I just came back from a remarkable 4-month journey through Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Kenya) and it was an eye opening experience. From awe-inspiring safaris in the Serengeti to immersing in the vibrant cultures of Maasai people, my adventure was an unforgettable tapestry of sights and sounds. Exploring the stunning landscapes of the Maasai Mara National Park, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, Amboseli National Park, Okavango Delta and many other spectacular places left me in awe of nature's beauty. Engaging with local communities, tasting authentic cuisine, an ..read more

Earlier this year I spent 6 month traveling in South America: Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia. I tried to travel in Panama but they had general strike and the Panama City was blocked by protesters. So, after waiting for a week for the strike to be over, I went back to Colombia. What an adventure ..read more

Sometimes you have to be lucky. This is how I felt when my long time client called me and asked to accompany her to Italy and photograph her. Below are some of her favorite photos.  ..read more

Ever since I finished the John Muir Trail two years ago, I was dreaming of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Well, I just finished 1500 mile walk, starting at Mexican border and finishing at Southern Washington border at the Bridge of the Gods (I had to skip High Sierra section due to extremely dangerous river crossings). The reason I had to stop at the Bridge of gods is because I have to photograph a wedding in two weeks. As always, photography is very important to me. So I carried 7 pounds of camera equipment on this walk. To anyone who does backpacking, it is obviously very heavy luxury item ..read more

When you photograph a family with 4 year old child, you never know what to expect. A child could be an angel or in a split second can decide that photo session is not what they want at the moment! :) Photographing Shelley and Ellen was no exception. Yet in the middle what seemed like chaos, we got beautiful family photos!     ..read more

I cannot thank enough Daphne and her daughter for being an amazing  models during their photo session in Golden Gate Park and then at the beach. The best compliment I could ever receive is when Daphne told me that her daughter said about photo session: "She loved it and you! She asked about you the other day. "I want to see Fima again". Everyone had fun during the photo session ..read more

This couple met each other on Pacific Crest Trail in 2017. I met this couple also in 2017 when I hiked Pacific Crest Trail around mile 450. Last August we met again, hiked to the lake in Sierra Mountains, located at ten thousand feet and did a wedding photography in the best possible location ..read more

I have met this couple when we hiked on Pacific Crest Trail in 2017. Last month I photographed their wedding in San Francisco City Hall ..read more

Another successful family photo session in San Francisco ..read more

Last December I did an advertising sports photo session for the future olympic contender Miguel Mattox, who has been winning triathlons left and right. The photo session took place on top of Mt. Tam ..read more