If you are wondering where the name comes from, it belongs to the little love of my life, my dog Helio. "HLO" stands for Helio, and he is my ultimate daily reminder of why I love capturing the honest, beautiful details of life.
I was born and raised in a small, quiet village in Indonesia. After finishing college, I moved to the vibrant island of Bali for work. That is where I met my wonderful husband, a life changing moment that eventually brought me across the world. Now, I have been living here in the United States for six years.
If we meet in person on the streets while I am taking photos, you will notice right away that I am not originally from here! My English is still not perfect, but I am a lifelong learner and I never stop practicing to make it better. I love connecting with new people, and my camera helps me speak a universal language that everyone understands: the language of human connection.
I am so grateful to be on this journey, and I cannot wait to share your story through my lens
When I am out with my camera, my goal is simply to document the beauty of you and gift those memories back to you.
I don't charge for my photos because I love the art of documentary and storytelling. But if you do choose to support my work by buying me a coffee or leaving a tip, you are helping fuel a deeply personal dream of mine.
My ultimate dream is to one day save up enough to buy a piece of land in Indonesia to create a safe, peaceful home for the stray animals I rescue, since dogs and cats really need big attention over there. Animal welfare is a huge passion of mine, and any extra support I receive through my photography goes straight into my personal savings toward making this sanctuary a reality.
There is absolutely no obligation to give. Your tips simply support my photography and bring me one small step closer to a dream close to my heart.
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