Alfie says that he hopes his work offers an escape from the challenges we all face around the world, and also ignite a flame that encourages you to pursue your dreams – after all, tomorrow is never promised, so start today.
Images: © Alfie Bowen
I was only diagnosed with autism in 2009, when I was 11, so I missed out on the early intervention that might have eased my suffering later on, yet the traits were visible from an early age. My love of photography began in my teens, as another way to satisfy my obsession with the natural world, but I quickly realized that when I was out in the field with a camera in my hand, I forgot about the stresses and sadness of life. Taking pictures of animals was the only time I felt relaxed and myself. Animals never laughed at me like people have done, so I’ve always connected with and trusted them more than I do people.