Yesterday I released a second solo episode for the new season of the Wanderings Podcast. I am really happy to share insights into my path of becoming an artist, a traveler, a small business owner in a digital landscape, and I hope some lessons of that journey can be useful to you.
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Photographer Pedro Bonatto standing next to the Pyramid of Khafre in Giza, Egypt.
Finishing as Part of the Process
After three months in Thailand and two transformative months in the beautiful land of Cambodia, I find myself back in Cairo with the goal of finishing a number of projects started this year.
Read MoreOne month in Cambodia
Today it’s been a month since we arrived in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and we are starting our second month here. What was supposed to be a 10-day temple hopping adventure has transformed into a full exploration of music, dance, and mythology of the fascinating Khmer culture.
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My second song is out!
Today I released my second song. Invocation was inspired by my 8-month stay in Cairo and it’s is out on all music platforms.
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My first song is out
Today I released my first composition. Saharetni (She Put a Spell on Me) is out on all music platforms.
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Pedro Bonatto recording an episode of the Wanderings Podcast in Cairo, Egypt.
A new season of the Wanderings Podcast
Ukrainian model and dancer Tetiana Tesliuk, photographed by Pedro Bonatto, wearing a traditional Ukrainian dress in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
Around the World in Ukrainian Fashion
As a photographer and musician, I am in love with mixing ethnic elements from different cultures and exploring ancient places. These are themes that come back again and again in my work, and today I’m happy to share a little experiment with the talented model and dancer Tetiana Tesliuk in Egypt. This is the first in a series of photos showcasing Ukrainian artists in traditional outfits at landmarks around the world, during my travels this year.
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Photographer Pedro Bonatto, exploring ancient temples in Saqqarah, Egypt.
Four years on the road and 10 thousand generations of wanderers.
My 8-month stay in Egypt comes to an end in 10 days. I suddenly realized I’ve been on the road - technically with no home - for almost four years. The goal was not to become a perpetual traveler, but to take the time to experience cultures that call to me, to go on a creative pilgrimage and stay at different places around the world long enough to make them feel like home.
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Pedro Bonatto playing tabla in front of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt.
The Second Date
A story about a work-in-progress project, my second-ever music composition.
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Photographer Pedro Bonatto and dancer Iana Komarnytska during a photo shoot in Cairo.
Dreams are Maps
My favorite author, Carl Sagan, once wrote an essay called ‘Dreams are maps’, where he talked about how visions can become reality, create purpose, and inspire next generations.
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Pedro Bonatto playing the oud in Cairo.
An Old Friend
Some thoughts on picking up the oud again and side creative projects left in limbo.
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Drums of War
Yesterday I got a new metal drum. It has been on my to-have-done list since I came to Cairo. I resisted it. I am not a collector.
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The climb
I thought I was close. There was a fog up there, but at times I could see the peak reveal itself, for a brief moment, as a vision inviting me to keep going up. Keep climbing.
Read MorePhotographer Pedro Bonatto and dancer Iana Komarnytska observing the pyramids of Giza in Cairo.
What we seek
She sat at the top of the hill to rest, look, and think. We had arrived at the Pyramids complex early, for the third time in one month.
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Photographer Pedro Bonatto and dancer Iana Komarnytska at the Temple of Karnak, in Luxor, Egypt.
Thoughts at the Karnak Temple
No deep thoughts for today. Just happy I got to see this place. And see it with her. For the first time.
Read MorePhotographer Pedro Bonatto standing among columns of the Hathor Temple in Dendera, Egypt.
Notice what you notice.
At the temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, I suddenly realized what made it so unique, especially compared to Luxor or Karnak.
Read MorePedro Bonatto and Iana Komarnytska standing at the Habu Temple in Luxor, Egypt.
Seeing VS Observing
The most precious gift of travel is that it can give you a chance to not only see, but also to observe what is around you, and how it connects to your own story.
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Better Times
Seeing the pyramids of Giza has always been on any version of these plans, and they have always been delayed for a ‘better time’. This Spring Iana Komarnytska and I decided to get back on the road and step into fulfilling postponed dreams, with all the flaws and imperfections of timing.
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Ventre: A Belly Dance Photo Book in Support for Ukraine
Ventre is a Belly Dance Photography Book by photographer Pedro Bonatto in support for Ukraine. All profits from sales will go to institutions helping women and children in Ukraine who are impacted by the war. The book features more than 50 dancers from Ukraine and all over the world that have been photographed by Pedro throughout the years.
Read MoreWartime Birthday Gift
Thoughts on the war in Ukraine and my immigrant ancestors in Brazil.
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