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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