Alan Schaller was born in 1988 in London, where he still lives today. He took up photography in 2015 as a past time, only to find his work published only one year later in magazines and newspapers in the UK. Since then his portfolio and profile have gone from strength to strength, and today he is regarded as one of the most renowned photographers of his generation. Described by Leica as "an icon of contemporary black and white photography" and by TeNeues publishing as "setting the standards in modern street photography", his work is known for its strong contrast and focus on shape and form, and focus on life in urban environments. 

As the co-founder of Street Photography International, he has been instrumental in promoting and supporting the work of emerging street photographers worldwide.

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Many brands have sought Alan's distinct monochrome style, and he has worked on campaigns ranging from fashion shoots to work for tourism boards. His work has been exhibited all over the world in more than 30 solo shows since his very first in 2017.

Alan had a career in the music industry prior to picking up the camera, and is a multi instrumentalist composer, music producer and mixer.