Alex received his Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, with an emphasis in photography, from The Colorado College in 1997. His area of study was fine art, darkroom-based photography in a variety of formats. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Crested Butte, where he has continued to hone his vision.

Alex has been the staff photographer at the Crested Butte News since 2002, during which time he has been honored with several awards from the Colorado Press Association. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Journal, Powder, and many other publications. He also shoots assignments for The Denver Post, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and is a regular contributor to the Crested Butte Magazine. In addition, Alex is the official photographer for the Crested Butte Music Festival and the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse.

WEDDINGS APPROACH

Alex combines the skills and techniques he has learned in his photojournalistic work with his strong fine art background to shape his wedding coverage; looking for unique approaches to capture the essence of the day, and preparing meticulously to ensure that he is ready for every unscripted moment. He strives to be as unobtrusive as possible, shooting with a variety of lenses and using natural light.

Additionally, he prides himself on being easy to work with, flexible and stress-free. His main concerns are your enjoyment of your wedding and satisfaction with your images. To that end, he remains open to making any adjustments you deem necessary throughout the event, from setting up different shots to being available to take direction from relatives and friends.