I’m Anita, your lead photographer. The Mediterranean has been my home since the winter of 2020 when we moved to Nice, just a few days before my 27th birthday. However, my heritage and roots trace back to Hawai‘i, where I was born and raised on the island of O‘ahu. Though it has been a long time since I left my little island, it remains a deep part of who I am.
Growing up in Hawai’i, I developed a deep connection to the land (ʻāina), the ocean, and the traditions passed down through generations. Although there is still so much of the world I want to see before I one day return home, I think that deep-rooted connection to nature is the reason why I’ve found my way to the slow, intentional rhythm of Mediterranean life.
Outside of photography, my greatest joy is being in nature, whether it’s hiking, surfing, or simply spending a quiet day by the sea, doing nothing at all.
