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, 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  roadways, beaches, driveways, and atop hillsides. 
To me, palm trees signify 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 for me.

After receiving my degrees from 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 passions and I try to combine the two, wherever possible. I enjoy showcasing the beauty of where I am in any given moment and take pride in sharing it with others. 

MY STORY BEHIND THE LENS…

I am self-taught, constantly learning about the science of light! I find joy and simplicity photographing the beauty of the world around me, as well as encountering unexpected street art. I really enjoy the complexity of taking photographs at nighttime. Photography has helped me create my own unique style and express myself creatively. 

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

Take a look at my prints below.

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