Alex’s Story
My name is Alexander McKerracher, though most people call me Alex. I grew up in a small town in Southern Ontario that is known for it’s amazing conservation area. While it isn’t nearly the largest in the province, it’s like having a small slice of Algonquin Provincial Park in my backyard. My love for the outdoors started when I was young. I have many memories exploring the local conservation area when I was a child. Being in nature truly makes me happy and my goal is to show people how important nature is. Whether it’s a tiny insect or a vast landscape, it all needs to be cared for. I love to spend time in the forests and observe all the life around me.
Alex McKerracher
26 Years Old
Ontario, Canada
It is this enjoyment of nature which has led me to start photographing insects, spiders, slime molds and other small things in nature. Throughout the earlier years of my life I never payed too much attention so these smaller aspects of the world. There was still some curiosity but not enough for action. That changed once Covid came around. With the world around me locked down, getting out to hike was one of the only ways I could enjoy being out of the house. Without any major cities close by it was easy to go for a hike and not encounter anyone else the entire time. I really slowed down during these times and started to observe the life around me. The more I looked, the more curios I became. Eventually I ended up searching photos of spider & insects on Instagram and was blown away with the details, colors and features of these tiny creatures. After that, I knew I had to get a proper macro photography setup and try photographing them myself.
One of my goals with my nature photography is to make people aware of how amazing and important all the aspects of nature are. The thing that captures me the most with insects is their behavior and all the little details I can see through my camera. Being able to watch them be curious, hunt, eat and go about the day is fascinating. Seeing all the colors, textures and little features is so enjoyable as well. I want to capture the most interesting details of them and their behaviors. I hope my work will also give people a greater appreciation and respect for the nature around them. We must sustain this beautiful world not only for the billions of people who will live on it after our time but for the uncountable amount of life we currently share this world with.
Professional Photography Work
As I continued to explore my passion for photography, I started to realize that I enjoy the creative process of photography so much that I want to take on the challenge of developing my skills to a professional level. I have spent that last 3 years doing macro photography as well as nature photography. From big landscapes to tiny insects, I enjoy finding unique ways to show what is happening in the world around me.
Currently, I am looking for opportunities to get started in the professional world and deliver impactful images that will deliver on the expectations of the people I work with. If you have a project in development and need a photographer, please contact me below. I look forward to hearing about your opportunities and working with you to make them successful!