Chef preparing homemade tortellini pasta on a plate, with more pasta shapes in the foreground, in a kitchen setting.
Woman lying on grassfield during sunset, looking at camera.
Rocky coastline with gentle waves and a few birds swimming in the ocean.
A group of women wearing traditional dresses, dancing outdoors with trees in the background.
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A wall decorated with three framed vintage art prints featuring hunting and wildlife scenes, with rocks or similar objects in the foreground and part of a window visible on the right.
Clusters of light pink roses blooming on a bush in a garden with blurred green trees in the background.
A grand historic mansion or estate in the distance, seen through a lush green landscape with trees and grass, under a clear sky.
Colorful old buildings with green and yellow shutters and balconies over a stone bridge crossing a river in Florence, Italy.
Four men sitting in shallow water near rocky shoreline of a clear, calm lake or sea.
A small green window with a shutter and a mesh screen on a white wall, with shadows cast by a nearby tree.
Black and white photo of rugged mountain landscape with sharp peaks and ridges, some of which are covered in mist or low clouds.
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Hands sprinkling flour onto shaped bread dough on a wooden surface.
Close-up of cream-colored beach umbrellas with tropical palm trees in the background and a clear sky.
Nighttime street scene with people walking, illuminated by street lamps, in an urban area with shops and historic buildings, some with window boxes.
Sunlit landscape with green bushes, trees, and mountains in the background under a clear sky.
Close-up of a bicycle with a worn frame, chain, and handlebars, parked and locked outside with a blurred background of multiple parked scooters.
Reflections of palm trees on water surface with gentle ripples.
View of the ocean with two boats sailing, near a rocky shoreline with green cacti.
A blooming pink cherry blossom tree in a green grassy field with a fence, in a rural landscape with rolling hills and trees in the background.
Three waiters in black vests and white shirts working behind a bar, with bottles of alcohol and cups on shelves.
Close-up of a fig tree with green leaves and small, green, unripe figs growing on the branches against a stone wall background.
A classical-style painting of a chariot scene with mythological figures, including a central male figure holding reins of a chariot pulled by horses, surrounded by women and warriors in flowing garments, set against a sky background with clouds.
A stone wall with a climbing pink and white flower plant, a window with a striped green and white awning, and a floral-patterned chair outside.
Facade of a pink building with a green arched door, a small oval window, and closed blue shutters on the upper windows. A black bicycle leans against a pole in front. There are street lamps, wires, and a street sign labeled 'Piazza San Giuseppe'.
A black and white photo of a woman with light-colored hair sitting outdoors on grass, wearing a light-colored shirt, with her hand resting on her face and looking downward.
An old, weathered wooden door set in a stone wall, with a small box-like opening near the top left and a metal latch in the center. The door is framed by distressed stone and plaster, with a white house number '7' on a small plaque to the right.
Ocean waves crashing against rocks at the shoreline under a cloudy sky.
A white house with a thatched roof, green window shutters, and outdoor wall lights, surrounded by trees and bicycles on the ground.
A window with patterned curtains and wallpaper, with a white shelf holding books and small animal figurines.
Black and white photo of a Land Rover vehicle parked outdoors with a house and trees in the background.
A woman standing outdoors with arms crossed, looking up with eyes closed, under a clear blue sky with sunlight illuminating her face.
Close-up of a beige woven hammock hanging from a wooden support, with shadows cast on it.
Pink flowers in foreground with a view of the ocean and a rocky island in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Scenic view of the ocean with mountain ranges in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
A man in a dark shirt pours a clear liquid from a bottle into a small gold jigger on a wooden table outdoors surrounded by greenery.
A scenic landscape of rolling green hills and dense trees with a body of water and mountains in the background.
A narrow, cobblestone street view through a dark alley, opening to a brighter historic building with stone walls and arched windows, illuminated by street lamps.
A peach-colored building with two windows, one with black shutters and open, one with a window guard, and a vintage street lamp casting a shadow on the wall.
Pink tropical flower growing among large green leaves.
Footprints in the sand on a beach, with palm trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
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Woman working on a pottery wheel, shaping a clay bowl in a rustic studio with shelves of pottery and natural light from window.
Black and white photo of a white horse with a decorated halter and lead rope, standing near a wooden post with a person in the background.
Olive trees growing on a dry hillside with a stone wall dividing the landscape.
Waves crashing onto rocks on the beach with foam splashing

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A few sun-drenched moments off the Italian coast. I recently shared in the journal about a redefining what is”a good photo.” I’ve come to realize that the real question isn’t “Is this a good photo?” but rather &ld
About this time last year in the sun-drenched, pastel streets of Ortigia, Sicily. Just shared a new journal post about what I’ve learned from shooting across a range of genres. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t fit neatly into a b
A few more film scans from South Africa of the unique proteas that bloom across the fynbos. There’s something about film… the creativity with different stocks, the waiting, the not knowing. I love coming back to it and the surprise. Than
At some point in our creative journey, we all second-guess ourselves. It’s part of the process, and life to be honest. We question: Did I get the shot? Should I wait just ten minutes? Should I say yes to that opportunity? Does this composition
The first flush of spring... Lately I’ve been feeling the quiet shift of spring, warm mornings, and little blossoms popping up here and there. On my last visit to the UK, I was struck by the tradition of “blossom watches,” people
Market scenes from this time last year in the Cotswolds — the vibrant energy of spring. These are the kinds of moments I’m drawn to capturing — simple, grounded, and full of life. In Visual Voices Collective, visual storytelling is
If you’re a soulful photographer who craves something more intentional—something deeper than the hustle, Visual Voices Collective was created for you. I know what it feels like to be searching. Searching for your style, for your confiden
I created Visual Voices Collective because I know how it feels to crave something deeper in your photography journey. If you’re drawn to this creative path, you likely feel things deeply, see the world with nuance, and want your work to reflec
Early bird enrollment for Visual Voices Collective closes today! If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your chance to step into a program that’s unlike anything else out there. This isn’t about learning someone else’