Mar 15, 2010

Photo artist interview #66 - ALEXANDER ROACH



• In 1-2 words, what do you shoot?

Dynamic Spaces.

• What’s your weapon of choice?


Nikon D200.

• Where is your favorite place on earth?


So far central America.

• What would be your replacement Hobby/Profession if photography was dead?


DJing.

• Spike Lee or Spike Jonze?

Neither and who is Spike Jonze again?

• What do you favor:


B&W or Color?

Actually Infrared.

Film or Digital?

Transparency.

Studio or Location?


Locations.

Night or Day?


Dawn and Dusk.

Portrait or Landscape?


Journalism

Rambo or Commando?

Robo Cop.

• What is your most treasured possession?

My music besides family and friends.

• Favorite photo book and/or Favorite movie?

Trainspotting.

• Photographer/s that inspire you?

Jerry Ulesman

• Advice for the younglings out there looking through their first viewfinder?

Don’t worry about what the next guy or gal is producing, just do what comes natural. Absolutely break the rules.

• What’s the story behind the photo below?

I was walking down the street in Leon Viejo, Nicaragua when I saw the message on the wall. Right before I snapped the picture, I could see the cyclist was about to enter my frame and waited for him.

• Any future projects or travels?

I am hoping to make it to Cuba this year. I’d like to start working with stroboscopic effects, but it is kind of a shooting gallery.

• Where can we see more of your work?

My personal website: http://www.alexroachphoto.com/

• In 1 word, last thing you’d say if time stopped right NOW?

Evolve.


Photo courtesy of the artist "Alexander Roach"

Thank you

T2

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