Arkana Spiritual Center

Iquitos, Peru

I traveled to the Arkana Spiritual Center, an eco-lodge along the Ucayali River in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, to document Dreka Gates and her healing ceremonies. Surrounded by rainforest, this journey was rooted in spiritual awakening for both of us and guided by a love ethic. I captured the light Dreka carries, the atmosphere of the Amazon, and daily life in Libertad Village and the Iquitos city square. These photographs are filled with joy, gratitude, and discovery. What stayed with me most was the freeness of the children in the village, their fearless play and the risks they were willing to take. It reminded me how much we can learn about letting fear go and standing in our strength, something I continue to emulate in my own life. These images represent my attempt to honor a world I had never seen before while capturing moments of connection, culture, and spirit.

- Thank you Dreka Gates, all the amazing people I met along the way, and Arkana Spiritual Center!

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