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…

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Sitting here in Ishigaki, I can’t help but chuckle when I think back on Osaka. The two couldn’t feel more different, especially after the quiet simplicity of Taketomi, a small island just off Ishigaki where I had spent a night.