Who am I?
Just call me Alex. I was born in New York, "raised" in Chicago, and "grew up" in Florida.
What do I do?
I wish my eyes were cameras.
For Whom do I do it?
You, would be the short answer. But no, my assignments come from ad firms, corporate clients, design studios, and magazines.
How do I do it?
With a little help from my friends.
How do I help in return?
Most Recently, with 4K for Cancer, Baltimore MD
I was fortunate enough to ride with the 4K for Cancer's "Team Seattle" and shoot the last 1100 or so miles of their 4500 mile cross country trek on bicycles. The 4K for Cancer is dedicated to empowering young adults in uniting communities across the country in the fight against cancer by spreading awareness, raising funds and fostering hope. It was an event I will not soon forget (Thanks 4K) Visit them @ 4KforCancer.org
Working with The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, FLI cringed when I went to the Crisis Center's website. I wanted to shoot a cohesive group of shots with them. We did. They are happy. I am happy.Visit them at crisiscenter.com The relationship continues with a new project "every cent counts"
Working with Youth Arts Corps, St. Pete, FL
I have been part of an after school job training program to at-risk youth in South St. Pete. This organization is based on Chicago's Gallery 37 and does three things; one, we explore the creative process; two, we gain valuable work experience; and three as my kid's say, "I keep them out of trouble."
I also work with other great organizations as Flashes of Hope and the United Way.
Why I do it?
To feel ecstatic, mischievous, confident, hopeful, anxious, and happy. Those feelings plus the beauty, and emotion it creates in me every time I do it. There is only one other thing that I could see myself doing and that is teach. Oh wait, I have…