My travels through South America took me to Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, and Brazil—each place offering a different kind of connection, both personal and professional. These journeys stretched across highlands and lowlands, through cities, villages, and remote landscapes where history felt close and time seemed to move differently.

Bolivia held a personal resonance for me. I was once married to someone from the country, and for a time, my son lived there. That connection gave me a more intimate understanding of place—beyond the surface, into the rhythms of daily life. In Peru, my sister worked in the Andes, which added another layer of familiarity and emotional depth to my time there. Her connection to the region opened a space for my own.

Colombia left a powerful impression. I was invited to teach a workshop at the Centro Colombo Americano—an experience that remains one of the most meaningful of my life. The openness of the students, the energy of the place, and the exchange of stories and perspectives all left a lasting impact. It reminded me that photography is as much about listening as it is about seeing.

In Brazil, I was drawn to contrast—the quiet of rural life set against the pulse of sprawling cities. From deep green interiors to concrete edges, the country offered layers of complexity, rhythm, and resilience.

I wasn’t seeking the whole story in any of these places—only fragments. A face turning in a crowd, a curtain blowing in a window, a shadow falling across stone. These are not just photographs, but moments held briefly in light, shaped by connection, presence, and time.