Who is this photographer bloke, Alistair?

Let us please get one thing out in the open straight away, shall we? I am an Englishman. I feel this is quite important to tell you before we actually talk, and you find yourself momentarily stunned by my luscious use of the Queen’s English.

I have been a professional photographer here in the colonies (er, I mean states), for over four years. In fact, I first crossed the pond some 12 years ago. I travel extensively throughout the whole of the United States for my clients, which include local, regional and national companies as well as global ad agencies.

[Admit it, you are reading with a British accent in your mind, aren’t you?]

 

I earned a degree in architecture after studying in three countries (so I am thrice as good, right?). I attended Heriot Watt in Scotland, the University of Kansas in the grand ’ol USA and the Bartlett School of Architecture in London. My father, in fact, is a practicing architect in southern England.

Perhaps that is why I approach photography in such a unique way compared to many of my contemporaries. I believe the best photo shoots begin with the right questions and front-end research. That way we both know what shots you really need, but there is still room for the kind of spontaneity that distinguishes the good photos from the great.

I am married. My wife and I have three dogs, a horse, a cat and a whole bunch of fish whose names I can never remember. One of them, I am sure, is named Wanda.