"When I was 26-years of age, behind my office desk in Chicago, all I dreamed of was travel, adventure, learning language, and connecting to the world. So, I put on one backpack, and moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I knocked on doors trying to find English teaching jobs. Three years later, I was still there. My camera became my journal and at first was simply a place for me to go when I needed a creative outlet or was feeling the distance of home. People started asking about my photography, wanting to hire me for various projects, and inquiring about buying a piece. These precious photos are from my first years as a photographer, and thus, my favorite collection. There is pure heart here along with scattered pleasure and passionate connection for documenting an incredible part of our world."- Ashley K. Barnes

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