Through The Lens

Paul Alexander

December 1, 2009, by Chelsea Coyle

Location
London

Website

www.paul-alexander.com

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model: Kai (Sutherland), by Paul Alexander for Vogue Pelle (Italy)
stylist: Dwayne Kennedy (Plutino); makeup & hair: Natalia Zurawska (Judy Inc.)
What photographers have influenced you and how?
There have been so many talented photographers who have influenced me. To name a few: Avedon / Parkinson / Newton / Webber / Ritts / Annie L / Hanson.

Did you have a moment when you realized, within yourself, that you were skilled enough to do this for a living and if so when was that or what was it like?
The first day that I picked up a camera... either that or the army...

What inspires you to continue shooting and how do you keep motivated when a certain shot or moment just doesn't happen?
The people and the utter uncertainty of what will happen on the day... thinking with the head and moving with the feet..

As a photographer (and sometimes art director!), where do you find your own artistic inspiration?
From the first thought that pops into my head... that and a gut feeling that it can work and not overthinking a shot.

What is your favourite shoot to date?
How could I pick one? Why all of them of course...

What do you look for when casting?
Personality!

What would you be if you could not be a photographer?
A millionaire, cowboy, astronaut.