Sine Scape Studio | Photography by Alan Hairsine
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ABOUT THE ARTIST


Alan Hairsine, a lifelong photographer and former product development manager, established Sine Scape Studio in 2006 and began selling his work professionally soon after.  He now offers his unique award winning photography on-line and at numerous juried fine art events throughout the state.

His approach to photography is simple:  venture off the beaten path to capture unique and interesting images.  "Extraordinary things are all around us," he says, "if we're willing to take the time to see them."

His format of choice is 35mm, both previously with film and now in the digital age.  Today he uses state-of-the-art digital

technology throughout the entire photographic process, still remaining true to the original images.  All creative aspects of photographing, printing, matting, and framing these images are personally performed by the artist.

In addition to photography and travel, Hairsine is an avid outdoorsman and beekeeper.  He and his wife, both certified beekeepers, also bottle and sell their own natural honey at various local farmers' markets.

Mr. Hairsine can be reached weekdays at 507-237-2255 from 9am-4pm, or via the Sine Scape Studio website.


 
 
Q&A with Alan Hairsine

Q. How long have you been a photographer?
A. I started Sine Scape Studio in 2006, and really began selling my work in earnest the following year.  I was involved with photography as a serious hobby long before that.

Q. How did you get started?
A. I've always been interested in perspectives and composition, so it's been a natural progression that the hobby grew into a business.  My sisters gave me a camera for Christmas one year when I was a kid.  That's when I started taking my own pictures.

Q. Did you take a lot of pictures growing up?
A. A few, but I was usually crawling under bridges or climbing trees trying to get that unusual shot.  I still follow that approach in some of my work.

Q. What kind of camera do you use today?
A. I shoot mainly with 35mm digital SLRs [single lens reflex], although I started out using film.  I don't get into brands or models because I'm not selling cameras.  The camera is just a tool - it's secondary to the user.

Q. What did you do before photography?
A. I worked in food Research and Development as a product developer and manager for nearly 18 years.  Food science is my educational and career background.  My prior work experience has enabled me to approach the business aspect of my photography with a high degree of professionalism and creativity.

Q. Are you university trained?
A. I've always studied the technical and creative aspects of photography independently, and continue to do so to this day.  My unconventional approach has turned out to be a tremendous asset.

Q. What does Sine Scape mean?
A. I get that question a lot.  The word Sine [pronounced 'sign'] comes from my last name, and Scape means view or vision, so the name Sine Scape simply means "my vision".

Q. Is there one photo you don't have yet that you have to get?
A. Yes, but I don't know what it is.  I don't stage anything, so many of my shots are spontaneous. I may be looking for something specific, but then I see something entirely different that catches my attention and I shift gears to compose that shot instead.  Those are the most gratifying to me, so I'm always looking forward to that next big surprise.

Q. What's your favorite photo?
A. The one I haven't taken yet.