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A sunny waist-up snapshot shows a shirtless man with a beard and glasses facing left standing near a stack of orange plastic folding chairs.
A low-angle shot shows several tall palm trees extending toward a bright blue sky dotted with soft white clouds.
An eye-level shot reveals a busy beach on a sunny day. People dot the sandy shore, many sunbathing on colorful towels.
The image presents an outdoor scene of undulating mountains beneath a transitioning sky.
The image is a silhouette of a person against a colorful evening sky.
A person is swimming towards the foreground in a clear blue pool. The individual is seen from the back, wearing dark blue swim trunks, with their bare torso visible above the water.
The photograph shows a young, shirtless man standing outdoors.
A close-up shot shows a swan swimming in dark water.
A man looks out over the Dead Sea in this high-angle medium shot. The person wears a white tank top and black shorts, standing on a white balcony.
Aerial shot of crystallized salt formations
The image features a tall, distinctive lighthouse situated in the ocean. The lighthouse has horizontal sections of black and yellow.
The image shows the silhouette of a baled head against a vibrant sunset.
The image shows a close-up of a Heliconia flower in bloom.
A man in jeans and a white shirt is captured outdoors against a bright blue sky.
A close-up shot of a tree against a red and blue sky. The tree's branches extend upwards, displaying small green leaves.
The image shows a close-up of a green iron gate in front of a rocky hill. The gate features decorative elements including tulip-shaped ends and sharp, pointy tops.
The image captures a serene beach scene from an elevated perspective, possibly a resort or balcony.
The image shows dark ripples on water. The water reflects light creating light and dark patches.

A Photo Anthology:

Body of Water

Body of Water brings together collections of photos captured over the years, all on analog film and interconnected by a single theme: exploring the human body and water.

Each project documents a personal search for presence and transformation, using the fluidity of water as both a visual and emotional mirror.

The work is guided by a desire to express to the world moments of beauty, tenderness, and silent introspection.

A person stands in water in this outdoor shot. The person wears a white flowing dress, and the dress is lifted to reveal heavy tattoos down the thigh and arms.
Aerial shot of a calm beach day. Lightly colored sand meets clear blue water. Two people are standing in the middle of the frame in the ocean. Light reflects on ripples.
A close-up shot of a tree against a red and blue sky. The tree's branches extend upwards, displaying small green leaves.
A close-angle shot of sparkling water shows a tranquil body of water. The water's surface has a subtle ripple, as if touched by a gentle breeze.
A profile photo against a blue sky shows a man in a white tank top and black dress pants. The man stands with his back partially turned offering a glimpse of curly dark hair, a silver hoop earring, and a short dark beard.
A view upward reveals a striking silhouette of a palm tree set against a bright, blue sky. The sun, acting as a dazzling light source, shines intensely behind the tree's trunk, creating a strong contrast.
A person stands in water in this outdoor shot. The person wears a white flowing dress, and the dress is lifted to reveal heavy tattoos down the thigh and arms.
Aerial shot of a calm beach day. Lightly colored sand meets clear blue water. Two people are standing in the middle of the frame in the ocean. Light reflects on ripples.
A close-up shot of a tree against a red and blue sky. The tree's branches extend upwards, displaying small green leaves.
A close-angle shot of sparkling water shows a tranquil body of water. The water's surface has a subtle ripple, as if touched by a gentle breeze.
A profile photo against a blue sky shows a man in a white tank top and black dress pants. The man stands with his back partially turned offering a glimpse of curly dark hair, a silver hoop earring, and a short dark beard.
A view upward reveals a striking silhouette of a palm tree set against a bright, blue sky. The sun, acting as a dazzling light source, shines intensely behind the tree's trunk, creating a strong contrast.
A woman faces away from the viewer, wearing a hijab on a rocky coast. The scene is framed by a square and against a backdrop of a cloudy sky dotted with seagulls.
The swan, primarily white with an orange beak, is set against the dark water, which creates a striking contrast. Superimposed over this swan image is a grey tinted portrait of a woman.
A full shot shows a tattooed man in a wheelchair at the beach. The man is black with brown hair and has earrings.
A woman stands in water in a white bathing suit, presented in a square montage style. The top square features a close mid-shot of her face in profile, looking to the left.
A nude woman with dark hair is sitting on a rock in the ocean facing right. She has her hand on her head securing her hair so that it is up in a high ponytail.
A eye-level portrait shot of a man on a beach is framed by large green tropical leaves.
A portrait-style image features a man, with a smaller square image laid over the midsection. The man in the background wears a white tank top. He has stickers on his arms.
A person stands in water in this outdoor shot. The person wears a white flowing dress, and the dress is lifted to reveal heavy tattoos down the thigh and arms.
A creative image shows a man in front of stacked orange chairs. A square section of the image is cut out, revealing a man with glasses. He is shirtless and has a beard.
The image shows a shirtless man with short dark hair and some facial hair wearing a pearl necklace.
A nude woman with dark hair is sitting on a rock in the ocean facing right. She has her hand on her head securing her hair so that it is up in a high ponytail.
A digitally composed image features a man’s torso with tattoos, centered in the top half, superimposed over a landscape with streetlights.

The Lighthouse

(09)

September 2017

His name was João. We met at a gallery, started talking about photography, and suddenly I was sitting in a park with all of his friends, eating snacks and trying to follow their fast, joyful Portuguese. I didn’t understand every word, but I understood the warmth. This is a visual diary of my time in Portugal, the first journey I took on my own.

The image shows a vandalized toilet. The walls are decorated with ornate blue and yellow tiles.

01

The abandoned castle João showed me

From an indoor space, a view of a large body of water is visible from an exterior door. The door’s glass panes are broken, and graffiti adorns both the doorframe and adjacent walls.

02

The view from the castle window

An eye-level shot reveals a busy beach on a sunny day. People dot the sandy shore, many sunbathing on colorful towels.

03

The beach by the castle shapes a human landscape

The image is a silhouette of a person against a colorful evening sky.

04

João Stood on a Bridge as the Sun Set

Captured in warm hues, the image portrays a sandy beach framed by massive rock formations. An arched bridge made of stones connects the two rock structures.

05

The Roman Bridge at Praia dos Estudantes

A panoramic shot presents an island in the middle of a body of water. Four tall skyscrapers are situated near palm trees.

06

Tróia Peninsula, facing the Atlantic Ocean

An indoor shrine, possibly of Saint Teresa, is shown in a medium shot. In the center is a framed portrait of a woman in a nun's habit, an ornate halo, and a blue background, holding a gold object.

07

Mary’s Hidden Altar in a Seaside Cave

Aerial shot of a calm beach day. Lightly colored sand meets clear blue water. Two people are standing in the middle of the frame in the ocean. Light reflects on ripples.

08

I gazed from the cliff at a couple in the endless sea

A blurry, moody aesthetic shows a shirtless person by a river. The figure is facing away from the viewer with hands on their waist.

09

The river met the sea, creating wild beauty

After The Sun

(12)

June 2024

Later, when I looked at the photographs again, I realized it wasn’t just the light or the sea behind you. It was the way your presence held the silence, how the air seemed heavier near you, slower. That’s the kind of memory no camera should be able to keep. But this one did.

Four people stand on white rocks, overlooking a body of water.
A person stands with their back turned, taking a shower. The person is in silhouette, with water pouring down over their head and hands.
A close-up shot of a tree against a red and blue sky. The tree's branches extend upwards, displaying small green leaves.
People in swimwear populate a light-filled outdoor scene. They are on a landscape of pale white, smooth rock formations, likely near a body of water.
A high-angle shot captures the junction where a stark white rock meets the deep blue sea
A solitary tree stands against a backdrop of gradient hues.
The black-and-white photo captures a swimmer in clear water, with a large mountain behind them.
A scenic photograph captures a grayscale landscape under a pale blue sky. In the foreground, a windswept sand dune stretches, while in the background are hills and the ocean in between them.
a tranquil seascape at dawn or dusk. The sun is partially obscured by clouds on the horizon, creating a soft, diffused light.
A serene coastal scene captures a group of people enjoying a sunny day by the sea. The setting features unique rock formations with a stark white or light-colored appearance contrasting against the blue waters.
A portrait-style shot depicts a man standing in water. The man has short dark hair and a beard. Sunlight glints off the water's surface, creating sparkling reflections and highlights.
The black and white photo shows a calm infinity pool under a bright sky. A metal railing, used for entering and exiting the pool, stands on the pool's edge.
The image shows dark ripples on water. The water reflects light creating light and dark patches.

August 2018

Hidden Tides

(10)

01

A eye-level shot depicts a street with a sign leaning against a white wall and a mountain range in the background under a clear sky.

Four years of studying design were finally coming to an end. David, Sasha, and I decided we needed a break, something to mark the closing of this chapter,  so we planned a trip to Sinai.

02

An image captures a candid scene of several men riding in the back of a white pickup truck, partially obscured by a dark object on the left, foreground.

The drive down in the car was filled with excitement, a rush of freedom and a strange sense of finality. We laughed a lot, played music too loud, and let the desert air rush in through the open windows.

03

The image shows a close-up of a green iron gate in front of a rocky hill. The gate features decorative elements including tulip-shaped ends and sharp, pointy tops.

Yet, underneath the thrill, there was an undercurrent I couldn’t quite ignore. Over the years, I had felt a certain tension building between David and Sasha, a tension I could never fully understand.

04

A sunny beach resort scene with a woman in a hat in the foreground. She sits cross-legged on a concrete ledge, wearing an orange swimsuit.

I often wondered if they felt it too, or if it was just me imagining things. We arrived in Dahab and found a small beachside bar filled with the smell of salt and the sound of slow, old music.

05

A person sits on rocks by a body of water. From the back, the person is shirtless and sun reflects off their skin.

We settled into a lazy rhythm: drinking, smoking, and talking about everything and nothing as the afternoon wore on.

06

A silhouetted person rides a white horse along a beach at sunset. The person, facing away, wears dark clothing.

Time slipped by without us noticing, as if the world outside had paused just for us.

07

The image shows dark ripples on water. The water reflects light creating light and dark patches.

As the sun began to set, the atmosphere shifted. The light melted into the water, scattering like a thousand tiny jewels across the surface of the sea.

08

A nude woman with dark hair is sitting on a rock in the ocean facing right. She has her hand on her head securing her hair so that it is up in a high ponytail.

It was the kind of sunset that made everything—every thought, every feeling—seem sharper, more urgent. I glanced at Sasha and noticed she had grown quiet. Her eyes were fixed on the horizon.

09

The image shows a serene seascape with gentle waves during the dawn. The sky transitions from a pale pink to a soft blue at the horizon.

At the time, I didn’t think much of it. It was only later that I learned that, that evening on the beach—somewhere between the golden sky and the darkening waves—she realized exactly what she was feeling.

10

A photo captures a couple on a pier. A man stands shirtless, looking out toward a hazy mountain range.

The trip was supposed to be a celebration of endings, but for Sasha, it was the beginning of something she could no longer ignore.

Dead Sea With Michael

(10)

August 2019

A man is seen from the back wearing a white tank top and dark swimwear. He is posed at a white railing overlooking a sea under a bright blue sky.
Captured from a low angle, the composition features a tranquil waterscape characterized by a shoreline adorned with a textured deposit.

There’s something magical about introducing someone you love to a place that lives in your bones. The Dead Sea has always held a strange, quiet power over me, its stillness, its impossible salt, its shimmering light. One Summer, I took Michael there.

 

Michael is a dear friend from the UK, and over the years, he’s become more like family. Every time he visits, we find ourselves on some wild adventure. Driving through forgotten roads, climbing into ancient ruins, or chasing light through the old streets of Jerusalem. And I always bring my camera. I’ve been photographing Michael for years now. He’s more than a subject. He’s part of the story I’m trying to tell about wonder, connection, and fearlessness.

A muted, full-shot image shows a green and white marbled surface with the dark, indistinct silhouette of a hand.
A medium shot presents a shirtless man in a suit against a bright, sunny landscape. The man, with dark hair/facial hair and sunglasses, leans casually against a white wall, wearing a watch and dark swimwear.
An eye-level shot depicts a woman on a beach, facing away from the viewer, with several other figures in the background.

This trip felt different. Maybe it was the low winter sun or the silence that stretched for miles. Maybe it was just time. I wanted him to see the place not as a tourist sees it, but as I do. As somewhere that holds weight, history, contradiction. Beauty and decay. Life and stillness.

A medium shot presents a shirtless man in a suit against a bright, sunny landscape. The man, with dark hair/facial hair and sunglasses, leans casually against a white wall, wearing a watch and dark swimwear.
An abstract close-up shows lumpy white formations against a gray granulated background. Texture dominates as the formations bulge and branch.
A person swims in a blue sinkhole with tan cliffs around the water.

We arrived just as the golden hour began to bloom. The salt formations sparkled like frost under the sun, and the air was thick with minerals. Michael walked ahead, barefoot and fearless, as always. I followed, camera in hand, capturing the way he moved through the landscape—like someone stepping into a dream.

 

Later, we floated together, laughing like kids, covered in salt and mud. We made portraits there, in that surreal world, and I could see something in Michael’s eyes I hadn’t captured before. A kind of reverence. Or maybe it was reflection.

A vertical shot depicts a serene scene at the Dead Sea. In the distance, a line of white posts supports canvas sunshades over people bobbing in the water.
A medium shot captures a shirtless man in a boat, gazing directly at the viewer. He has dark hair, a trimmed beard, and wears a small earring. He's seated on a chair, with a watch visible on his wrist.
Captured in a serene, minimalist style, the image presents a tranquil waterscape.

When I look back at the images, I see more than a trip. I see a conversation between us, between my lens and his trust, between this land and our shared courage to explore it with open hearts.

 

This is what photography is to me. A bridge. A map. A way to say “this is how I see you. This is how I see this place. Come, let’s remember it together.”

A medium shot captures a shirtless man in a boat, gazing directly at the viewer. He has dark hair, a trimmed beard, and wears a small earring. He's seated on a chair, with a watch visible on his wrist.

Closing

(09)

I chose to live by the sea. The pull toward that endless horizon comes from a deep need to leave the city behind and look outward, toward something wider, quieter, unknown. The infinite space allows me to create. Out there, the connection between human and nature feels powerful, almost spiritual.

A silhouette of a bald person against an orange sunset. The person's head and shoulders are visible above a dark blue horizon line.
A photo shows a long stick with a bunch of palm leaves at the top. The backdrop is black with noise. The color of the stick is grey. The leaves are green.
A blurry photo features a man slightly left of center against a dark, color-graded background. The background transitions from a maroon color near the bottom of the frame to dark purplish-brown at the top.
A low-angle shot captures a solitary street lamp against an evening sky.
A close-up portrait captures a woman against a dark background.
The image shows a group of men in the ocean. Some are deeper in the water, up to their torso, while others are closer to the shore, wading out. The water is a greenish-blue color.
A view upward reveals a striking silhouette of a palm tree set against a bright, blue sky. The sun, acting as a dazzling light source, shines intensely behind the tree's trunk, creating a strong contrast.
A medium shot of a white swan’s torso diving head-first into murky water.
Monochromatic shot of water with sunlight creating highlights in the water, waves visible.
A silhouette of a bald person against an orange sunset. The person's head and shoulders are visible above a dark blue horizon line.
A photo shows a long stick with a bunch of palm leaves at the top. The backdrop is black with noise. The color of the stick is grey. The leaves are green.
A blurry photo features a man slightly left of center against a dark, color-graded background. The background transitions from a maroon color near the bottom of the frame to dark purplish-brown at the top.
A low-angle shot captures a solitary street lamp against an evening sky.
A close-up portrait captures a woman against a dark background.
The image shows a group of men in the ocean. Some are deeper in the water, up to their torso, while others are closer to the shore, wading out. The water is a greenish-blue color.
A view upward reveals a striking silhouette of a palm tree set against a bright, blue sky. The sun, acting as a dazzling light source, shines intensely behind the tree's trunk, creating a strong contrast.
A medium shot of a white swan’s torso diving head-first into murky water.
Monochromatic shot of water with sunlight creating highlights in the water, waves visible.
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