Born in Santa Barbara, CA. A fourth generation Californian, Alex has been a cinematographer for over 30 years. He studied biochemistry for several years in college, but in the early 1960's he switched to UCLA Film School. He subsequently worked with Stephen Burum, ASC. He spent eleven years with The Office of Charles and Ray Eames and Loyola University. He has been invited to give lectures on visual effects photography in Italy and Norway.
Married with five children: one screenwriter; one pro musician; one executive chef; one fashion photography producer; one student.
Member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) since 2004.
