Growing up in a small Midwestern town in Ohio, I never expected Asia to become home. Years of living here and traveling across the region have only deepened that. The color, the culture, the religious traditions - there's always something worth pointing a camera at. This is my attempt to share some of it.
Incense Village, Quang Phu Cau, Vietnam
Women arranging handmade incense sticks to dry in the sun at Quang Phu Cau village, outside Hanoi, Vietnam - one of the last remaining incense-making communities in the country.
Festival of Colors, Mathura, India
Holi celebrations at Mathura, India - considered the birthplace of the Hindu god Krishna and one of the most significant places in the world to witness the Festival of Colors.
Time (hasn't) Lapsed, Kyoto, Japan
A long exposure light trail in front of traditional architecture in Kyoto, Japan - the juxtaposition of motion and stillness in a city where time seems not to have moved.
Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar, India
A man walking tall at the Pushkar Camel Fair in Pushkar, India - one of the world's largest camel fairs and a centuries-old tradition in Rajasthan.
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Singapore
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Singapore's Chinatown illuminated during Chinese New Year celebrations - neon lotus lanterns filling the courtyard at the base of the temple.
Borobudur Temple Sunrise, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Sunrise from Borobudur Temple in Yogyakarta, Indonesia - a 9th century Buddhist temple and one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world, with 72 large stupas rising through the morning mist.
Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
The landscape of Ninh Binh, Vietnam - capital of the country in the 10th and 11th centuries, defined by limestone karst formations rising from lush river valleys.
Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji, Hakone, Japan
Mount Fuji in the distance over the calm waters of Lake Ashi in Hakone, Japan - one of the most iconic views of Japan's most iconic peak.
Morning Call, Darjeeling, India
Two monks blowing conch shells at a monastery in Darjeeling, India. The conch shell in Buddhist tradition represents the sound of the Dharma, the teachings of Buddha, calling the faithful to prayer.
Aarti Ceremony, Varanasi, India
A priest raises a burning oil lantern during the nightly Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, India - one of the most sacred and spectacular religious ceremonies in the Hindu world.
Omoide Yokocho, Tokyo, Japan
A man walks through Omoide Yokocho in Tokyo, Japan - a narrow alleyway lined with tiny ramen and yakitori shops, unchanged since the post-war era.
Lanterns, Hoi An, Vietnam
Colorful silk lanterns hanging outside a shop in Hoi An, Vietnam - the ancient town is famous for its handmade lanterns, which light up the old quarter every night.