Michael Wright on Variety Magazine

Mr.Michael Wright on Variety Magazine! 

Lakers Nick Young on Hypebeast #7 The Legacy Issue

I had great opportunity to photograph NBL Laker's player, Nick Young, a.k.a. Swagger P for Hypebeast Magazine "the Legacy Issue" vol.7.   He gave us 3 different looks with totally different styles which were awesome and he totally rocked all of them.. Especially the 3rd look, which is the cover shot. Huge thanks to Nick's crew, Doug, Michael and Alex! 

Snoh Aalegra on Hypebeast Magazine Published

 

 

Up and coming Artist, who will debut from Sony Music this year, Snoh Aalegra rocked men's clothing styled by Dianne Garcia, hair Makeup by Dean Roybal.  I had opportunity to work with amazing crew and it was fun shoot. It's just published on Hypebeast Magazine #6, 7pages story! 

Huge thanks to all include Alex. 

Foster The People for Rockin' On Magazine published!

I had fun opportunity to photograph the band, Foster The People in downtown LA for Music Magazine, Rockin' On.  Huge Thanx to the band member, FTP, management, Ms.Akemi Nakamura, Ms.Mami Hatori &  Michael Yates ! 

Shawn Stussy in Casa Brutus, Garden/Plants Issue published!

I had great opportunity to photograph Mr.Shawn Stussy at his beautiful tropical garden for Casa Brutus Magazine. It's their garden/gardening/plants special Issue.  Huge thanx to Mr.Stussy and his family, Ms.Yamamoto, Ms.Meg and Saskia ! 

Mini Photo Book Zine at Art Show, opening on March 1st in Flower Pepper Gallery in Pasadena

I'm honor to be part of this art show at Flower pepper gallery in Pasadena, curated by Daniel Rolnik, opening on March 1st.  It'll be art show with lots of artists with affordable arts.  I will drop 2 of my mini photo book Zine, the very first time to be in public.   When you have chance, please check !

2014 Inspiration Photo is up now.

2014 Inspiration's official Shot is up now.  I've been photographing very random shots at Inspiration LA from its very first year at Santa Monica Banker.  Every year, once in a year, I meet people, most likely exhibitor and visitors who are vintage enthusiast. It's so nice to meet each of them at this event that becoming one of my another fun factor.     These photos are very selected from thousand of different moments. Thank you very much for all for stopping for me and huge thanx to Mr.Rin Tanaka and all his crew.   Please check http://inspirationla.com/2014-vol05-archive for more.

Woodkid on Hypebeast Magazine #5 issue

Woodkid on Hypebeast Magazine #5 issue. 

Illegal civilization art show on FLJ magazine

Illegal Civilization's Art show Article on FLJ Magazine. 

Odd Future Carnival Reportage on FLJ Magazine

FLJ magazine just published on 30th January issue. these are photographs from Odd future Carnival, held in Last November at historical The Forum.  Focused on people who attend and enjoyed this amazing music / carnival / skate park / etc etc events as cultural point.  Kids were so positive and everybody was having awesome time. One of amazing events to be at.  Huge thanx to Mr.Ohno to support what i love to do. Managements of OF crew. Artists. and all kids who let me photograph with full of positive energy!

road trip shot finally developed roll of films

1 yr ago. Canon AE-1. the shot from Mini location scout RoadTrip to Las Vegas.. 

 2014 is about to come.. I just can't remember what i was feeling on this day... 

Black Scale in Ollie Magazine

I had great opportunity to photograph Bradley Soileau in Black Scale clothing for Ollie Magazine!

Travel Zine "Jones" by Beams published!

I had great opportunity to photograph for Travel Zine "Jones" by Beams Japan in Portland.  This is 3rd issue (first- hawaii, second- Tokyo) that cover Portland and SF, based on concept of a guy name "JONES" travel to the place and dig the place, from famous sight seeing spot to local recommend hidden gem.

I met lots of people thru this shoot, so went to places in Portland that wanna make me go back and dig more personally.  Huge thanx to Mr. Kei & Shun. Beams Crew, Evan to be 'Jones', Johnny lee and Portland Loco who gave us a lot of info. 

Pharrell on Ollie Magazine Cover

Pharrell Williams shot on Ollie Magazine Cover just published !

Huge Thank you to Pharrell, Meg, Mr.Watabe & Ashley!

Recap "Fabulous LA" on Glitter Magazine Part-3

Here's last 2 pages of "Fabulous LA" story on Glitter Magazine with Ms. Ann, the owner of Pebbles and Ms. Ashley.   Ann's house has quite history that used to be Charlie Chaplin's house & also dance hall(at current living room area) back then. I didn't know Topanga was the hide away for the Hollywood MGM/Tokie Movie Era's movie stars.  Since i love to cruise Topanga Canyon Dr., these historical story she knows really excited me and drew me to its history.   Then Ashley's house is 1920's house that has beautiful detail and unique features.   Through this story, i had such a fun to be at each characteristic houses with lots of interesting stories behind.  Huge thanks to Ms.Ann and her amazing family. Ms. Ashley whom I met at Flea Market !!