The question “Where are you from?” has always followed me. I was born in Togo, raised in El Centro, California—just ten miles from the Mexican border—and later lived in Italy, New York, San Diego, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. Every place left its imprint, and every person I met along the way became part of my story.
As a photographer and writer, I use Portraits and Places to trace those connections. My work ranges from the streets of Bangkok to the coastlines of Ireland, and from local festivals to quiet, everyday moments. Along the way, my images have appeared on the covers of the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and The Washington Post.
This site is both a record of where I’ve been and an invitation: to take a detour, linger a little longer, and find meaning in the unexpected.
Explore the stories, browse the galleries, and join me on the journey—because every place holds a portrait, and every portrait belongs to a place.
