I became interested in photography in 2003. Having created Web sites for years, I was convinced that a design with a beautiful picture spoke louder than words. I learnt the technical aspects of photography at the New York Institute of Photography in 2006. After that, I continued my education through different means: photo clubs, books, magazines and Web sites like this one. … [Read more...]

I would like to begin this piece by stating that I am not really a photographer, at least, not in the professional sense of the word. I prefer to think of myself as a person that likes to takes photographs. Initially, such a distinction may sound silly, but it makes perfect sense to me. I do not take pictures with other people's expectations or opinions in mind. I take … [Read more...]

Sometimes you don't realize the value of being in a place until you're no longer in that setting and the only recollection you have of those moments live in your mind without necessarily owning anything tangible to share about it. I lived in El Salvador for 5 years and with the exception of brief anecdotes that highlighted significant events, I'm regretful in not owning a … [Read more...]