Welcome to the beautiful Sharm El Sheikh (or as my Divemaster dubbed it “Shark” El Sheikh)! Paradise for some is simply an empty beach on a tropical island. Here, the tranquil inland world comes to an end and a far more complex and surprising one begins. Vast coral reefs and sandy plains shimmer beneath the […]Read Post ›

🎶 As you wind through the streets at the fabled bazaars with the cardamom-cluttered stalls, you can smell every spice while you haggle the price of the silks and the satin shawls. Oh, the music that plays as you move through a maze in the haze of your pure delight. You are caught in a […]Read Post ›

El Salvador is a small yet vibrant country on the Pacific coast of Central America (did you know, it is the only Central American country that does not have a border with the Caribbean Sea). It has a rich and beautiful culture and history, but one that has also been plagued by war and violence […]Read Post ›

Paradise for some is simply an empty beach on a Caribbean island, where the tranquil inland world comes to an end and a far more complex and surprising one begins. In waters famed for hidden treasure, another kind of wealth is stunningly abundant. Immersed in beauty and subtle mystery, you are about to discover the […]Read Post ›

The earliest Maya began as farmers, growing crops such as corn, beans, squash and cassava, a tradition which continues today. In Central America, around 5 million people speak 70 Maya languages. The Maya are known for their resourcefulness including using limestone for tools and weapons. The environment also held other cultural treasures for the Maya, […]Read Post ›

Paradise for some is simply an empty beach on a Caribbean island. Here, the tranquil inland world comes to an end and a far more complex and surprising one begins. Vast coral reefs and sandy plains shimmer beneath the crystal Caribbean Sea. A tropical sun illuminates an array of living jewels. In waters famed for […]Read Post ›

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the environment and the spirit of the natural world. As a child, I went to the woods to experience, learn and explore. It was the beginning of my journey to “see” nature. Two decades later, my quest to explore the natural world brought […]Read Post ›

While we now associate Día de Muertos with Pixar’s 2017 hit Coco, the most recognizable symbol of the holiday may be the calacas and calaveras (skeletons and skulls). A tradition that originated in México, Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) is a holiday celebrated on November 1 where the dead are honored […]Read Post ›

“The human body is the best work of art” For this project, I was assigned an object to personify, in this case: Bamboo Each pose channels Bamboo’s two most well known characteristics: Strength and Flexibility  

The mind is capable of designing infinite realms and possibilities yet we cannot see these without a little magic from photoshop. Compositing images is the easiest way to let your imagination speak. With infinite possibilities, you can merge multiple images together and turn thoughts into reality. My inspiration from comes from  photographer Jerry Uelsmann and […]Read Post ›