Was I a pioneer in drone photography? Revisiting my early experiments led to unexpected discoveries: National Geographic articles cited in U.S. patents, university educational references, aerial ballet photography, humanitarian mapping in Nepal, and the mentorship of conservation biologist Thomas E. Lovejoy.
Before drones became everyday photographic tools, I was experimenting with flying cameras and imagining new possibilities for art, exploration, and conservation. From early quadcopters to aerial ballet and documenting drone mapping in earthquake-stricken Nepal, this is the story of how a new perspective changed my photography.
When a Photograph From Jackson Heights Reached the Smithsonian Sometimes, the most extraordinary stories are waiting just a […]
Finding cheap flights isn’t luck—it’s a skill. In this guide, I share the strategies I’ve learned traveling to more than 100 countries, helping you save money and explore the world with confidence.
In Kosovo, festivals are more than seasonal events—they are threads woven into the country’s cultural fabric, carrying stories […]
In the heart of Colombia, two languages—Wayuunaiki and Nasa Yuwe—carry the wisdom, identity, and stories of their people. […]
One of Kike Calvo’s photographs from The World of Dances project has traveled the globe as part of National Geographic’s Women: A Century of Change exhibition—a powerful tribute to women who have shaped history and culture through resilience, expression, and tradition.
When Kike Calvo lost his father, everything changed. In this emotional and revealing video, National Geographic Photo Expert […]
In 2025, The Associated Press launched a year-long investigation into the authorship of the iconic “Napalm Girl” photo, long credited to Nick Ut. Prompted by claims in the film The Stringer, the AP reviewed archival footage, eyewitness accounts, and physical negatives. While new questions emerged, the agency concluded there was insufficient evidence to change the credit, preserving Ut’s authorship of one of history’s most powerful war images.
As a business and travel expert, I’ve learned that choosing the right credit card can completely transform your […]