A Squamish, B.C. rock & ice climber who's camera is merely a witness to his adventures. With work that speaks for itself, Alex is a prolific climber, adventurer, teacher and photographer. So without further ado....here is the next installment of Cotton's "Interview with a photographer" featuring Alex Ratson!
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Alex Ratson is a globally published Editorial and Commercial Photographer specializing in Adventure Sports and Travel photography. With over two decades of experience as a Rock and Ice climber, Alex is right at home in the mountains
In addition to this Alex also manages a large account on Instagram where he supports marketing campaigns through Influencer marketing
Merely A Witness
For years I have stood beside the phrase "my camera is merely a witness to my adventures”.
I really got to give credit where credit is due, This tagline I have been using was inspired by the quote of a very influential photographer, James Nachtwey who once introduced a presentation with the words
"I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated".
Read MoreStop panicking
Ever have that time in your life where it feels like you are playing a game of cards and as you look at the hand you were just dealt all you see is a hand of face-less cards?
You feel like a pretty big loser at this point because really, what game can you play let alone win with a set of faceless cards?!
That is exactly how I started to feel July of 2018 and man did I feel like shit! that feeling of living the life of a sure to lose card hand is not a fun one, especially when the hurt you feel is as precise as this vague metaphor.
My immune system was asleep at the wheel letting this hurt fully infiltrate my inner sole and quickly taking grasp of my life. This in essence was that awkward spot between denial and rock bottom. I knew I had a problem... But I didn't know what to call it.
Read MoreSummer Ice
There is something special about confronting the juxtaposition of swinging ice tools on a late summers day.
Despite the amazing weather and warm temperatures that scream anything but FROZEN ICE it is hard to sway the stubbornness that plages Ryan Larkin and his addictions of swing ice tools regardless of whats the seasonal social norm.
Read MorePolar Circus Avalanche
Today, January 28th, 2017 was a clear, sunny day making for amazing views. Sadly there was a strong Chinook like wind blowing through the parkway both warming things up and heavily loading the slopes above many of these world class routes. "Maybe next time" was a common dialog as we'd discuss these routes before us.
With the weather on our minds it was a surprise to see a car parked at the base of Polar Circus, the crown jewel of the Parkway.
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