Photo Credit: Diogo Paulo @diografic

Thanks for meeting us on what seems like one of your many stopovers in NYC – you’re always traveling. How long have you been taking photos on your travels?

I’ve been taking photos for the past 10 years and exploring all parts of the world.

Did you have a lightbulb moment where you thought you’d like to get more involved with photography as a career?

As an Art Director, I felt I could explore another creative area and photography was the first on my list of interests. I became more involved when I moved to New York City 5 years ago but never thought about it as a career. I still work full-time as an Art Director because it’s what I’m most passionate about. I love the balance.

Can you show us some of your favourite photos?

Yeah, I took this first one at Antelope Canyon. I went on a road trip and when we were leaving, I saw my girlfriend going in front of me and asked her to stop. I felt it represented a little bit of the magnitude of being in that place and moment.

My first trip to San Francisco was full of fog; every single day we explored this very mystic cloudy city. This photo was taken on my very last day visiting the city. I was crossing the street and suddenly there was a tram coming straight out of the fog.

Myanmar, there’s not a country like it. This trip is probably one of my favourite memories – the light, the experiences, the people were unforgettable. I would love to come back here one day.

Your photos really bring us back to why we love travel. It may feel like these places are a world away, but the photos bring you right into that moment with you. The first photo series that caught our eye was Vietnam. Is there one destination that you’ve travelled to that stands out more than the others for you?

Vietnam is very singular because of its landscapes, people, street scenes, and one of my favourite places for sure. I would also have to say Myanmar. It’s a place with a unique light and both sunrise and sunset have this amazing orange palette that I instantly became passionate about.

You’ve been a part of some incredible projects over the years, is there one trip that will stay with you forever?

I believe all of them were important in different levels: some because they challenged me to capture products (which is not at the core my photography style), others were amazing because they allowed me to travel and a few were also great because I had to learn skills that I didn’t have. Going to Tokyo with Mazda and to Vietnam with Kiehl’s were pretty massive though.

What’s the first thing you seek out when you get to your destination? Food, the hotel, museums, coffee, bar?

One of my favourite things is to see cities and landscapes from above. I probably got this from living in NYC and going up the buildings to see it in a completely different light. In Bangkok, one of my goals was to see the sunrise from the highest rooftop (which I did) and in places like Bagan where the landscape have nothing to do with the heights.

In most places, I try to fly my drone to really capture the perspective from above. It’s a completely different viewpoint which complements the experiences every place has to offer. I try to observe and photograph whatever feels most natural in the moment.

After the view, it has to be the food. Local food is always something I’m happy to try.

What’re the next few destinations on this year’s travel list?

Argentina, Tanzania and China.

Next destination on your personal bucket list?

Iceland.

Is there a color palette that you gravitate towards most?

Blues that turn into grays.

What’s your go-to show, movie, or book for a long haul flight?

I always have a Netflix series that I need to catch up on. I’m currently reading a book from Donald Roos at the moment and I always have RX Y on my playlist.