My work explores cultural nostalgia, gentrification, diaspora, and communities on the margins. I have traveled the world photographing stateless people, folklore traditions, and cultural commodification. In recent years my work has focused on documenting the disappearing diners of New York City. I’m a National Geographic Explorer and Fulbright Fellow.  My work has been published in The New York Times, Der Spiegel, La Repubblica, The Guardian, National Geographic, and L’Oeil de la Photographie. My work is in the permanent collections of seven museums. I’m from American Samoa and currently live in San Diego.