Documentary Photography of The Sapara Nation
The experience of immersing myself in the Ecuadorian Amazon, surrounded by the Sapara Nation and the incredible wisdom of @manariushigua and @florencia.fridman, was nothing short of life-changing. Words can't do justice to the lessons learned and the profound connection to Pachamama I felt while there.
The Sapara Nation has been a beacon of harmony, living in balance with the natural world for centuries. Yet, their population and language are at risk, making it even more urgent for us to protect these precious places and people. It was an honor to capture moments of their culture and spirit.
@florencia.fridman and @manariushigua host retreats to the @naku.com.ec yearly. If you have the chance, I implore you to join and witness the healing power of the Sapara Nation firsthand. Let's work together to preserve the beauty and wisdom of our Mother Earth.
Testimonials
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““Dani truly helped to create one of the biggest shifts in my life. She walked me through a profound healing that I believe is a new beginning for me. Dani is loving and gentle and incredibly insightful. Our session took me deep into major blocks that have been a part of my family for generations, blocks I could never have even identified if it were not for her. She then helped me release them and left me feeling light and sparkly and truly myself! Dani is magical and I can’t wait to continue working with her.”
Jen Dale
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““I’m someone who loves photoshoots and I’ve photographed with a lot of photographers and Dani is something completely different. She is gifted not only in her art, in her creative expression but in her ability to see and witness.”
Cara H.
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"All I can say that Dani was the mastermind in helping me conquer. Conquer the walls that I had in making one of my dreams come true. In a matter of a few hours, I was an ancient queen, a leader, a nomadic fighter, a dancer, a romantic, a Believer. The beauty of this photoshoot is that it was a process. A process of talking through; discussing ideas; sharing past, present, and future; and simply saying the truth. The process brought out the truth and the truth is revealed in the imagery."
Lara Berry
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“Thank you for such an incredible, empowering, sensual, life-changing experience. I truly can't thank you enough."
Susan
Mini- Film Documentary
Cacao + Climate Change
Cacao + Climate Change,” a mini-documentary that I had the privilege of filming, which delves into the fascinating connection between cacao and our rapidly changing climate. Witness the captivating stories of Ecuadorian farmers and their firsthand accounts of the challenges they face in today’s world.
This thought-provoking film not only highlights the urgency of embracing ancestral wisdom and sustainable practices, such as biodiversity farming, but also serves as a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of raising awareness about the impact of climate change on the cacao industry.