Welcome to my corner of the internet!
Hi, I’m Alan Gurling, and welcome to my photography portfolio and blog. Photography has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, and it all started when I was about five years old. I discovered an old Nikon camera that my dad used while stationed in Antarctica, and that camera sparked a lifelong fascination with capturing the world through a lens. I’ve always been inspired by the striking photography in National Geographic —whether candid, journalistic, nature, or black-and-white, these images told powerful stories. Today, I carry that inspiration into my work, combining mirrorless and smartphone photography to create images that share a glimpse of how I see the world. What You’ll Find Here On this site, I’ll be sharing my photography portfolio, capturing moments both big and small, and exploring the art of visual storytelling. My style leans toward darker, atmospheric tones—often influenced by my love for metal music—but my goal is to evoke emotion and connection, no matt