October 30, 2009

My very First Zine .. ?

I heard there's many discussion about "What's the Zine?" in Japan.
My friend, amazing artist, Kenton Parker told me today that "you have to give it to the people, then it'll become Zine".. I like that.
Well let's see. this is one & only copy in the world, still need to be stapled.
I need to make more to give copies to friends to make it as "zine". ^.^

October 29, 2009

Closing Party with Catalog Release!

Their amazing art exhibition got extended and now have closing party on 3rd Nov. Not only that, it'll be the release day of its Catalog.
First of all, it was such an amazing project I had in 2009, also I can't wait to see their catalog! Check my photos in this catalog too!

October 15, 2009

Documentary on Afghanistan, shot with the Canon 5d mark2

Battle for Hearts and Minds Trailer from Danfung Dennis on Vimeo.

This documentary was shot by Danfung Dennis, a photographer with the Canon 5d Mark 2. (still camera that has video ability). Amazing!

October 12, 2009

Happy Birthday, Ned Casual!


Ned Casual... Musician, Skater, Really cool dude.
I met him at ASR (Action Sport Retailer) few years ago. He has such a strong charisma. Happy Birthday!

@ Swingers after Norm's solo show opening

Over 1 year after I photographed him, we encountered at Swingers. One of skate legend, Mr.Steve Olson. with Mr. Sal.. also skate legend. La la land sometimes gets small.

October 9, 2009

Forever Black/Red, my new vans

A new pair of my Vans collection. Suede+Campus+ this beautiful back! Lovely!

"Which way home" HBO documentary

Such a great Documentary
HBO documentary series. "Which Way Home"
It's about kids who try to go to the U.S. from all the way from Central America, looking for a new life.. riding "on" train and have dangerous trip. They're like 13 years old.. Another Crazy reality right there..



大好きなHBO Documentaryシリーズから、”which way home" ..
central americaの貧しい村から、新たな人生のスタートの夢を求めて、色々な危険が伴い、「beast」(猛獣)というあだ名で呼ばれる、貨物列車の上(主に屋根の上)にのって、mexicoに入国、そしてAmericaへの違法侵入をこころみる、若干13歳前後の子供達の旅を追ったdocumentary..
 友だちとレスリングをして遊んだり、次の列車を待つ間、公園の滑り台で遊んだりする彼等は、そこらへんにいる無邪気な子供でしかない。彼等を強烈にアメリカにかき立てる理由は、それぞれだが、どの子達も、アメリカに多大な夢を持って、ただひたすら旅を続ける。が、mexicoで腐敗した警官に根こそぎ有り金を奪われたり、同じく不法入国を試みて旅をしている大人が、トンネル通過時に誤って死ぬのを目の辺りにしたり、rape現場をみたり。。と、13歳という年齢にはあまりにも残酷すぎる、が「beast」のrealityが次々をやってくる。
 其れと同時に、同じように夢を持って、アメリカに向かった子供を亡くした家族もfeatureしつつ、簡単には解決できないtuffなrealityをすこぶる素晴らしいバランスで描いている。
揺さぶられるdocument.

October 6, 2009

Retna & El Mac Document









I started photo documenting Retna & El Mac several months ago. They just opened amazing show and here's few sneak peeps from many.
I could see lots of priceless moments, passions, hard work, friendship & no need to mention, their amazing talent..
Here's link of Slide Show on photoshelter.com

Also on knowngallery.com




Huge Thank you for Retna, El Mac, Casey & Brett.

October 4, 2009