While he'll prefer telling you that he's a lifelong seeker, explorer and "architect of awe"... Alex is also a Harvard graduate fluent in six languages. After a decade of experience in high-end travel and educational programs, Alex created OSE to blend his passion for visual art with awe-inspiring global encounters. He's led hundreds of travelers on scores of international adventures. Alex splits his time between Puerto Rico and Jersey City, but he feels truly at home in the skies, gazing at our planet from an airplane window.​

Temu Nana, our senior trip leader and professional photographer, hails from Michigan with roots in North America and Asia. He excels in tour logistics and photography. While traveling the planet for two decades,  he's honed in on a talented specialization of astrophotography and wildlife photography. Temu is a sought-after presenter on astrophotography, sharing his knowledge through camera clubs, schools, and online mentorship classes.

David Wells is a photographer and film-maker who divides his time between Rhode Island and India. He has worked on assignment for such magazines as Fortune, Life, National Geographic, and Time, among others. One editor described him as a “…specialist in intercultural communication and visual narratives that excel in their creative mastery of light, shadow and sound, stills and video.” He teaches workshops around the globe in Italy and Morocco as well as at the Maine Media Workshops and at the International Center for Photography in New York City. 

Michael is a photography instructor based in the New York City area. His passions include photography, travel, and teaching...all three of which he shares enthusiastically! As the Head Instructor at Unique Photo, he teaches several curriculums, and regularly leads photo excursions throughout the northeast U.S. as well as to international destinations in Europe, Africa, and beyond. He has a patient and encouraging teaching style that fosters self-expression through photography. To quote Michael directly: “All students experience a sense of ruthless compassion!” & "Sometimes I photograph to learn, other times I photograph to teach, I always photograph to appreciate.”

Patrick lives by the mantra of seeking growth through new experiences. With a Bachelor's degree in Geography and a Master's in Sustainability, Patrick collaborates with climate scientists, curating photo stories for National Geographic and National Science Foundation grants. In addition to environmental projects, he documents outdoor adventures, including a 2,886-mile bike ride across the US and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Based in Austin, Texas, he's excited to share his passion for exploration and art with the Open Sky Expedition team.