It’s been a wonderful summer of golf in Scotland with the world’s best battling it out over our mesmerizing links. Both the men and women have provided extraordinary drama and a rich bounty of memories
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The Open in St Andrews is always special. But for so many reasons, this year will be extra special particularly as the championship celebrates its 150th anniversary. Like all good celebrations, it is only proper
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To mark what has truly been a momentous year, during November we will be counting down the Top 10 most popular images on our golf photography Instagram account (marklaich), along with some honorary mentions. We
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The idea of printing photographs may be lost on some, but for me it is the natural conclusion of the creative process. The following excerpt from an article I wrote for Professional Photography magazine gives
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Golf photographer honoured by naming tribute 30th October 2018 – While Scotland reflects on an extraordinary year of golf, one of the sport’s leading photographers has rounded off the season by receiving an unexpected honour.
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For me, this year’s Seniors Open was over in a flash. I remember picking up my accreditation on Monday and noting the healthy interest being shown in the players’ practice rounds. And how could I
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The 147th Open at Carnoustie will be remembered for many things. Jordan Spieth driving the first green, Tiger Woods leading (momentarily) and, of course, Francesco Molinari’s impeccable, bogie-free performance that elevated the Italian to another
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It’s great to work with clients who have a clear vision. In this case, I was contacted by a couple in Canada looking for prints of Scottish courses. Safe in the knowledge I have around
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An insider’s look at a day in the life of professional golf photographer Mark Alexander. On an 18-hole course, such as Dundonald Links, is there a strategy you bring to the shoot? Every hole is
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In the second part of a series of interviews, professional golf photographer Mark Alexander reveals his approach to capturing the natural beauty of Dundonald links. Once you’ve captured a series of photographs and processed them,
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The Kyle Philips-designed course at Dundonald in Ayrshire, Scotland opened in 2003 and is now recognised as a must-play links courses. It has hosted a number of professional and amateur tournaments, notably pre-qualifying for the
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OC.06.07.14.17.4.18x12print Technical details 06/07/2014 – 04:49 AM Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM 1/4 sec, f/14, ISO 160 Background info “The challenge of photographing golf courses is often the difficulty associated
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LomondHills.2016.14_Pano.24×12 Technical details 11/26/2016 – 3:45:34 PM Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM 1/25 sec, f/11, ISO 100 Background info “This is one of those shots I had wanted to
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LomondHills.2016.7.b+w.18×12 Technical details 11/24/2016 – 12:34:08 PM Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM 1/800 sec, f/5.6, ISO 320 Background info “The idea around this year’s Open Studios is to incorporate
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This is the first featured framed print for Open Studios 2017. I’ve included some technical details below along with some background information about this picture. Technical details Wednesday, November 2, 2016 9:19 AM Canon EOS
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For the first time in eight years, I will be taking part in the Open Studios gala exhibition weekend from 29 April to 1 May. It will be an exciting and busy weekend during which
Read MoreShot just as the sun was coming up, this image faithfully captures the shape of the green complex on the concluding hole of the Kings Course at Gleneagles. Like many avid golfers, I had viewed
Read MoreGift vouchers launched by award-winning photographer Mark Alexander – and just in time for Christmas! Struggling to find the perfect present? A new gift card voucher from Mark Alexander Photography is the ideal way to
Read MorePHOTOGRAPHER SNAPS UP YEAR-END OPPORTUNITIES 23 NOVEMBER 2016 – Award-winning photographer Mark Alexander is finishing 2016 in style by exhibiting his work through a unique collaboration with a leading public figure while also launching a
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