About the Photographer (in Third Person)
Based out of Columbus, Georgia, USA. Alex Molina is the result of an ever-changing, eclectic, set of interests. Life, its intricacies, diversity, and light, mesmerize him. His attempts to capture morsels of its beauty are merely the reaction from a desire to document. His visual interpretation of life is—at best—rather simple, and quite literal. He is fascinated by reality in its unaltered form. He turns to enhancement, or altering, solely with the intention of featuring, or highlighting.
He was born the year of 1989 in Veracruz, Mexico where he was raised. He currently splits his time between Nova Scotia, Canada, and Georgia, USA.
Words from my mentor:
“Taking a picture is easy—doing poetic justice to a split-second memory is a rare talent.
Alejandro Molina is one of the few photographers who pushes beyond using the camera as a simple tool—and instead uses it as an extension of his soul. That’s rooted in the fact that he genuinely cares about the subjects he photographs, and gives great attention and thought to representing his subjects with authenticity, honesty, and heart.
To call Alejandro simply a “photographer” feels wrong....for he is so much more than that. His photographs document a story, and he is truly a visual storyteller.”- Dave Brosha*
*"One of the most celebrated creative photographers in the world." - Nikon®
About Me (in First Person)
I believe in the historical value of portraiture and its role in the arts. A portrait is—for me—a way to celebrate the relevance of our individual stories in the timeline of humanity.
I love working with people. It is my thought that we tend to live—at least—two lives that intersect randomly, and involuntarily. There is “who we are” and “how we want to be seen”. I have started to think of this as the first person, and the third person. The third person is the embodiment of what we want to show to the world. The first person is that which moves us at core, what lies beneath—that which is only seen through a reflection, or a window.
When portraying someone, I look to always bring the third and first persons together. My hope is that through my work others will see you, for you—and also, how you want to be remembered.