La Zaida and Evonik
La Zaida and Evonik Ahhhh… La Zaida… Many years ago, on a train in Portugal, we passed a place without stopping and I quipped; “It was a one horse town… and then they ate the horse.” La Zaida has that feel; a place with a population of 500 that might easily be called nondescript… except…
That Day on Montseny
The Montseny Hike Too many months of lock-down. Then a window opened, for a while, and you could almost live a normal life. My oldest friend by sheer coincidence ended up moving to Barcelona as well. His son was playing at a football academy . Now Brett loves a hike and occasionally I go along. …
Kuala Lumpur, A City After the Storm
The humidity after the storm was overwhelming; I soon came to learn that Kuala Lumpur is always a city after the storm. The taxi from the airport took an age, the traffic jam and the torrential rain reduced everything to a crawl; All you could see out of the windows was an en endless smudge…
Dar Roumana: A Hidden Gem in the Ancient Labyrinth of Fez
Discovering Morocco’s Cultural Heart Dar Roumana sits nestled within the historic Medina of Fez, a stark contrast to my previous Moroccan experience. My first visit to this North African kingdom was for work in Casablanca, collaborating with Harvard University, which you can read about here. That bustling metropolis left me somewhat underwhelmed—noisy, polluted, and largely…
Waking Up in Havana: Reflections from My Third Trip to Cuba
My Third Cuban Journey: Havana Then and Now This was my third time in Cuba, and once again, Havana greeted me with its faded grandeur and timeless rhythms. Images from my first trip are here. And here are images from this trip. As always, the first thing I did after arriving was walk to the…
Istanbul and Instagram, Late to the Game but Catching Up
Istanbul and Instagram is part 1 about my trip to the city and contains images shot on the iPhone. I have a list of places I want to go to and I have a friend who makes me go to them. The places tend to be the easier ones, the ones you could visit over a…
No Fear & Loathing in Andalucia, or How I Beat Those Black and White Blues
Back in the day, when I was shooting film and travelling, I usually had 2 cameras with me, one with transparency (slide) film and one with black and white. The colour slide film was for stock library work (I used to make quite good money doing that) and b&w was just for me, to be…
Chiaroscuro in Astypalaia: Shadows, Cats & Neon Nights in Greece’s Hidden Gem
I’ll admit—using an art-history term like *chiaroscuro* reeks of pretension. But Astypalaia earns it. This Greek island was Italian-occupied for much of the 20th century, a fact I learned when a widow—wrinkled as a sun-dried olive—accosted me in rapid Italian. Turns out, Mussolini’s rule was the only education some elders received. When Dusk Transforms…
Documentary Photography in Morocco: Capturing Harvard Business School Field Research
International Assignment Photography in North Africa In January, I traveled to Casablanca, Morocco, for a specialized photography assignment with Harvard Business School. This project exemplifies the growing demand for documentary photography that captures authentic educational experiences in international settings, particularly as prestigious institutions expand their global learning initiatives. The assignment involved documenting several student groups…
NYC: Back After Three Years, 3 Years Too Long Away…
It’s been three years since my last trip to New York City, and I can’t deny it—this city is as magnetic as ever. I’m sitting at Maybelle’s Cafe in Brooklyn, surrounded by industrious people typing away on their laptops. Feeling the pressure, I’m joining in and attempting to knock out this blog post. The Weather…
Travel Photography Challenges: Finding Creative Perspectives in Greek Islands
Overcoming Visual Clichés in Popular Travel Destinations Greece presents a unique challenge for photographers—its iconic imagery has been so thoroughly documented that it becomes all too easy to fall into the trap of simply recording what exists: weathered houses, ancient doors, blue-domed churches, endless whitewashed steps, and the ubiquitous cats. During this return visit to…
Homage to Catalonia? A Touch of Gaudí in Texas
A Wedding and a Creative Project I was in Texas for a wedding shoot when I got the chance to photograph a house that Zack, the groom, designed and built. Over a week, I captured images for a book about the house. While I mostly focus on people, I enjoy architectural photography. It’s a change…
Hong Kong, The Future Now?
Sensory Overload and Second ImpressionsI returned to Hong Kong this past September, and like my first visit, it hit me hard—much like New York City did the first time. That same manic energy, the jet lag-fuelled high, the desperate need to absorb everything before it disappeared. I ran around in the heat and humidity like…
From Barcelona to Berlin: A Winter Love Affair (With a Side of Hipster Clubbing)
Berlin in Hibernation Mode: A Reality Check My first Berlin Christmas had me ready to sign a lease—until my second visit revealed the city curled up under a blanket of snow like a grumpy cat. The streets were quiet, the locals scarce, and the only souls braving the cold were fellow wide-eyed newcomers. Turns out,…
From Dreaming of Hong Kong to Getting Lost in Its Streets
A long time ago, in a small village, I had a dream. Not the kind where you’re flying or falling into an abyss (though, honestly, those dreams were pretty regular too). No, this dream was all about Hong Kong. I was a young art student, lost in the usual swirl of creativity and teenage angst,…
Berlin, A Stranger in a Familiar Town
The Seduction of a City That Was Always There It’s funny how the places closest to us remain unexplored, as if proximity breeds indifference. Berlin had been whispering to me for years, just a short flight away, yet I’d always chased destinations that demanded visas and jet lag. When a friend’s visit from New York…
Castelldefels: The Melancholic Magic of Season’s End
A Resort Town’s Quiet Transformation There’s a particular energy to places built for pleasure when the crowds have thinned. Castelldefels, with its wide, endless beach and slightly faded resort charm, felt like a stage after the actors had taken their final bow. Barcelona’s beaches hum with local life year-round, but here—just a short bus ride…
Caribbean Wedding: Best Man, Worst Public Speaker
A Wedding in Tobago (But I Wasn’t Working… Sort Of) I was in Tobago for a wedding—not as a photographer, but as the Best Man. Which sounds like a relaxing gig until you remember it comes with a speech. A public one. In front of actual people. Despite weeks to prepare, I hadn’t managed to…
Capturing the Calm Chaos of Airport Architecture
Modern Spaces, Quiet Light, and Mild Suspicion Airports are strange hybrids — equal parts movement and waiting, stress and stillness. But photographically? They’re gold. Modern airports tend to offer sweeping spaces, clever use of light, and more glass than a tech company HQ. I love photographing them. Unfortunately, doing so without attracting attention from security…
The Holiday: When Everyone Leaves and the Ghosts of Suncream Remain
The Sudden Silence of Sun-Drained Rooms Most of these shots happened in a breath—stolen between the slamming of doors and the distant shrieks of kids rediscovering waves. The herd had migrated to the beach, and I was alone, suddenly hyper-aware of the house’s empty buzz. It felt like stumbling onto a crime scene where the…
Tamariu Holiday: When a Slow iPhone App Makes You a Better Photographer
The Hipstamatic Experiment: Nostalgia Without the Cheese I caved and bought the Hipstamatic app, fully prepared to overdose on faux-vintage filters and regret it by lunchtime. But here’s the twist: the app’s glacial pace—one photo every 30 seconds, if you’re lucky—turns you into a sniper, not a spray-and-pray tourist. No burst mode, no do-overs. Just…
Travel Photography: Capturing the Unspoiled Beauty of Greece’s Ionian Islands
Discovering Authentic Greek Island Experiences Beyond Barcelona After relocating to Barcelona, I welcomed the opportunity to reconnect with my friend Andy and his family in a new destination. While they typically vacation in Tamariu along the Costa Brava, this year they chose Greece’s Ionian Islands—offering me the perfect chance to explore this photogenic Mediterranean region…