Welcome to the Storytelling Traveler

An Insatiable Curiosity. 

An Appetite for the Real. 

A Need for the Unknown.
I believe in the story. Anyone’s story- everyone has one. I believe in the community gathering spot- the Third Place. I believe in espresso, bottomless cups of it and the art of conversation that ensues. I believe in the passport. I believe if more people traveled to unknown cultures and distant lands beyond their comfort zones, the world would hold more compassion and harbor less hate. Read More About Me

My World

Crystal StreetI'm Crystal, a storyteller, a nomad and an artist. My professional hats include documentary photographer, commercial multimedia producer and writer. The Storytelling Traveler is home to my observations and philosophical perspectives on society, travel and my embodiment of an unconventional lifestyle. Several years ago, while embarking on a perpetual "Walkabout", I began a blog. The idea was planted from past blogs about trips to Palestine and India and the seedlings blossomed over a gorgeous latte in a tiny little Berkley coffeeshop. I knew the time had come to open my stories up to the world. So I did.
I will not be just a tourist in the world of images, just watching images passing by which I cannot live in, make love to, possess as permanent sources of joy and ecstasy. ~Anais Nin
The Storyteller is more than just a place of travel. It is a glimpse into the world we live within, through the eyes of documentarian, an avid social observer and sometimes anthropologist. My goal in showing you the world through my lens is to expose the underbelly of the society we live within- the divine and the devastating. For in order to truly understand what our blessings may be and how rich our lives truly are- we must walk throughout all the peaks and valleys of this world with our eyes wide open.
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In Words

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The Wolves Kissing Your Cheeks

Today was one of those lovely days where I had big thoughts on my mind- big, life altering thoughts. The type of meandering of the mind where I was … [Read More...]

The latest blank page and inspiration for this essay.

The Blank Page

How many brilliant ideas began with a large sheet of white paper, a pen and a quiet moment? In my world of digital existence, where all the … [Read More...]

In the Projects, Durham, NC

Isolation- An Unfortunate Side Effect of Modernity

An unfortunate side effect of our modern existence is the pure isolation we feel from one another- from our neighbors, from our community, from our … [Read More...]

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In Images

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Quiet moments at the Holy Church of the Seplechure
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Shop, Shoot and Create!

Bring the World into Your Home
The Storytelling Traveler Collection is now available on Etsy! I've chosen my favorite digital Holga images and placed them for sale on Etsy! The collection reflects my most recent adventure and images start at $15 for 5x5 inch prints and go up from there! Please visit me on Etsy and connect! And be sure to send me a link if you're also working away on Etsy! .[Shop Now]
Portrait Commissions
When we look at the people who matter most in our lives, we see the interactions we’ve shared with them- moments of passion, love, solitude and quiet beauty. We hope someone has managed to document our story with this loved one. Hiring a skilled artist and documentarian can help you amplify and document the special connections that exist in your world...[Read More]
Visual Communications Studio
Street Studios a visual communications studio that helps companies and organizations convey their stories to customers and clients using visual narratives and interactive media. People hire the studio to translate their stories into multimedia formats and show their customers and clients the true authenticity that lives at the heart of their company.[Read More]

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