Photography has been part of my life since high school. What began as curiosity became a lifelong habit of noticing moments that might otherwise slip by: light on stone, a quiet street, a sudden flash of color. After visiting more than 88 countries, I’m still chasing those small surprises....

A few years ago, we spent several days in Venice, Italy, at the start of a three-week trip. We took a water taxi to Murano Island for a day trip. I expected to photograph canals and buildings, but my aim was also to watch daily life and make images of how people move through these places.As I...