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Crystal Stafford, Glenorchy, New Zealand
HDR Landscapes Magic

Glenorchy Reflections

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…

Crystal Stafford, Hoi An, Vietnam
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…

Crystal Stafford, Hanoi, Vietnam
Magic Photos Street

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…

Crystal Stafford, Hanoi, Vietnam, Antonio Martinez
Magic Photos

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…

Crystal Stafford, Nosara, Costa Rica
Life Magic

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…

Crystal Stafford,
Landscapes Life Magic

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…

Crystal Stafford, teahupoo, Tahitit
Landscapes Magic

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,…

Crystal Stafford, DRC
Documentary Life Magic

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…

Crystal Stafford,
Life Magic

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…