Frequently Asked Questions Q. What are Lightroom presets? A. Lightroom presets are adjustable filters you apply in the editing process to make your photo look a certain way or style. Over the years of editing I’ll change things like curves, shadows, split toning etc to achieve a specific look. When I find one that works […]

Good morning from a rainy day in Cape Town This month will be a bit more personal than others. A few days ago I opened up the topic of what I should write about this month and the overwhelming majority of you were curious about my move to South Africa. Before dive into that here […]

  1. Your brain actually can’t measure how much oxygen is in your blood. Your urge to breathe comes from a buildup/elevated level of carbon dioxide (since you aren’t exhaling).  When you start to have ‘contractions’ sort of a light spasm in your diaphragm which is your body trying to tell you to breathe, generally […]

This year I really leaned into my wellness routine – I wore a sleep tracker, I journaled, listened to podcasts on health and I optimized my habits like a life raft as personal and global events went through so many upheavals. I wanted to share a brief list of the simple habits and supplements that, […]

Habitas for lunch – take a swim while you wait. Hummus platter and black shrimp ceviche are winners. Sam loved the chicken too. Such a vibe. Quiet. Just go to the entrance of the hotel and tell them you want to eat and they’ll let you through. I ate there three times and once they […]

Photos by: @josiahwg After living in Tulum for a month I was able to visit a small portion of the hundreds of cenotes in the area. It’s some of the clearest water and best diving I’ve experienced so I’m excited to share some of my notes with you. In Mayan culture, cenotes are the openings […]

Hi everyone! A long-overdue podcast list featuring some of my recommendations but a lot from you all too! Where applicable I listed the exact episode recommended. Feel free to add any others (along with a short description and episode recommendation in the comments). Happy listening and learning 🙂   A few of my recent favorites: […]

This month I’m doing a 30 day meditation challenge for myself. I notice how much more centered I feel starting my day, more clear in what is important to me, and more in touch with my emotions (versus being affected by other people’s energy). Many people tell me they don’t know how to meditate or […]

At the beginning of last year I had never once contemplated visiting South Africa. First off, it’s quite literally on the other side of the globe and I really hadn’t heard too much about it. I thought mmm desert, lions, wildlife photographers and retired bird watchers – no idea why that was just my weirdly […]

All photos in collaboration with @samkolder This past February Sam and I got to stay (our second time!) at The Club at Kukui’ula on Kaua’i’s south shore (@kukuiula) for eight spectacular days of adventure, quiet time, and deep work before I headed out to India. With a focus on living well Kukui’ula’s private community maintains […]

This piece was greatly contributed to by my friend Ryan Chang (@ryanschang), an Invasive Species Associate at the Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC). Over the last few years I’ve had the great pleasure of canyoneering and learning small bits of “best practice” from him, Cory Yap, and Katie Ersbak, all of whom work in conservation […]

I know a lot of you have asked for more Kauai related recommendations so here are some of my favorite places to eat on island. I tend to favor healthy dishes, local ingredients, and family owned small places so a lot of these lean that way. If you’ve been here and don’t see your favorite place […]

All photos taken in collaboration with Sam Kolder. As part of our trip across Finland, Sweden, and Norway our team got to stay at the very exclusive Wolf Lodge in Northern Norway about three hours drive from our previous stop, the Ice Hotel in Kiruna, Sweden. The lodge is part of the larger Polar Park, […]

Tips for travel aka how to stay alive through 42 hours of travel.. As I contemplate flights back to South Africa for the second time this year it’s hard not to cringe at the time stamp beside the itineraries… 37 hours, 42 hours. That’s one way. Epic. I fly a lot and almost never have the […]

I asked for some book recommendations in my IG story and you guys came out in full force!! It made me so happy! Hundred of recommendations to sort through, but here were the top ones that came up a few times, some classic favorites, and another 40 or so for the over achievers 🙂 Seems […]

I recently shared a little instagram story about the “one minute rule” from Gretchen Rubin’s podcast “Happier” and was blown away by the hundreds of messages I received about people wanting/trying/being more productive. This has a huge area of interest for me a) because I own my own business and therefore am my own boss […]

This February I was invited by the Four Seasons to experience and photograph their newly reopened eco-luxury resort on the Peninsula Papagayo, a 1,400 acre private peninsula in the northern coast of Costa Rica. I had heard so much about Costa Rica’s “pura vida” lifestyle, but I didn’t quite understand what it meant until I was […]

I have an exercise for you. I want you to pretend it is New Years Eve and to write out your year as if it has already happened… What have you accomplished? Who are you with and where? How do you feel? Goals, relationships, business ideas, everything. Try to be as specific as possible and […]