Author: Alex Smithson

I have a strong passion for photography. I love to write and publish articles, reviews and photography work as I aim to pursue a full-time photography career in the future. I raise awareness for Mental Health as it’s close to my heart and I want to make sure the photography work I produce gives hope to anyone who may feel like they don’t have a voice and that it’s always okay to be your actual self and that you’re always free to express yourself for who you truly are.

by Alex Smithson 15th December 2019 0

The Concept of Expression: Jack Matthew Juster

The last subject I’ve photographed to close 2019 on a high note is Jack Matthew Juster. As I met upContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 8th December 2019 0

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The Concept of Expression: Harvey Lee

The next subject I’ve photographed for this photography series is Harvey Lee. As we were all in the spirit ofContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 4th December 2019 0

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The Concept of Expression: Shannon Farrell

The next subject I’ve photographed for the photography series is Shannon Farrell. Marking a few months after I last wentContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 1st December 2019 0

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Welcome to December!

Welcome to December! It’s the season to be jolly and I’ve already got into the festive spirit as the ChristmasContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 30th November 2019 0

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Monthly Roundup: November 2019

It’s unbelievable that it’s the end of November already! Where has the time gone? The last few weeks have beenContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 30th November 2019 0

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The Concept of Expression: Panayiotis Dexiades

The next subject I’ve photographed for this photography series is Panayiotis Dexiades. As all of us celebrated the LGBTQIA+ CommunityContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 10th November 2019 0

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There’s Always Hope.

As mental health slowly becomes recognised in modern day society, it’s vital we open up and express how we genuinelyContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 5th November 2019 0

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Reality Behind the Facade.

In the face of it all, mental health is something that is often overlooked. If you look at the realityContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 3rd November 2019 0

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Night Beckons & Nature’s Vocal!

As night beckons… …nature is vocal! Alex Smithson Portrait Mode: On Device Used: iPhone 7 Plus Date of Photograph Produced:Continue Reading

by Alex Smithson 1st November 2019 0

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Welcome to November!

Welcome to November! It’s hard to believe it’s almost the end of the year and it doesn’t seem possible thatContinue Reading

“Mistakes have to be made in order for them to be fixed, making mistakes and fixing them helps us all get better at something, so that it makes us stronger each time.” – Alex Smithson

“Don’t let anyone in the world tell you that you’re ready for anything. Tell the world that you are ready to do the things what you want to do in life on your own terms, and not on anyone else’s terms.” – Alex Smithson

“In life, we all have to make sacrifices in order to become better at certain things we weren’t better at before, and by making sacrifices, this will make us all become stronger in ourselves, all of us will also believe in ourselves more for the sacrifices we’ve made, and at the end, all of the hard work and effort will pay off. Make sacrifices to make ends meet, and also make sacrifices so that all of the hard work and effort you’ve made pays dividends.” – Alex Smithson

“Define yourself as someone who has the energy to reach their potential and become the best at something.

Don’t define yourself to look like you’ve got no potential. Define yourself to show everyone what you can do, and not the other way around.

Don’t let anyone define you and make you into something that makes you look like the bad character. Define yourself as a good character, and go and strive for every opportunity that’s available.

Take a chance, make a change, and do the things you want to do, all for the right reasons.” – Alex Smithson

“Don’t hate yourself. Love yourself and be strong for yourself. Don’t let anyone bring you down. Ride through the pain and you’ll get through it with strength, determination and courage. Remember this, you have to go through the pain in order to become stronger, not just on the outside, but also on the inside.” – Alex Smithson

“Lifelines are thrown at us to help us get stronger at what we do.
Make the most of every opportunity wisely and make those opportunities you get worth your while.
Go for every opportunity available now whilst you still can, because they might never come around again in your life.” – Alex Smithson

“Hey, always remember this. Be who you want to be & don’t let the world form you into something you’re not. Make the world accept you.” – MarQuis Trill

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” – Vince Lombardi

“Do more of what makes you happy.” – Alfie Deyes

“It’s not where you begin that matters. It’s where you end up.” – Joey Graceffa

“This will be a revolution of inquiring further, of not worrying about winning other people’s approval, of not wishing you were someone else but perfectly content to be who you are. Someone unique, and rare, and fearless. I want to start a revolution of love.” – Madonna

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success”. – Swami Sivananda

“Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” – Albert Einstein

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

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