Our Photography
How we capture and share the story of travel
How We Approach Photography
The images on this site come from real experiences in real communities. They are taken by professional photographers who travel with us, by our staff, by the educators and families who join our programs, and by the community members who welcome us. We believe photography should reflect travel as it actually happens.
Every image we share tells a story about a place and the people in it. We think carefully about how those stories are told. Who is centered in the frame matters. Whether a person is positioned as an active participant or a passive subject matters. Whether the image reflects dignity, context, and the full picture of a community matters.
Our Photography Guidelines ask travelers and staff to approach photography with respect and intention, using it as a tool to uplift and tell positive stories. These guidelines are part of our broader commitment to responsible interactions, including a child protection policy that governs how our travelers and staff interact with minors and how we look out for the wellbeing of children in every community we visit. Learn more about our approach to responsible travel.
We do not use AI-generated images, and we keep digital retouching to a minimum. Some of our images were captured on film, which accounts for their natural grain. On rare occasions, we use stock photography to show a destination or activity we have not yet photographed ourselves, and only when the image is truthful to the location and experience.
Our Photographers
AnaMaria Garcia
A photographer and writer with a BFA in photography from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Her background in experiential education drew her to Offbeat, where she spent time as a member of the team photographing programs across Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. Her images have helped define how Offbeat shares its story with the world. AnaMaria is based in New York and available worldwide.
Jean Pierre D'Alessandro
A Dominican filmmaker and photographer with a deep love for nature and storytelling. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he studied filmmaking in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has since captured stories across Latin America and Europe. Working across both digital and analog photography, he brings a timeless, textured approach to his visuals. Jean-Pierre has photographed and filmed Offbeat programs and staff trainings across our locations. Now based in Las Terrenas, Samaná, his work focuses on capturing the natural beauty of his island home.
Justin Kase Conder
Founder of JKase & Co., a visual production agency with more than 25 years of experience capturing imagery across 43 countries. His work has appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, and Sports Illustrated. A longtime friend of Offbeat, Justin has photographed programs in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, bringing the same curiosity and care for people to every shoot.
Thank You
Many of the images on this site were shared by the travelers, educators, partners, and staff who make our programs what they are. We are grateful to everyone who has trusted us with their photos and helped us tell this story.
Traveled with us? We'd love to see your photos. Send them to hola@offbeattravel.us.
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