Seal Beach is (was?) a big, big part of my childhood. It’s just a stone’s throw, literally from Long Beach, where I was born, with the San Gabriel River being the only thing separating the two. I went to elementary school at McGaugh Elementary, daycare at Camp Marina, and did all of my schooling in the Los Alamitos School District.
I recently decided to challenge myself with a hike through one of my favorite stretches of Liguria, Italy. The twist was that I could only take photographs using the first camera I ever bought- the Canon Rebel XTI from 2006, complete with its original 18-55mm kit lens, and absolutely no editing allowed afterward.
The first time I went to Camogli, I had zero expectations. I didn’t Google it. I didn’t have a plan. I just started walking—classic me. And when I reached the entrance of the town, up on a hill before you descend a staircase into the main part of Camogli, I stopped. Right away, I felt it. I didn’t know what I was walking into, but I knew it was going to be something special.
In the year leading up to our wedding in Florence in November 2023, I spent a lot of time exploring different towns throughout Italy, trying to find the right place for us to move after we got married. Just a couple of months before the wedding, I stumbled across Recco.
This new collection features 45 framed works of art, each capturing a different perspective of Genova— its grand architecture, stunning coastline, seamless blend of modern and traditional buildings, and the vibrant energy of its streets.
This year marked the 100th anniversary of the Stella Maris Festival—a tradition that runs deep in the hearts of Camogli’s people. It honors the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris—Star of the Sea—the protector of sailors and fishermen.
My experience in Pescara this summer – think eclectic mix of architecture, beach vibes, and good eats!
My love affair with Cinque Terre began many years ago, when I first visited this enchanting land. The colorful houses, the shimmering sea, and the green cliffs that line the seaside stole my heart almost immediately. So far I’ve been lucky enough to visit Cinque Terre on three different occasions, and…
During my most recent trip to Venice – for the first time in my life while visiting this amazing city – I arrived with exactly what I knew I needed: The Canon 70-200 f2.8L Mk III.
No matter how many times I’ve walked through the narrow chaotic streets, it always feels like Naples has endless ways of amazing me. Besides, I could travel there just for the sake of having the best pizza and coffee in the world…
