ABOUT

“I take the same picture twice. First with my heart then camera.” ~ Biju Karakkonam

“I take the same picture twice. First with my heart then camera.” ~ Biju Karakkonam

Hi, I’m Alison

Happy you found me!

Since I was a little girl, I have been capturing moments on my camera!
A creative soul, I am a landscape photographer drawn to capturing fleeting moments around me.  I focus on the natural world, particularly the iconic beauty of tall palm trees 🌴, exploring the bold nature of street art and enjoy photographing the quiet complexity at nighttime.
Born in London, United Kingdom, my family moved around the world when I was young; I was raised for a period of time in the Middle East, and returned there in my twenties. Palm trees featured as a constant backdrop, and my love for photographing them began. 
Fast forward several years to the sun-soaked coastal areas I have called home - Southern California and Florida - where the classic tall palm tree appears tirelessly along roadways, dotting beaches, driveways, and crowning hillsides. 
To me, tall palm trees represent strength, stability, and timeless elegance 🌴.

“I take same picture twice, First with my heart then camera.” ~ Biju Karakkonam

“I take same picture twice, First with my heart then camera.” ~ Biju Karakkonam

Hi, I’m Alison

I am so happy you found me!

Since I was a little girl, I have been capturing moments on my camera. A creative soul, I am a San Diego-based landscape photographer, photographing the natural world around me - tall palm trees, urban street art, and nighttime photography. 

Born in London, United Kingdom, my family moved around the world when I was young; I was raised for a period of time in the Middle East and returned there in my twenties. 

Palm trees featured as a constant backdrop, and my love for photographing them began. 

Fast forward several years to Southern California, where the classic palm tree appears tirelessly along Southern Californian roadways, deserts, driveways, and atop hillsides. To me, palm trees signify strength, stability, and timeless elegance 🌴.

The road to becoming a photographer has not been linear!

After studying for my degrees in the United Kingdom, I spent a solid twenty years working in the international-humanitarian relief sector, as well as the traditional Corporate world, and realized that my creative soul was yearning for more, and that’s when photography found me.

Photography and travel are two of my greatest loves and I try to combine the two, whenever possible. I enjoy showcasing the beauty of where I am at any given moment, and feel connected to my work on a deep personal level, sometimes making it hard to share, but I also feel proud to showcase the beauty of places I’ve been lucky enough to see. 

MY STORY BEHIND THE LENS…

I am self-taught, constantly learning about the science of light! I find joy and simplicity capturing the beauty of the world around me, as well as encountering unexpected street art. I also enjoy the complexity of taking photographs at nighttime. Over the years, I have developed my own unique signature style, using photography as a form of creative expression.

All the photographic prints on my site have been captured using my iPhone (predominantly in Southern California, an area close to my heart 💚)! 

With 💜Alison x

THE QUIZ

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Lebanese cuisine, baked potatoes, soups and anything with chocolates

  • Iced Soy Caramel Macchiato

  • Hawks, Rabbits, Butterflies and Whales

  • Libra/Sagittarius/Libra

  • Overland on public transportation from Cape Town, South Africa to Nairobi, Kenya (Sub-Saharan Africa)

  • Ffyona Campbell - British long-distance walker (she walked around the world starting at age 16)

  • Lindsey Vonn, US Olympian Downhill Alpine Skier

  • “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.” - Zig Ziglar

One Moment.

Would you capture it or just let it slip?

~Eminem