What Happened When I Pursued My Dream of Being a Travel Photographer

I left my desk in Mexico City, to chase my passion for photography. Since I was a kid, my dream was to get featured in National Geographic and last year, I did.
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I left my desk in Mexico City, to chase my passion for photography. Since I was a kid, my dream was to get featured in National Geographic and last year, I did.

Below are my 10 favorite photos from after my jump into travel photography. For more photos, you can follow me on Instagram @marianamanina or visit my website!

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New York City, 2015 ©MarianaManina

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Cuba, 2015 ©MarianaManina

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Singapore, 2016 ©MarianaManina

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Cuba, 2016 ©MarianaManina

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Japan, 2015 ©MarianaManina

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Nepal, 2015 ©MarianaManina

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Japan, 2015 ©MarianaManina

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Mexico, 2013 ©MarianaManina

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Norway, 2015 ©MarianaManina

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Mexico, 2013 ©MarianaManina

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