24PROFILEALEX IRWIN
Ever chuck your toys out of the pram with him?( Or he the same!).
Of course we do but success is to then move on. So two minutes later it never happened and all is good.
Who’ s your fave photographer and why?
I have quite a few but there is one that stands out for me for his creativity and pure impact of his images and that is Carlo Borlenghi. He’ s now in his 60s. His images are artistic and each one I feel tells a story and that has come from many years of practice.
What’ s the image you wish you’ d been credited for, watersports or other?
A good question. There are many shots I see and wish I had taken, envy is a powerful motivator to improve. If pushed I guess I would have to say that the image of Nadal winning the Wimbledon final already discussed. Instagram for me is the best social media platform and at the end of the day with a beer it’ s always good to have a browse and find some incredible images that you can learn from, maybe the technique in which it was taken.
How hard is it to make a living from photography?
Very! Anyone with an iPhone can be a photographer. Anyone can capture that moment now as everyone has a camera, of sorts, so it’ s just trying to find that market / niche and make the most of it. Also, it’ s not the subject matter that necessarily counts it’ s how you capture it.
Any big plans for 2018, if so what?
This year we have some big events coming up and live video feed / photos is something which is very exciting. We are hoping to provide live on the water coverage without leaving our RIB, from both our video cameras, drone included, and also photographic camera edits and post within minutes to the social media world and to media centres.
What about time afloat yourself. Do you get much?
Not enough. We are heavily involved in the running of Burghfield Sailing Club and our RS400 dinghy is there. I have not sailed it for quite some time( you don’ t need to know exactly how long). We do enjoy making sure the bar is still functioning though. I also have a 12-foot bamboo stand up paddle board I would love to use more. So we spend many hours afloat but normally with a camera in hand.
When are we going to see you on the other side of the lens aboard some windsurfing kit?
Ummmm, help is needed. I would definitely need to have a few lessons first but would love to give it a go – when it warms up. I did start kitesurfing which was great but again a lack of time means that’ s been put on hold.
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