We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Alex Gordias. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Alex below.
Hi Alex, thank you for being such a positive, uplifting person. We’ve noticed that so many of the successful folks we’ve had the good fortune of connecting with have high levels of optimism and so we’d love to hear about your optimism and where you think it comes from.
For me, optimism is like a switch that flips the moment I step into a session. I can be carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders, but once I pick up the camera, something shifts — almost like stepping through a doorway into clearer air.
My job is to support people, to encourage them, to help them feel seen. And when I show up with that intention, optimism becomes natural. It’s not forced; it’s a kind of momentum. I look at a couple, a family, or even a single person in front of the lens and I think: there’s something beautiful here waiting to be uncovered.
That belief energizes me. It pushes away hesitation, quiets stress, and lets me focus on connection. I think optimism comes from the understanding that every session holds potential — a spark, a moment, a story — and my role is to help bring it forward.
It’s almost instinctive now. I step into the space, smile, encourage, and everything inside me aligns toward the same direction: let’s make something meaningful today.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m a wedding and portrait photographer working across New England, focusing on capturing real, unguarded moments. My brand, Alex Gordias Photography, blends visuals with a documentary approach — I’m drawn to the small, honest expressions that tell the true story of a day.
What excites me most is that each session feels like stepping into a new world. The light changes, the emotions shift, and there’s always a moment waiting to be caught — a quiet breath before a ceremony, a burst of laughter, the kind of glance that says everything.
Last year, I’ve expanded my work and refined my digital-plus-film approach to give clients galleries that feel clean, timeless, editorial and alive.
At the heart of my brand is simple intention: to photograph people in a way that feels real to them, and to create images they’ll return to for years with the same emotion they felt in the moment.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Looking back, three things shaped my journey more than anything else:
1. Seeing the moment before it happens.
Photography trains you to read people — their energy, their tension, the quiet shift before a real expression appears. It’s a skill, but also a kind of instinct.
Advice: Slow down and observe when needed. Jump into action when you have to. Watch people the way a hunter watches the forest — not to chase, but to understand.
2. Staying calm in chaos.
Weddings and big events are unpredictable. Light changes, timelines slip, emotions rise. Staying steady or dynamic allows you to capture the beauty of authentic storytelling.
Advice: Put yourself in challenging situations on purpose. Learn to breathe, adapt, and keep creating even when things don’t go to plan.
3. Consistent learning — technically and artistically.
Mastering both film and digital, understanding light, color, gear, editing — that’s what builds confidence. The more tools you have, the freer you become.
Advice: Practice constantly. Shoot different environments, different people, different stories. Curiosity is your best teacher.
In the end, the journey belongs to those who stay aware, stay steady, and keep learning — even when the path gets dark.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
The most impactful thing my parents did was introduce me to photography before I even understood what it meant. My father was an amateur photographer, and as a child I spent hours beside him — loading film, breathing in the quiet of the darkroom, watching black-and-white images rise slowly out of the chemicals like memories coming to life.
Those moments weren’t just lessons in technique. They were lessons in patience, curiosity, and seeing beauty in small details. My father never pushed me, but he opened the door. And once I stepped through, I never really stepped back.
Photography became our shared language, and those early experiences shaped everything I do today.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.alexgordias.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexgordiasphotography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexgordias
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-gordias-0844b62bb
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