This set of photographs is an expression of my vision of the world in its unique, magical, and seemingly extraordinary edition. And yet, such a world exactly exists around us, within reach. Trained in life to move from goal to goal, faster, higher, farther, we live almost blind to the beauty of life unfolding before our eyes. 'Closer to life’ is my expression of honoring mindfulness in everyday life, of looking at things up close, of finding the energy of being, of seeing rather than just looking, all in the service of one action – protecting admiration, so as not to miss the chance for a fulfilling life.