Alex was born and raised in Oregon. Throughout his childhood he spent every available moment exploring the state’s rivers, lakes and beaches with a fly rod in hand. In high school, after procuring his parents camera, a camera was in his other hand to document the adventures of he and his fishing buddy, Jeremy. Alex attended Oregon State University graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Ecology.

Upon graduation form OSU, Alex spent a year working for the university as a research technician. In the summer of 2009 he took a job with The Fly Fishers Place in Sisters Oregon as a guide. Alex quickly realized that what was supposed to be a summer job was too good to not do year-round. He turned to the coastal rivers of his youth in an attempt to make guiding a career.

In 2012, after three years with The Fly Fishers Place Alex accepted a job offer from John and Amy Hazel at Deschutes Angler and moved to Maupin, Oregon. He has been there ever since. He works May through November for Deschutes Angler guiding trout and Steelhead on the Deschutes and John Day Rivers. He owns a home in Maupin and considers the town and fisherman that visit each year, his community.

In January he packs the truck and boat and moves as far west as one can, residing a bit west of Tillamook, Oregon in what is affectionately known as “The Shack”. tHere he spends four months guiding anglers in pursuit of the Pacific Northwest’s finest fish, the Winter Steelhead. When guiding Alex usually has a camera around his neck, always curious where the next shot will present itself.

When he is not guiding Alex enjoys fishing for himself and exploring the coastal rainforest or sagebrush desert, always with a camera slung over his shoulder. He also enjoys playing frisbee and walking with his McNab, Nellie, who may enjoy hooking steelhead more than either Alex or his clients.

Alex’s experience and knowledge as a fishing guide positions him uniquely to capture the unparalleled angling experience along with documenting every aspect of the fishing industry through a discerning lens. He has an intimate knowledge of the industry, an enormous appreciation for the art of angling, and understands what is important to guides and outfitters as well their prospective clientele. As such he is an excellent addition to any photo assignment.