Today we’d like to introduce you to Alejandro Torres.
Alejandro, please kick things off for us by telling us about yourself and your journey so far.
Well, I think my story is less unique and more relatable than you would think. I am 26 work about 60 hours a week as an EMT in the area, and never had an interest in photography until I started to build and paint model kits called Gundams to pass the time when I was off from work. Since they were based off an anime from the 1980s, I thought it would be cool to shoot pictures of them with a camera from the same era. So I got my first camera the Nikon FE, a film camera. I didn’t know that this cheap camera would unlock such a fire within me over photography. I began to shoot every single day. Landscapes, street, products just anything I could find. I learned how to develop film at home, scan and edit film. I bought a digital camera to continue to practice, learn and grow without using so much film. I began to shoot even more taking road trips going to the streets late at night trying to capture every moment I could. Once I started to take portraits, I began to take my photography more seriously, buying a medium format camera and upgrading my digital camera for a more professional quality product. I bought a printing machine as well and began moving into digital and recently analog prints, and that’s my story so far. But I know that it does not end here and can’t wait to see what the future holds for me!
Can you give our readers some background on your art?
I am a portrait photographer. I shoot in Digital, Medium and pretty soon large format film. I shoot portraits because of the final product and the connection I feel to the person when our eyes meet. It’s so pure, and it’s as if there is always a story behind them. I love that. I always like to say I am a mood-driven photographer. I’m always seeking out a mood or an emotional connection for the model to convey that helps connect the viewer to the model. I am always looking for candid pure moments. Just know that all my photography is about people being people, and I think that in itself is beautiful.
What would you recommend to an artist new to the city, or to art, in terms of meeting and connecting with other artists and creatives?
MEETUPS! Especially in photography there is a thriving and lovely community. If it wasn’t for @lunakris and a meet up she hosted I would have not done portrait photography at least to the extent that I am now. Check for Artist in your area. Using Instagram/Facebook hashtags or location specific posts and reach out to them. Or even Google around for shops and see if there are hosted events. If I have learned anything is that the world is full of a lot more love, care, and compassion than you would think.
What’s the best way for someone to check out your work and provide support?
You can always view my stuff on Instagram @alejandrotakesphotos where I am extremely active or my website
www.alejandrotakesphotos.com which houses my portfolio and business contact information. (Although you can always contact me through Instagram as well)
If you would like to support me, you can always get a session with me! I do a wide range of photography Frome weddings to runways to couples portraits drone photography. I am a freelance photographer, so I make sure I am qualified for a wide range of work. Or you could just give me a hello; a good conversation always delights me so.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.alejandrotakesphotos.com
- Phone: 817-874-0929
- Email: alejandrotakesphotos@gmail.com
- Instagram: @alejandrotakesphotos
- Facebook: @alejandrotakesphotos
- Twitter: @takes_photos
Image Credit:
Lucas Marina
Monique Badradeen
Kato
La Marcus Campbell
DL Wilson
Renner Cade Baker
Nadiya Hambreen
Aaron Wilson
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