Check out my photo and caption that’s currently in the 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest!
This one wasn’t cheap so please support me by clicking ‘like’ on the link below. xo.
Stopped by Sitka on my way to Sombrio this past weekend. Holy smokes that store is on a different level.
Last week and last chance to view my work at the Sitka Victoria flagship. Works for sale, and selling!
What I Print with. The Epson Stylus Pro.
Not my sisters wireless printer.
If you haven’t dropped out of Emily Carr yet, take advantage of the Digital Output Center. Its cheaper to print here then anywhere else in Vancouver- accept for this inkjet printer, its a bad ass bandito printing at 64”x infiniti, with a 2880 x 1440 dpi. The techs, Carlos & Eduardo own a wealth of knowledge. Theirs a reason their not teaching in the classroom and it’s not because Carlos is a meany- hes actually a heartfelt guy- I’ll say its because they don’t have time for slackers and are saving it for the keeners.
Whats in the beat laboratory?
Epson Perfection V700 Scanner bed
Macbook Pro
Silverfast 8 scanner software for negatives
Photoshop CS5.1 for editing
Moleskin to review notes taken w/ Carlos Mendes and Eduardo Rodriguez
One cup of Co one cup of Tea
Ben Howard’s new album Burgh Island - EP
Three ring Binder Full Of Women
Check out these words by Malcolm Johnson on SBC Surf about my work.
"Alex Guiry is a travel and lifestyle photographer who’s been studying at Emily Carr in Vancouver for the last few years while traveling to distant surf destinations on the side. "My work is based around the lifestyle of surfing," he says, "as well as the byproducts of traveling with a surfboard. I play on the harsh realities and the enlightening ones—in a way, I like to think I’m an artist-as-ethnographer."
Alex is headed off to Mexico and Central America next month, so we’re looking forward to seeing more of his work here at SBC. There’s currently an exhibition of his work up at the Sitka store in Victoria, and you can see a ton more from him at his website here or his Facebook page here”
I took this picture of two random surfers walking in from a large stormy surf. They asked to see the picture and were surprised at the result. I told them I would give them a business card in the parking lot, instead they exchanged a laugh.
South Chestermans, Tofino, British Columbia.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
Tofino was just capping out at 140mm of rain when my tent pole snapped. Had to bunk up with my bud Eric in this Club Wagon. The next morning at North Chesterman, Vancouver Island.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
If you travel with 5 people to get to Vancouver Island it will cost you $110 each way, with an average 2 hour long line up- But BC Ferries gives back 15 bucks a person you conceal. Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
Everyone’s stoked the first time they snap a board! The Cove. Westport, Washington.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
The Cranberry. Where you’ll find all the local meth addicts and be mistaken as the local drug dealer. Westport, Washington.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
The closest, consistent break to home is a 7 hour crammed car ride across the boarder. Westport, Washington.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012.
Disappointment after disappointment. Sea Sick at The Cove. Westport, Washington.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
I submitted a couple photos to the Monster Children Photo competition to win 5k! Make a comment on sites photo!
Over the boarder, at the Jetty. Westport, Washington.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
Jason Cowie runs out of his tent naked as he hears the first car leave. Ucuelet Campground, Vancouver Island.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012
My work has just been put up in the Sitka Victoria Gallery for the next month, Featuring my travel work from Indonesia, Thailand, Peru, Ecuador & Columbia.
The calm before the storm. 6:10am at 2nds. Sombrio Beach, Vancouver Island.
From the series Warm Beer, Cold Women.
©Alex Guiry 2012