Hi! My name is Juzl (pronounced jew-zel, or like Tom Brady’s ex-wife—Giselle)!
I was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to North Carolina when I was fourteen. While I’ve been incredibly grateful for all the opportunities this new life has brought, I spent years feeling like something was missing until I picked up a camera.
What began as a love for hiking and exploring North Carolina’s landscapes; its wild mountains, rushing waterfalls, and quiet coastal towns has turned into something deeper: a passion for capturing the stories that often go unseen. Over time, I realized that the same curiosity I brought to the outdoors could be used to spotlight something closer to home, local businesses.
Through photography, I aim to help small businesses show who they really are. Whether it’s the warm light inside a cozy café, the hands behind handmade goods, or the energy of a team doing what they love, and I’m here to document it. My goal with Vagabond Dreamin’ isn’t just about beautiful photos; it’s about creating visuals that connect with people and tell real, authentic stories.
I believe every local business has its own adventure worth capturing—and I’d love to help share yours.
What People Say
“Distance changes utterly when you take the world on foot… the world, you realize, is enormous in a way that only you and a small community of fellow hikers know. Planetary scale is your little secret.”
– Bill Bryson
“I really believe that, as human beings, we have an innate need to explore, to see what’s around the corner.”
– Jimmy Chin
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity”
– John Muir
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