This is my story. ​

My name is Albert but my family and childhood friends call me "Chico", named after my American-Italian grandfather. I was born and raised in the Philippines, where the culture and stunning landscapes pieced together the lens that captures my world.
 
I grew up immersed in two diverse cultures: 13,544km apart to be exact. I believe that my upbringing has taught me to embrace all the different qualities and cultural nuances that make me a third-culture kid. 

I began my professional career working as a drone operator for Asian Air Safari, a documentary show featuring unique flying and travel adventures. I continued my passion for documentaries as I worked as a freelance Cinematographer and Editor for Votary Films while attending Emerson College in Boston.
 
In May 2018, I embarked on one of my greatest artistic challenges. I travelled to Haiti for one-week to direct and shoot a short-documentary titled, "Florise: The Beauty of Haiti", which celebrates it's people, landscapes and culture through the eyes of a 15-year old girl.  The film screened at several festivals across the world and received First Prize at the Haiti International Film Festival.

The two-week experience working for TUI Blue across Europe  led to an even bigger opportunity to live and work in Tuscany for three months for Toscana Resort Castelfalfi. Since then, my photography has been featured across several platforms including Conde Nast Traveller, National Geographic and BACCALA. 
 
I'm now based outside of Florence, continuing my passion for the arts and helping others tell their story.