Behind the Lens: The Story

My journey as a travel photographer is rooted in curiosity, empathy, and patience. Every photo is the result of walking — sometimes for hours — to wait for a story to unfold. I blend in, observe, and shoot quietly. What you see here is not just a portfolio, but a visual journal that spans from 2011 to today.

Close-up view of a modern apartment building with exposed concrete walls, wooden window frames, and small balconies with metal railings, under an overcast sky.

TAHITI

Dense tropical rainforest trees and lush green foliage under a sunny sky.
Lush green mountains beside a body of water with sailboats, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Tropical landscape with a mountainous island covered in green vegetation, overlooking a body of water with small sailboats, and palm tree fronds in the foreground under a partly cloudy sky.
A beach scene during daytime with a single person walking along the water's edge, surrounded by lush green trees and palm trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
Small waterfall flowing down dark rocky cliff surrounded by green moss and foliage
Green leafy vine growing on dark sandy beach surface.
Sunset view of a beach, with calm ocean waves, dark sand, and green trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Planting of coconut seeds surrounded by rocks with green foliage in the background.
Looking up at the dense green leaves and stalks of a bamboo forest with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Close-up of the roots and trunk of a large tree in a dense forest.
Lush green mountain under dark, cloudy sky during daytime.
Moss-covered tree roots and branches on a forest floor with fallen leaves and small green plants.
Close-up of a tropical plant with large green leaves and a red flower at the center, with a background of blue sky and green trees.
A rocky stream flowing through a lush, green forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.
Lush green tropical landscape with a tall, pointed mountain partially covered in clouds, blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.
Red tropical flower with green leaves in sunlight
Close-up of a large rock covered with green moss in a forest with small twigs and leaves scattered around.
Six people in a long, narrow white boat on clear blue water, with a distant mountain range and partly cloudy sky in the background.

BAJA SUR

A desert landscape with a calm lake, cacti, shrubs, a mountainside, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Desert landscape with numerous tall cacti, rugged mountains in the background, and a blue sky overhead.
Desert landscape with tall saguaro cacti, shrubs, mountains in the distance, and a blue sky with some clouds.
Open water lake with mountains in the background, small islands, and a bright blue sky with some clouds.
A desert landscape with sparse vegetation, a large body of water, and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A narrow sea passage carved through large rocky cliffs with green water below.
Clear turquoise water along a red rocky coastline with a high hill on the left and a blue sky with some clouds.
Large beige and brown rocky cliff face with visible cracks and formations, with sandy ground at the base.
Turquoise ocean water with a large rocky cliff on the right and partly cloudy blue sky overhead.
Blue ocean water with a distant landmass and hills under a partly cloudy sky
Long, straight asphalt road extending into the desert landscape with mountains in the background, under a bright blue sky.

ALASKA

Close-up perspective of towering blue icebergs or glaciers with a cloudy sky background.
Close-up view of blue ice glaciers with smooth, curved surfaces and cracks.
Close-up of a snow or ice surface with smooth, icy ridges and creases
Inside an ice cave with smooth ice walls and snow-covered ground.
A narrow crevasse between ice walls with a bright sky above.
Close-up view of blue ice and snow within a crevasse
Frozen icy landscape with large ice formation in a cold, snowy environment under a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a large, creased ice glacier with blue and white hues.
A snow-covered landscape with large ice formations and a partly cloudy sky.
Snow-covered mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up view of blue ice walls and crevices in an ice cave or glacier.
Close-up of an ice cave or glacier with layers of snow and ice, showing a mix of white, blue, and dark ice textures.
A winter scene with a dense cluster of leafless trees covered in snow.
Close-up view of snowy ice with frost patterns on a frozen landscape under a partly cloudy blue sky with distant mountains.
Snow-covered mountains and plains under a partly cloudy sky.
Snow-covered landscape with mountains, cloudy sky, and sparse shrubs in the foreground.

OAXACA

Long indoor corridor with rustic walls, wooden ceiling, and stone floor, decorated with a wooden table with vases and a door at the end.
A small bronze sculpture of a woman with a frog on her head, sitting cross-legged on a textured surface.
Small tribal figurine on a rock in front of a grassy field with an ancient stone ruin and cloudy sky in the background.
Ancient stone pyramid with steps, surrounded by green grass, under a cloudy sky with mountains in the background.
Ancient stone monument on grassy hill with mountains in background and partly cloudy sky.
A wooden arched door set in a stone wall, adorned with intricate stone carvings and decorative patterns, partially concealed by leafy branches overhead.
Indoor courtyard with pink lattice walls and potted plants on a tiled floor.
A woman in a green dress sitting on a balcony with lush green leaves around her, in front of a rustic wall with an archway.
Colorful buildings line a cobblestone street filled with people walking under cloudy skies.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a green dome on an overcast sky in a colorful city street.
A woman in a satin green dress and matching earrings poses by a rustic stucco wall with large green tropical leaves in the foreground.
Indoor-outdoor restaurant with arched columns, set tables with white plates, wine glasses, and cloth napkins, lush greenery, and terra cotta tile flooring.
A pile of roasted insects, including crickets and grasshoppers.
Inside a busy Mexican food market with food stalls, colorful signs, and customers dining and shopping.
A busy outdoor market with people shopping and walking between stalls filled with colorful clothing, bags, and souvenirs. The sky is partly cloudy with a historic building visible in the background.
Street scene with historic buildings, including a domed structure with a teal roof, and people riding motorcycles and walking on a cobblestone street under cloudy skies in an urban setting.
Historic stone church or cathedral with domed bell towers and a clock, set against a partly cloudy sky.
People walking along a vibrant, cobblestone street in a historic city with colorful buildings, parked cars, and mountain scenery in the background.
Close-up of a weathered beige stucco building exterior with tall windows and black wrought iron balconies, with small racks of colorful artwork displayed at the bottom left.
Colorful papel picado decorations hanging above a cobblestone street in a Mexican town, with parked cars and people walking along the sidewalks.
A rustic indoor hallway with stone flooring, wooden ceiling, cream-colored walls, small wall windows, a wooden door at the end, and a small table with a vase of flowers and pottery on the right side.
Stone steps with grass and weeds growing between the rocks.

LOS ANGELES

City skyline of Los Angeles at dusk with high-rise buildings illuminated against a purple sky.
Skyscrapers in downtown Los Angeles at sunset with pink and purple sky.

SAN DIEGO

Modern multi-story apartment building with concrete walls and wooden window frames, featuring exposed balconies and a parking area with a bus parked underneath.
Close-up of a modern concrete apartment building with wooden window shutters and a small balcony, under a cloudy sky.
Exterior of a modern multi-story concrete apartment building with wood framed windows and balconies.
Two sides of a modern apartment complex with concrete and wood design, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Modern high-rise building with glass windows and balconies against a blue sky.
Modern high-rise buildings with glass facades under a blue sky, and a traffic light showing red in the foreground.
A tall modern skyscraper with a rounded top, featuring glass windows and balconies on each floor, set against a partly cloudy sky.
A tall modern skyscraper with a curved design, featuring a mix of beige and gray exterior panels, glass windows, and balconies, set against a cloudy sky.
Low-angle view of a tall brick apartment building with protruding windows, surrounded by green trees with overcast sky in background.
A man running up a long outdoor escalator or staircase with metal handrails on each side, adjacent to modern buildings with potted plants, under a cloudy sky.
Nighttime baseball game at a packed stadium with bright floodlights, palm trees in the foreground, and fans seated in the stands.

TIJUANA

View of a sandy beach with a fence and a rusted metal wall separating the beach from an area, with the ocean in the background.
Night view of a modern apartment building with lit windows and balconies, neighboring high-rise buildings with illuminated windows and city lights in the background.
Nighttime cityscape with illuminated streets, buildings, and parked cars
Nighttime city street scene with parked cars, illuminated trees, and buildings with lit windows.
Nighttime city street with light trails from moving vehicles, tall illuminated buildings, streetlights, power lines, and palm trees.
Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, construction crane, and distant city lights under a dark sky.
Two people wearing hoodies and backpacks walking along a graffiti-covered mural of mountains and sky at dusk. Light trails from passing cars are visible in the foreground.
A tall building under construction at night, with multiple floors and a crane on top.
Nighttime cityscape with tall buildings, reflections in glass windows, palm trees, and light trails from moving vehicles.
Nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, streets, and dark sky with clouds
Nighttime city street with streaks of car lights and surrounding trees.
Nighttime view of a hillside neighborhood with many houses illuminated by various lights. Dark sky with faint stars. Foreground includes trees and a guardrail.
Statue of Abraham Lincoln holding a chain and a key, standing on a pedestal outside, with a building and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Nighttime cityscape with tall dark building, smaller lit buildings, and a lit sign that reads 'Interceramic' in the foreground.
View of a city at sunset with buildings and lights, and a colorful sky with orange, pink, and purple hues.