- LOVE this part. - MarisaAnn94
- ...and this too - MarisaAnn94
- I love the focus here. - Daniella Alvarez
- Great idea! - Diego Chavarro
- I love how foggy and blurred all of this is! Really beautiful. - Cameron John Sarradet
- :D <3 - sarah.haley.stewart☼
- meep - Mary Jo.
- this is perfect - Mia Temperly
- Jeez, could this get any more incredible? - Madeline RM
- I love the emotion and the thoughts I get while looking at this. The colors are wonderful and so the idea is. A really great piece of art and I love the description! - Lana Isabella
- this whole empty space makes this, for me, utterly perfect. - Meg Hartley
- I love how you're not holding the window...brilliant - Rainey Z
- Mysterious - Amr at Tamimi
Welcome home.
Where to start?!
A lot has happened in the month that I’ve been absent from uploading to flickr. Most significantly, I graduated from high school and moved across the country to California. I am now living with Brian Oldham in Orange County, and I could not be happier that the long-distance aspect of our relationship is over. There’s too much to write in one flickr description, so I’ll be making a blog and writing and posting photos on it in the coming days.
I’ve been working on a lot of client work in the last month, book covers, commissioned shoots, and am still swamped in photos to edit. I definitely intend to shoot more personal work. I am so inspired by my surroundings and all the new opportunities that are popping up, and now, more than ever, I feel the need to create.
Oh, and I created a Twitter. Follow for updates: Twitter
Comments and faves
Brendon Burton, the girl who loves horses., fiddle oak, Oliver Charles, and 1353 other people added this photo to their favorites.
mlartigue (12 months ago | reply)
woow <3
fiddle oak (12 months ago | reply)
oh my… the light on those shrubs!
Brendon Burton (12 months ago | reply)
The location is incredible, everything is so warm. It really sets the mood.
Aya Dajani (12 months ago | reply)
so beautiful. I love the tones and the bit of water. that window is perfect as well
Lucy_Moroney (12 months ago | reply)
wonderful :)
Oliver Charles (12 months ago | reply)
oh my christ, dat light. I love the way the mountains disappear in the back. You are just one of a kind, so so so amazed by this.
coollessons2004 (12 months ago | reply)
A window of opportunity. A lovely piece of art!
Laurrrrrr. (12 months ago | reply)
truly magnificent
Leslie Rubiera (12 months ago | reply)
Great concept, as always!
Rachel Sketchley Photography (12 months ago | reply)
Love this, The focus, light and concept is amazing!
pauline louise (12 months ago | reply)
alex! ive just been thinking about your photography and look what happens! such a lovely piece of art.. once again!:)
ItsEmma (12 months ago | reply)
My goodness, this is so beautiful!
Kyle.Thompson (12 months ago | reply)
Every concept you do is amazing. I love the warm, bright tones- It's definitely different from your other recent stuff. And thats awesome that you made it to California!
Rober1000x (12 months ago | reply)
amazing work
Callan Kapush (12 months ago | reply)
So happy to see more work from you! The light is beautiful! I really like how it is reflecting off the grass.
laura zalenga (12 months ago | reply)
- wonderful photo (yes i bore myself by saying it every time)
- happy you're unloading again.
- happy for you guys to finally be happily united.
- do you think i will ever have enough money to pay you to come to germany to teach me sth / have a cup of (ice) tea with me? :)
XanderRapparport (12 months ago | reply)
I live in OC
sprinkle happiness (12 months ago | reply)
oooh, this is such a beautiful photo. I really just love the lighting and how the window is like...levitating. I am seriously decoding all you locations now because you, Alex, are in the OC. WELCOME to the OC, home of all the mellow and wonderful people you now call your friends or brahs. I also want to congratulate you on graduating and I couldn't be more happy for you and your boyfriend.
matteoprez (12 months ago | reply)
wonderful.
Glenda Lissette (12 months ago | reply)
Alex I am so happy for you, that sounds amazing. There's nothing better than being with your loved one & I am excited to see who your future beautifully unravels. You both are so talented... this photo is amazingly beautiful. It's so warm & really shows the way you are currently feeling.
♥
Merelle (12 months ago | reply)
The haze in the background and on the window is perfection - I've missed your work so much!
Jesse Kruger (12 months ago | reply)
You consistently awe me with your ability to turn a simple scene into a portrait beautifully painted with just the right light. Fantastic stuff, as per usual!
lydiargh (12 months ago | reply)
I love how warm and golden this looks. The weightlessness of the window, too, makes this photo seem so contented and tranquil. And I am so happy that you're doing so well for yourself, you truly deserve it!
Kim.Kozlowski (12 months ago | reply)
congrats on everything
thecourtneylee (12 months ago | reply)
love the title of this!
Deltalex. (12 months ago | reply)
Yeah, I'm speechless. Seriously, this is INCREDIBLE. The concept is so touching & really portrays what you've been experiencing - moving out of home and such. I can't imagine what it's all been like. Congrats on graduating! I can't wait to see what you come up with next because this is a new favourite for me from your wonderful collection of work.
MarisaAnn94 (12 months ago | reply)
Congrats on it all! I'm graduating from high school in a week! But this is amazingly beautiful. The light is just stunning. And I LOVE the shadow on the glass from your head. Perfect.
Mell P (12 months ago | reply)
You get better and better with each photo.
Diego Chavarro (12 months ago | reply)
The light in this one is so beautiful!
mikaelaldo (12 months ago | reply)
Amaziing
moritzaust (12 months ago | reply)
amazing shot, as everytime.
and I'm really happy to hear that you are no longer so far away from your love. its really nice to read that you're happy right now.
trini61 (12 months ago | reply)
love that window prop. This is so beautiful...love the colors, the lighting, the water, the location, your reflection in the window, it's a simple photo, but so creative and inspiring. Love it! Welcome to OC!...looks like we're neighbors now :) Congratulations on graduating High School, and all the client work line up for you, that's awesome.
June Ng :D (12 months ago | reply)
I love the warm tone, the window and sunset make this pic more interesting and beautiful, lovely concept!
Anna Kay△ (12 months ago | reply)
The focus in this is incredible! and I love the orange light. I want to guess that this is an expansion, but it is legitimately put together perfectly.
alesha joy. (12 months ago | reply)
this is beautiful, and I am so happy for you both :)
Hannie Lynn (12 months ago | reply)
When I saw your name pop up as I clicked on the picture I got so excited, haha. This photo is absolutely gorgeous, and I wish you all the best with everything :)
Jack Maffucci (12 months ago | reply)
Awesome! Come check out my photos! Please favorite, comment, and add me!
josefina alvarenga (12 months ago | reply)
i just admire you
artos_thebear (12 months ago | reply)
Howdy, neighbor! This is beautiful, full of hope and promise, but tinged with sadness. The light is AMAZING.
iCaitlyn (12 months ago | reply)
Amazing!
Congrats on all of the new changes in your life.
I've always wanted to explore California.
I'm off to follow you on Twitter! :)
JamesCreagh (12 months ago | reply)
The lighting in this is just unbelievable!!!
Jake Hegel (12 months ago | reply)
Ah it's so great to see new work from you! Also, a huge congrats to moving and all of the work you have going on! Keep it up, beautiful work as always. :)
Alyssa Zoé Amaro (12 months ago | reply)
I've missed your work! So great to see you're back with such a lovely picture <3
CeJae B. (12 months ago | reply)
Firstly, this is insanely gorgeous!! the light and colours are spectacular!
Second, congratulations! I'm so happy for the both of you and I'm glad you're living together at last! California is awesome (not just because i live about 2 hours north of you haha) and I'm sure you'll love it here! :)
Kiara Rose (12 months ago | reply)
I'm so glad you've settled in with Brian, I admire your relationship with each other so much and I am happy that you are happy. I hope you feel at home soon enough and start shooting more. I think the simplicity of this is the most beautiful aspect. You are wonderful.
Michael Portanda Photography (12 months ago | reply)
Good luck on your new adventures, never stop growing as an artist, and never stop....PERIOD!
Julie_Floro (12 months ago | reply)
:D im so glad your posting again! This is beautiful, cant wait to see what you create with your new surroundings! So excited for you :)
mrangel23 (12 months ago | reply)
awesome!
christianbenetel (12 months ago | reply)
This is amazing, I'm so glad to hear that you career and life is going so well :) can't wait to see more
sxld (12 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic!