VITO L. TANZI Travel, Landscape & Wildlife Photographer | Explorer How It All Started I wasn’t born with a camera in hand, nor did I ever consider myself artistic. In fact, before 2015, my idea of photography was snapping the occasional cellphone shot. But everything changed when my wife handed me my first “real” camera and uttered the words that would alter my life forever: "You can’t go to the Galápagos Islands with just an iPhone." Challenge accepted. That trip to the Galápagos wasn’t just a bucket-list adventure—it was the spark that ignited my passion for photography. I devoured YouTube tutorials, practiced tirelessly, and even attended Scott Kelby Photography Workshops (an absolute dream for me). Suddenly, I was seeing the world not just as a traveler but as a storyteller, capturing moments that spoke to the soul. Having lived across the Middle East and Europe for over 25 years, I’ve been lucky enough to explore more than 70 countries.