HI, I’M ARECA!

Creator of FACETS IN PIXELS

I am a passionate, creative, and thoughtful storyteller and communicator who focuses on production, self-portraiture and travel.

I am a creative originally from the Island of Trinidad. I moved to the United States at age 17 and am currently on a mission to live my best life in Los Angeles, CA.

I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2012 and served as a public affairs specialist. For a decade, I used my writing, photography, design, and videography skills to communicate top executives' strategic intent. In addition, my military career allowed me to travel across Europe, where I got the unique opportunity to be part of an integrated communications team of allies and partners.

Today, I am a 2nd Assistant Camera and creator with a focus on production, portraits, lifestyle and travel. Through my personal and professional work, I communicate heart and empathy.

My accomplishments include 16 media awards, documenting various distinguished visitors, including the President of the United States and Secretary of Defense. In addition, my work has been published internationally by several news outlets, including The New York Times, Reuters and CNN.

✨From my wannabe Nat Geo photo era. There was a point in my career when I wanted to capture wildlife and landscapes 100% of the time, but things change—in most cases, for the better. Lord knows the old hips aren’t happy. 😬🤣 #growingpai
✨Hey there! I couldn't be more excited to spill the beans on my latest collaboration. I've teamed up with the awesome folks at @AdobeExpress as an #AdobeExpressAmbassador! 😊 ✨I've been using Adobe Express for years, both in my professional and pers
⁣ ✨Back at it! I'm feeling great and motivated to create again. 📸 ✨Last year was trash and consequently the last time I created self portraits was February 2022… ✨This year, I decided to be intentional, selfish even, and I’m feeling l
✨ Remembering my baby boy, Lucas, today. It’s been one year since you crossed the rainbow bridge, and my heart still hurts like it was yesterday. Hope you’re having endless days of free runs and milk bones in doggy heaven. Miss you, bub.
✨ @peripheralmovie on-set faces. It was an interesting weekend as I got to work on my first movie set! Everyone was so welcoming and willing to show me ropes. 🥹🥹 Pics taken with my iPhone during downtimes. @mixedmedia.co #greatful🙏🏾 #behindthes