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If I had to tell my story, it would be about me becoming a full-time photographer and an adventure seeker along the way. But, this was not how my early years went by since I was a scared girl, stuck in the so-called comfort zone, who didn’t like to experience different and new locations, take road trips or do anything of that sort at all.

It was until 2013 when I met my now husband, who has pushed me to live the adventure and all that it entails. We started with small road trips around our city, then we made it a weekend task to discover almost every corner of my country, and we tried to do it twice per place (I’m from Ecuador, nice to meet you). Then we went further and explored Colombia, Panama, the United States, and many other places. It became the lifestyle we both chose; me and the man I love deeply.

In 2014, I made my choice: I quit my full-time job to focus just on my career, which had started early in 2006, and this was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made since after leaving my comfort zone and re-branding myself; failure was not a choice.

It’s 3 years later, and I’m doing it all again since I’m retracing the path and going at my own pace, hopeful to find my own place. Being able to work with such amazing couples made me realize that what makes my heart beat fast is capturing love stories throughout the whole world.

Wearing my boots or sneakers, my jeans or black leggings (sometimes I use skirts too), my Quechua backpack and my Chewbacca messenger bag for my camera is how you’ll find me walking through the mountains and on the road. I find inspiration in every little thing that life gives me: the feel of the wind on my face, the first touch of the ocean’s water with my feet, staring at people’s eyes and then smiling back at them.

I’ve found myself in the solitude of silence, listening to songs that race my heartbeat, pursuing my dreams, feeling not only with my body but also with my soul and heart.

Now that you know a bit more about this tiny girl, I would like to know more about you. So don’t be shy, we can start having fun in my social media platforms 😉

 

Thanks for the love and remember, always choose adventure!

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