As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.

–Rumi

Odisea is a photography-led publication devoted to the stories of place—where visual storytelling, essays, and quiet advocacy come together to honor culture, landscape, and the beauty of slowing down.

Person with curly hair facing the ocean during sunset.

Welcome to My Blog

Hi, I’m Emily—the photographer and writer behind Odisea, a photography-led publication devoted to the stories of place. After more than 20 years in marketing, I began…

A decorated Christmas tree at Whalers Village on Ka'anapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii illuminated with lights and ornaments standing outdoors at dusk, with a palm tree and cloudy sky with a crescent moon in the background.

Becoming Jane

Who am I becoming? I find myself asking this on the cusp of entering 2026, standing at the threshold of a new chapter. I wrote the first lines of this piece late at night, aware of time…