I have learned so much about myself during this year of photos. I learned that I really don’t like most of the photos that I did…
Magic
Wish Upon a Lantern
A young woman sells lanterns during the full moon festival in Hoi An while her son plays with his trucks. I made a wish upon one of…
Fun at Failing
I grew up believing that failure was bad. It wasn’t until I was well into my 30s that I learned that failing is AWESOME. Because it…
Sunshine and Grit
If ever there was a photo that captured the essence and aura of Antonio, this would be the one. Grunge and light beams, motos and graffiti, sunshine…
I Am Mother, Hear Me Roar
Today I invoked the Mother and it WORKED. Well, it kind of worked. Today was day six of my 21-day surfing streak to fierce, power-charging, warrior…
The Middle Way
This is one of those things that has been very present in my mind lately. The Middle Way. I always say the truth is in the…
Back Handsprings
Learning how to surf, again, I mean REALLY learning how to surf reminds of a common thread that has run through me and my pursuits for…
My Old Flame
Not this guy. That wave. Ok, not that PARTICULAR wave, but all waves. Surfing was my first love. It informed many of my earliest fate-making decisions,…
The Mother
This is one of my favorite maternity photos from my time in Congo. I feel like this woman depicts the essence of what it is to…
It Isn’t Luck
This is the life I chose for myself and my family. So I am going to call it intelligence. Yeah. I like that. Last night, as…