Margarete Alexander Photography

Hi, I'm Margarete!

I just love taking pictures, either as a way to capture fleeting family informal moments (always the best ones) or while travelling keeping memories of all the wonderful places we've visited.

It all started on a family holiday on safari when I figured I needed something a little bit better than a 'point and shoot' if I was going to get close up shots of anything scary and far away. However, you can't be away shooting exotic wildlife very often, so I turned at home to shooting anything and everything. You never know what floats your boat until you try it.

Currently landscapes and cityscapes are favourites although wildlife never fails to be surprising.

My Personal Favourites

My Top Three Favourite Places

Lake District National Park

Situated in the north of UK, close to the Scottish border you can find hills, mountains and lakes as well as many old pretty villages.

Pyrenees

Nestling on the border of France and Spain, close to Andorra the Pyrenees is an unspoilt densely wooded, mountainous area with scores of ancient villages and its own unique culture. This is the view I have walking down to collect my baguettes in the mornings.

Africa

Nothing beats the sheer excitement of viewing wild animals in their natural habitat, whether that's witnessing a chase for food or an elephant spraying themselves with muddy water to cool off.

What photography means to me

Photography is not about having the latest, most expensive gear. The most important bit of your kit is you, the photographer.

I personally like to travel light, like a ninja so I can get shots of places and people without them being formally posed or busy. Having a small camera means that you are more likely to sling it in your bag and be ready for whatever happens. Therefore both my cameras are relatively small, lightweight, mirrorless ones but crucially packed with features. Even my tripod is the lightest, strongest one I could find.

My favorite Photo

I change my mind about my favourite photo all the time!

I like this photo because it reminds me that even on grey dismal winter days you can often find something to brighten up your day.

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My Camera

I love my camera deeply—not just as a tool, but as a constant companion in my journey through life.

It's been with me across continents, capturing moments both grand and intimate, giving me the power to freeze time and tell stories through light and perspective. From quiet alleys in old towns to sweeping mountain vistas, it has helped me see the world more clearly and express the way I feel about it.