Being in an extremely conservative and traditional environment made him move away from his home and family. But it was worth it, he explains. With the distance and the passage of time, he has been able to explain everything he lived through photography. And, although he recognizes that he is still “in the process of reconciliation” with himself, his experiences have helped him find his photographic style, capable of crossing borders: “Speaking about myself and being specific to my own experiences gets me closer to communicating my vision”.