Tempted to start this with, “My name is Alexa…” but you’re on my website and my name is at the top.

I’m a photographer, licensed hiking guide, and digital strategist based in the Catskills. My background is in environmental science and nature plays a big role in all of my work. I started photography while working for the National Park Service, assisted a wedding photographer, worked for a PR agency, and now work for myself as a freelance photographer and videographer.

In addition to creative stuff, I like being outdoors as much as possible. I can’t sit still, so I’m usually on a walk or hike or swimming during the summer. In the winter I’m hibernating.

Things people ask enough that I think I should include it:

• Leo sun, Aries moon, Sagittarius rising.

• My (current) favorite hike in the Catskills is either Wittenberg/Cornell Mountains or Balsam Lake Mountain.

• Yes I know a good swimming hole but it’s a secret.

• I have a dog named Luna (I was a part of the naming your dog Luna craze and I don’t regret it).

• I sometimes play Sims 4. But I can’t focus long enough to do anything except make cool houses.