Photo: Catalina Gonzalez / @girlofthevine

Alex Biles is a photographer based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He obtained his B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in Geography from Western Michigan University, with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Alex’s love for photography was sparked while living in upstate New York. He purchased his first camera in 2013 and began shooting regularly the following year. His work has been featured in art exhibitions around Kalamazoo. In June 2020, two of his photos were published by F-Stop Magazine.

Some of Alex’s other interests include hiking, exercise, and exploring grimy, abandoned buildings. His favorite sports team is the Philadelphia Eagles and preferred Mario Kart character is Wario. He is obsessed with listening to all kinds of music and enjoys collecting vinyl records.