Drifts blends cinematic street photography, poetry, and candid reflections from cities around the world, finding beauty, humor, and meaning in the details most people overlook. What does the title Drifts represent about your approach to photography, writing, and observing the world?

It’s about allowing yourself to feel wonder in the wander. Letting my feet and my mind drift in the moment allows me to connect to myself on a deeper level.

What qualities in a place, object, or everyday moment tend to capture your attention?

I’m attracted to juxtaposition. Authenticity. The timeless. The absurd. Graffiti art in the historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. My GPS losing my location and leading me down random back alleys where I find the most delicious ramen.

What have your travels taught you about the similarities and differences in how people experience everyday life?

Everyone is seeking peace of mind. Yet only a few stop to find it. The daily struggle is real for everyone, but the happiest people I’ve encountered are the ones who choose to navigate the absurdity with a sense of humor and adventure. In Venice, there was a woman who seemed unhappy as she spoke of her city like a husband who, over the years, had forgotten how beautiful his wife was. Then, once in Mexico, I spoke with an Indigenous woman, with the most genuine smile, hard at work making corn tortillas by hand in the summer heat. Best tortillas I ever had.

How do you think photography and poetry can encourage people to become more observant and thoughtful about the world around them?

They can train the eye and the soul. A photograph can be a reminder to look up; a poem to look inward.

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