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 16th June 2019 0

Madame X | Out Now!

After 4 years, Madonna finally released her critically acclaimed 14th Studio Album, Madame X! The feelings never fade in thisContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 14th June 2019 0

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The Concept of Expression: Ben Francis / Personal Emotions Below the Surface!

Continuing on from the previous photo-set featuring my close friend, Ben Francis, I hit the drawing board again and madeContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 12th June 2019 0

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The Cherry Guava’s Blooming Fantastic!

The Cherry Guava blossomed beautifully! They’re blooming fantastic! Alex Smithson Identified Plant: Cherry Guava Device Used: iPhone 7 Date ofContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 10th June 2019 0

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The Concept of Expression: Ben Francis (Parental Guidance is Advised)

The next subject I photographed for this series is my close friend, Ben Francis. It was a great day outContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 1st June 2019 0

2019 Alex Smithson June LGBTQ+ Mother Nature Pride Month

Welcome to June!

Welcome to June everyone! It’s hard to think we’re halfway through the year already! Time has flown! The weather’s beenContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 31st May 2019 0

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Monthly Roundup: May 2019

It’s been such a busy month and it’s flown so fast, this past year has gone so quickly because I’veContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 31st May 2019 0

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The Concept of Expression: Ryan McNish

The next subject I picked to photograph for this photography series is my close friend, Ryan McNish. As the weatherContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 28th May 2019 0

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Mystic Myrtle!

It’s a very mystical world… …even for a Myrtle! Alex Smithson Identified Plant: Myrtle Spurge Device Used: iPhone 7 DateContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 23rd May 2019 0

Magical Magnolia!

Mother Nature is full of surprises! She surprised the world so much that the magic from the Magnolia tree blossomedContinue Reading

by Alex Smithson 21st May 2019 0

Nature’s Call is Getting Louder!

Nature’s calling, but notice how she’s getting louder and louder? If you notice her call getting louder, then you knowContinue Reading

Quotes

“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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