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In Los Angeles
I am a software engineer by trade and a photographer by all other measures.
In manila
I am someone who's lived in one place, on the same street, with the same people, all her life. I think that's the biggest reason of my being so excited to see every other place on earth. Someone once asked me what my plan in life is. All I can say is that I want to see the world. That's what has me getting out of bed in the morning and trudging off to work.
In cognito
Hobbyist photographer when I'm not at the day job as a graphic designer.
In Okinawa
A retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer living as an expatriate in the "Goya Republic." I love this place for it's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Presently, I do freelance writing and photography for local publications. A writer first and photographer second, my passion is the photo essay. I select the photographs I post on this and other sites to tell a story. Hence, even though I'm still a hack wannabe, you're better off reading my stories first and viewing the pictures second.
In Brazil
I am an ex-pat living in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. My goal in life is to travel, travel, travel.
In the pacific northwest
I am unable to function without a camera.
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Valery Rizzo is a New York City based stock, assignment and fine art photographer, specializing in lifestyle, and travel imagery, with a focus on Portraiture. Valery is a contributor to Gettyimages, Corbis, Jupiterimages and Alamy and she is currently working on a book on "Brooklyn" shot with plastic cameras. Originally starting out with a B.F.A in Illustration from Pratt Institute, Valery has had a career as an Illustrator, Art Director, and Designer before becoming a Photographer