A multimedia storyteller striving to create powerful visuals that evoke deeper connectedness and empathy worldwide

I’m Olivia,

a documentary photographer, videographer, and writer determined to shed light on the beauty and nuance of people’s singular and collective stories. I’m dedicated to proving that deeper understanding through storytelling leads to positive change within pressing issues worldwide.

Where I’ve been and where I’m going:

 
View fullsize "Guardians of the Munzur" is an ongoing project that explores the unique culture of the Zaza Kurds, an Indigenous minority group in Eastern Turkey whose sacred cultural connection to nature and the ancient Munzur River is under threat. Alon
View fullsize I’m thrilled to share the beginnings of a personal project I’ve been working on for the past year. I’ve been researching and documenting the Zaza Kurds, an Indigenous minority group in Eastern Turkey whose rich cultural history is u
View fullsize While on an after dinner walk, I stopped to ask this woman if she minded if I took a photo of her. She said she didn’t mind, then offered me some fruit from her own bowl. I love how simply friendships can form in communal cultures. It gives me
View fullsize Evening street life and meticulous litter collection, framed by the serene late summer sun setting
View fullsize A favorite street shot from the past week ❤️
View fullsize A visual contrast of the coexistence of tradition and modernity through the eyes of an outsider in metropolitan Central Asia
View fullsize I took this photo because the way the man was sitting and the expression on his face looked very similar to the posture of the beloved stray dog lounging on the road in front of him. After taking the photo, the man shouted to me “Turn around!&r
View fullsize Everyday scenes of inspiration from Central Asia // June, 2024
View fullsize Slovenia is a small country, but it is filled with unexpected treasures ❤️
View fullsize After years of having it on a shelf, I finally read Ansel Adams' autobiography during our travels. I discovered so much joy and inspiration between its pages, reaffirming my personal passion to highlight beauty, rather than solely human struggle thro
View fullsize When I close my eyes and envision a peaceful place, this is what I imagine, I just didn’t know it really existed. Bohinj, Slovenia 🏔️🌲
View fullsize Bled Painter | Slovenia, 2024 💚 #slovenia #slovenija

  • “We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond." - Mister Rogers