Ami by Lake Inawashiro, Fukushima

My daughter, Ami, by Lake Inawashiro in Fukushima
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Spent a little of yesterday driving around and scouting for locations for a photography workshop. My daughter came with me as she’s staying with her grandma in Fukushima until Friday. She was just finishing a chocolate ice-cream as I shot … Continue reading

Shinyong at Meiji Jingu Shrine

Shinyong: model and fashion photographer in Tokyo
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Had just been to see a studio space I am thinking of renting when +Shinyong Lee messaged me: “My style really nice today…. what you doing now?” Love it when that happens. Means she’s into taking some pics and has a … Continue reading

Six legs, two wheels: Shimbashi, Tokyo

Tokyo street photography
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Another one from Saturday’s loiter around Shimbashi before I taught my class. This time at ground-level and another nice spot to get the bullet-train in the background. Although my timing was a little out on getting the front or back … Continue reading

The Smoker: Shibuya, Tokyo

Smoker in Shibuya, Tokyo
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I was out shooting a job for a client last week and after I was done, I spent a little time around Shibuya Crossing because the light was so good. I didn’t have much gear on me, just specific stuff … Continue reading

Over the bridge into Tokyo

Over the Rainbow Bridge by train to Tokyo
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The only downside of wanting to shoot the wonderful view from the Yurikamome Line train as it crosses the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo is the cage you are in at the centre of the bridge’s lower deck. But, not a … Continue reading

Yumi at the window

Yumi Nishida models Maison Close lingerie
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I spent a day shooting with Yumi and with +Shinyong Lee back in December, taking shots of a few of the lingerie sets by Maison Close that Shinyong has on sale through her PrixPrix online shop. Great fun, as you can … Continue reading

The Lecture

Charlie and the dog: childrens portraits in Tokyo
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I took Charlie and Ami out for a few hours last weekend, down to a great park and beach area in Heiwajima. Charlie had a great time running around and playing on the huge, long slide that’s there. A fella … Continue reading

A DeNiro moment: Yamanote Line, Tokyo

De Niro poster on the train in Tokyo
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Whether the posters are outside of the train or inside, there are always plenty of moments here in Tokyo to grab an interesting shot of passenger and poster. For  me it’s usually about the eyes: poster looking at the camera, … Continue reading

Charlie and his Olympus OM2-SP

My son Charlie and his Olymups OM2-SP
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Thanks to a good friend, +Charles Lacz, our little Charlie has himself a new camera. Sadly, a while back, Charles dropped his OM2-SP and the meter doesn’t work anymore. The lens now has a sticky aperture. So, as Charles was … Continue reading