Hi, I'm Alex Carter

I'm a photographer and writer based in the Pacific Northwest. I started this blog in 2024 as a place to keep notes from weekend trips — a mountain here, a night street there — and it slowly grew into a small archive of light, places, and quiet mornings.

I shoot mostly with a 35mm and a 50mm, on foot, early in the morning or late at night. I like places that are not trying too hard to be photographed.

When I'm not out with a camera, I work on cloud infrastructure, which is how this site stays online.

What you'll find here

• Blog — travel notes, photo essays, and practical tips on light and exposure.
• Portfolio — selected photographs from 2024 to 2026, with camera settings.
• Prints — a small selection is available as fine-art prints. Email for sizes and prices.

Gear I actually use

Full-frame mirrorless, 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm primes, a light tripod, and one spare battery — always one spare battery. No drones, no filters I don't need.

Contact

For prints, licensing, or just to say hello: hello@alphamax-cloud.duckdns.org. I read every email and usually reply within a few days.