Cool photographer

The Observer, a British Sunday paper, recently published a list of the 50 coolest people in the United Kingdom. At number 35 is South African photographer, Alistair Allen (29). Alistair works a digital director at arts magazine, Dazed and Confused. Originally from Durban, he studied electronic engineering at Technikon Natal. He moved to the UK eight years ago where he started working in TV and the music business. Two years ago, he started DirtyDancing.com, which features photos of people he sees when out clubbing. Alistair is considered a fashion photographer, but also does studio photography. His photos have featured in His pictures have been in Vogue. He bought his first camera at age 15 and taught himself to use it.