my job revolves around the boundless entity of connection.
I'm a traveling photographer, a photojournalist if you will, for worldly lovers. I specialize, (mostly), in documenting celebratory expressions of love and those raw moments in which the human soul sets out to explore the cracks and crevices of the world.
I devote my creative process to sharing the tales of humankind, while deciphering the human experience and the natural world through a loving, earth-centric, and emotive focus. I use mixed mediums, (digital and film formats), in nearly all of my projects to capture the essence of the timelessness found within all people, places, and things that exist.
While some may believe the heart of this job lies solely within taking beautiful photos, that would be a ghastly misrepresentation of what remains at the core of what I do.
Fulfilling this role is being flexible because mother nature’s mood can change in an instant. It’s being resilient when things don’t go according to the plan you spent countless hours creating, (they rarely ever do). It’s finding yourself repeatedly humbled in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times. It’s learning how to observe simultaneously through all five senses, and then through a sixth sense you gather from being truly empathetic. It’s surrendering to the vulnerability that comes with such heartfelt tasks of capturing the essence of the people in front of you.
But most importantly - it's understanding that judgement will hinder your ability to create honestly, but an open mind and open heart will bring you new strides of creative freedom.
welcome, I'm ciana
A storyteller and wanderluster.
Welcome to our world, where every moment spent together never goes uncherished.
My life is woven within my partner's, Ryan, along with our three beloved pups. We are true adventurers at heart, always finding ways to embrace the beauty of the earth and sea. In the warmer months, you’ll find us tending to our lush gardens, embarking on spontaneous road trips, and relishing every opportunity to be in the outdoors as a family. When winter arrives, we indulge in the thrill of off-roading in the Jeep, carving down snowy slopes, and seeking tropical escapes to islands south of the equator.
Our passion for life extends to our love for wholesome meals, artisanal cocktails, eclectic art collections, live music, and the occasional elaborate thriller or raunchy comedy. Our dream is to one day cultivate our own paradise—a piece of land where we can grow, forage, raise animals, and create a haven that supports slow-paced living.
As partners in life and (sometimes) work, Ry and I form an exceptional team. His unwavering support and boundless motivation give me the gift of creative freedom, and the ability to make any project come to life.
Ry’s assistance ranges from behind-the-scenes logistics to associate shooting with various cameras, handling film, and ensuring seamless transitions from one location to another. Together, we turn dreams into reality, capturing the essence of love and adventure in every frame.
life behind the lens
this is my nonna
My nonna was a small woman from Italy. She came with a traveling spirit, yet she had the most subtle fierceness about her. I inherited her innate need to experience the world - living among different cultures, speaking other languages, and always finding ways to jet off to the next adventure.
I also inherited my Nonna’s photographic keepsakes and vintage postcards that detail the profundities of her century-long life, a life that she preserved well. She was a true documentarian, never really realizing the legacy she was leaving behind for her future generations. She meticulously documented the moments of change and evolution in her life, and those close to her - the kind of core moments that have a tendency to linger in our hearts.
Over the years, I learned that my Nonna and I had a lot in common. I learned that she valued the power and importance of a photograph in the same capacity I do. I learned where my globe-trotting disposition came from, and my inability to escape the fascination of blending different eras together.
I miss her beyond measure, but she will always live on through my work. Unbeknownst to her, she solidified the importance in what I do, and for that, I wish I could thank her. But somehow, I think she already knows.
A deeper dive
it all began with her.
