Alan started taking digital photographs in the late 1990s, and was an early adopter of digital photographic technology. His work has been published internationally, and in many newspapers and magazines. Assignments range from photographing celebrities to documenting progress on construction sites. His corporate clientele is diverse and includes financial institutions as well as arts institutions. Alan got his start in the industry as a black & white printer after studies at the International Center for Photography and with Garry Winogrand. He later worked as a photographers assistant, and began shooting free-lance fashion and editorial assignments.