About me

My name is Alex Silva. I used to be a software engineer until I switched careers to become a photographer.

My Biography

Switching careers was scary, but I did it little by little, starting with photography as a hobby back in 2000. A few years later in 2007, with more experience, I started charging for my work as an additional income. At the same time I started teaching photography in small groups.

I became a full time photographer and videographer in 2018 and haven’t looked back. My specialty is corporate portraits, but I also shoot look books and advertising campaigns.

Sharing what I know has always been a passion for me, that’s why I started teaching. Nowadays I teach at two universities and it’s a great experience. However, in order to reach more people, I started my blog and YouTube channel.

Years
Students
Shoots

My Story

2017
Back in Mexico and Complete Switch

Moving back to Mexico I decided to work only as photographer and videographer. It was difficult at first, but it was also incredible rewarding, so I have no regrets.

2013
Moved Abroad

The stars aligned and I moved to Chile to continue working in IT, with photography as a side gig. I delved into more experimentation with commercial work. I shot architecture, food, corporate events and portraits. For fun I photographed cosplayers for fun, which provided amazing experience!

2010
Weddings and Portraits

After a lot of practice and some assistantships, I decided to try wedding photography. It was an amazing experience! However, I realized that I enjoyed portraits a lot more.

2007
First Paid Gigs and Courses

While working as a software developer and project manager, photography was a hobby. Until someone offered to pay for a shoot, and then for a photography basics course.

2000
My First “Serious” Camera

Even though I’ve been interested in photography since I was a child, I never had a camera of my own. That changed while I was living in the US, when I bought my first SLR and started to practice constantly.

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