Welcome to Soncijo Photography

Underwater photo taken in the Caribbean.

Welcome to my site! Please browse through the pages, with pictures of Italy, the U.S., and the Caribbean.

Perhaps I should explain to you that, as with all my photographs taken with digital Canon cameras, you will see very straightforward pictures and others that I call my "artistic photos," namely those that I feel like transforming into "art" with the fabulous capabilities of Adobe Photoshop CS3.

In addition to my work as a cross-cultural psychotherapist, photography has taken an increasingly central role in my life. My one-person shows in Italy and my new book have lent me great joys. Enjoy!

A view of Manarola in Northern Italy.

Italy: Photography
Joan has expanded her passion for photography into a second profession. She has hosted major photography shows in Italy, her husband Mario's native country, including a one-person show in Portovenere, and Tellaro, in Liguria, Italy.
View a collection of her photos of Italy.

Underwater: Photography
Years ago, Joan also discovered the beauty and wonder of a completely new world: the underwater of the Caribbean.
View a collection of her underwater photos.

USA and More: Photography
Enjoy photos of New York City, travels across the nation and Mexico.
View a collection of her photos.

A view of Devil's Bay in Virgin Gorda.

Virgin Gorda: "An Intimate Portrait"
On Nov. 17, 2007, "Virgin Gorda: An Intimate Portrait" was launched at a fabulous book party at Chez Bamboo, Virgin Gorda. Get highlights from the event. Also watch a video of the book party.

In 2010, the Honorable Ralph T. O'Neal presented Governor William Boyd McCleary with "Virgin Gorda: An Intimate Portrait." The Premier shared, "I have been asked to present to a book with the wishes that you will enjoy reading this book about Virgin Gorda and we thought it would be a good reminder of your first visit to the island."

Find out more about Joan's book, "Virgin Gorda: An Intimate Portrait." Contact Joan Soncini at soncijo@gmail.com to purchase a copy of the book.

Read reviews of book on Virgin Gorda.
View a collection of her photos of Virgin Gorda.
Plus, view photos of the Soncini's Villa at Mahoebay, Virgin Gorda.

Joan Massel Soncini, Ph.D., and husband Mario.

Contact Information
Joan Massel Soncini, Ph.D., is a clinical social worker psychotherapist specializing in intercultural couples therapy -- treating couples of different nationalities, race and/or religions.

You may reach her for consultations on issues of the intercultural couple, whether you are an intercultural couple or a psychotherapist treating couples of different cultural backgrounds.

Contact Joan for more information.