Alex Noriega is a full-time nature photographer and photography educator focused on the American West. After a prior career working with computers, he has spent the last 16 years developing a slow, deliberate approach to photography, using his digital camera much like a large-format film camera. While his process is grounded in traditional technique, his post-processing emphasizes mystery and atmosphere over strict realism. His work is known for its simplicity of design and intimate compositions.

Alex’s journey began in Minnesota in 2010, when he bought a camera to photograph computer parts he was selling online. A year later, a road trip to California sparked his passion for the landscapes of the West. He soon moved to Oregon, where he would live for the next seven years. In 2019, Alex became a full-time nomad. He has lived on the road ever since, exploring and photographing public lands across the West.

Alex’s work has been widely published in magazines and books worldwide, and he has won several international competitions, including International Landscape Photographer of the Year. He has also served as a judge for the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. He is an experienced workshop leader, having spent years guiding students creatively in landscapes such as Death Valley, Big Sur, Olympic Peninsula, and Yosemite.