Mandarin is a language that since the beginning, has always made sense to me. The perfectly logical sentence structures and grammar are like building with blocks, and the tones add a layer of complexity that keeps it interesting. Thanks to this combination, it’s a language I’ve had I love affair with for the past decade. […]
The Best Travel Selfie Poses
What are the best ways to pose in front of the camera without looking totally staged, fake, or awkward? I put this post together after years of struggling to look and FEEL natural in front of the camera. At first all I was comfortable doing was showing it the back of my head – but […]
I’ll Teach You Everything I Know About Photography and Branding
Hey there, Today’s post is a little different than normal, because today I’m sharing news that’s a little different than normal: I put together a course with literally everything I know about photography and how I’ve used it for branding and today, it’s live on the internet. It’s called the Photo Muse Masterclass and I’m […]
The Best Los Angeles Weekend Getaways (from a Local)
Each and every summer since I began my nomadic lifestyle six years ago, there’s no question where I’ll return to: Greater Los Angeles, the place where I grew up. The weather is perfect, I’m never bored, and of course, it’s home. It’s a funny thing, since leaving I’ve become more and more interested in the […]
How to Swim with Whales in Tonga
I hovered over the singing whale in the water, the vibrations filling my chest and overwhelming me with emotion. I’d never come so close to something so big with no fences or boats between us. I pinched myself to make sure it was all real. How would I ever come close to topping this? Swimming […]




