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After the Storm

I woke to a quiet brightness in the clouds, listening to the soft rhythm of the last raindrops, with a feeling that something might be waiting. When I stepped outside, a full arc of color had risen over the Malibu coastline - a reminder of why we wait out the storm.

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I am a fine art photographer, yoga teacher, and tai chi instructor based in Malibu, California. My photography is a way of listening - using patience, light, and long exposures to slow time and deepen presence.

Finished 30th in the Final Round of the January 2026 Competition
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Previous Rounds

1st in their Group in the Semifinal Round

1st in their Group in the Quarterfinal Round

1st in their Group in Round One