I’ve always seen the world a little differently. As the only son of a physically disabled Puerto Rican mother and a Caucasian father who battled mental health challenges, I grew up straddling two worlds. My parents met at a physical therapy clinic, each overcoming their own struggles in a society that often didn’t understand them. Having a child wasn’t easy, but my mother was determined—her greatest dream was to become a mother.
I share this because it shapes the way I see and capture the world through my photography. My work is rooted in contrast—snapshots of duality. Old vs new, flight vs swimming, East vs West, wealth vs struggle. I grew up understanding both sides of the coin, experiencing life through my parents’ eyes while also navigating a world where I could blend in. I know what it means to feel like an outsider, yet also recognize the advantages of being a chameleon. This perspective informs every frame I take, capturing the beauty, tension, and complexity of the world around us.
Beyond photography, I’ve always been captivated by cultures. What makes each one unique, and how they blend and evolve. I’ve traveled to 15 countries, across three continents, and even lived in Brazil for two years. Immersing myself in different ways of life, from favelas to beachfront high rises. As a polyglot who speaks four languages, I love breaking barriers through communication and connection. While every culture has its distinct traditions, I’ve also seen firsthand how multiculturalism is shaping modern societies, especially in the West. The world is becoming more intertwined, and I find inspiration in documenting both the preservation of cultural identity and the beautiful ways in which they merge.