Alexa Garbarino

I began my professional career in Los Angeles, photographing for the music and film industries before moving to New York City, where I produced cover art and editorial imagery for major publishing houses.

My photography book RIPE: The Essence of the Pregnant Nude received honors, including Professional Photographer of the Year from the International Photography Awards (IPA) and recognition from the Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) in the Fine Art Book category.

My recent work is rooted in personal projects that explore memory, transformation, and the passage of time: In BETTER DAYS, I document the historic farms and ranches of Point Reyes National Seashore, preserving landscapes shaped by generations of human connection and stewardship. BEAUTIFUL ARTIFACTS examines discarded wedding gowns found in garage sales and thrift stores. I photograph each gown as a portrait rather than a garment. Detached from the bodies and ceremonies they once belonged to, the gowns become vessels of memory, absence, and transformation.

Through photography, I seek to uncover the beauty in what remains—the overlooked places, objects, and stories that connect us to the past while inviting reflection on change, loss, and renewal.

UC Berkeley, BA English