Punk, Passion and Photography: This London based artist found his first love in music before emulating it through the lense. Alex de Mora's way into photography is a story of passion and growth, which translates into his work.

Which are your three favourite tunes at the moment?
Grandma’s Hands by Bill Withers — Into the Void by Black Sabbath — Iambic 5 Poetry by Squarepusher.

If you could choose a concert - any concert at any time meaning way back in the past - which one would you really want to attend? (For example I would loved to have seen Jimi Hendrix on Stage or Nico perform with the Doors in a little Club in Cologne Germany, they used to hang out in the seventies - or be at a Wu-Tang Concert back in 1993 or sth.)

Maybe Pink Floyd live at Pompeii in 1972, but without the cameras and with all my friends.

When did you discover your love for photography and how did it grow into profession?

I spent my younger years playing in punk and metal bands, and I only took up photography once I realised that music wasn’t going to work as career. I started taking my camera to the gigs and parties that I was going to in London, and I became obsessed. It all grew organically from there, really.

Which places or countries give you most inspiration during your creative process?

In the UK: Wales is incredible for both shoot locations and for breathing space. I’m half Welsh so have a strong connection there. The rest of the world: I am in love with Japan and Japanese culture (and food). Everywhere I looked when I went there, I was fascinated.

What cam do you use - do you also happen to work in analogue?
I have a bunch of different cameras, and it really depends on the project, but my main go-to’s are Pentax 645 and Mamiya RZ67. Saying that, I really don’t like to discriminate with cameras and I think it’s really important to experiment. A good picture isn’t a good picture just because it’s shot on film, or with a big camera.

Tell us what moved you: What was your greatest moment to shoot - and why?

I went to Mongolia in October last year and shot a personal project about the city of Ulaanbaatar and its Hip Hop scene, which I am releasing as a book and short film (once the virus and lockdown is over). It was an eye opening trip involving some amazing people with a very different lifestyle to what we’re used to in Europe. We were really welcomed there and I feel very privileged to have experienced it all.

Future is … (finish the sentence)
Health and freedom.