About
Alister is fluent in the language of garden design, understanding how different elements relate to one another, and how to communicate a designer’s intention through his composition.
Adept at dealing with the ever-changing nature of plants, light, elements and seasons, he knows how to showcase a garden at its peak, creating photographs that do full justice to the designer’s vision.
Characterised by its atmospheric, cinematic style, Alister’s work has a strong sense of light, drama and beauty. Meticulous in his planning and highly selective about the timing of his shoots, he has the patience and composure required to recognise when the moment is right.
Alister brings the discipline of high-end commercial photography to his work for garden designers. His expertise has been shaped by 25 years shooting uncompromising advertising campaigns for brands including British Airways, Burberry and Range Rover.
Alister's portrait commissions include the British Prime Minister and actors Tom Hiddleston, Scarlett Johansson and Henry Cavill.
The investment any garden designer makes in photography should serve their brand over the longer-term, but this is especially important for younger and emerging talent.
Alister regularly partners with rising stars to build a consistent portfolio, consolidate their style, and embed a reputation for the highest quality work.
Quality photography will attract due recognition for a garden. Since 2023, sixteen gardens photographed by Alister have gone on to win Gold Medals at the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers (SGLD) Awards.
Quality photography will attract due recognition for a garden. Since 2023, sixteen gardens photographed by Alister have gone on to win Gold Medals at the Society of Garden & Landscape Designers (SGLD) Awards.
Alister’s work appears regularly in leading magazines, including House & Garden, Häuser, Country Life and Gardens Illustrated. His photography has been featured in books including The Contemporary Garden (Phaidon), The Waterwise Garden (DK), The New Beautiful (Rizzoli) and Cottagecore Gardens (Gestalten).
