A full-time nature photographer and photography educator based in the United States, Alex Noriega embarked on his photography journey in 2010 while living in the Upper Midwest. Originally purchasing a camera for online sales, he quickly became captivated by the art of photography. Initially focusing on architecture and portraiture, his life  took a transformative turn in 2011 during a road trip to California. Witnessing the majestic mountains and deserts of the West firsthand, previously known only through media, sparked a deep inspiration within him.

Relocating to California that same year and eventually settling in Oregon by 2012, he made the decision to dedicate himself exclusively to nature photography. Exploring the captivating landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, he gradually embarked on longer excursions to the desert Southwest, where he found his greatest inspiration. Living as a full-time nomad alongside his girlfriend from 2019 to 2023, they traveled across the American West in their travel trailer. However, their love for the desert eventually led them to establish a home base in Southwestern Utah, near Zion National Park.

With his photographs, he aims to evoke a sense of mystery and ignite the viewer's imagination. While initially gaining recognition for grand landscapes, he now finds himself drawn to more subtle and intimate scenes. Drawing inspiration from the timeless compositions of film masters, he blends the essence of classic styles with contemporary techniques to create his unique body of work.

We talk about his time living in an RV, his shift from architecture to natural landscapes and how his style evolved into its present form along with much more!

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Alex's work here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noriegaphotography/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/noriegaphoto

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexNoriegaPhotography

Vero: https://vero.co/alexnoriega

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