Bones Brigade - Mike McGill & Steve Caballero on Warp magazine

We photographed Mike McGill and Steve CAballero at gigantic, Cunningham skate park in San Jose. the next day of movie premier of "bones Brigade" by a director, Stacy Peralta.
There was the skate contest on the next day, lots of the skater from the all over the world,, literally.. were there.. and crazy talented kidz and girls skater!!  We just hung out couple of hours, watching these 2 OG skaters with kids to elder skaters. They skate like nothing that it made me feel like i even can skate like them.. Of course not..
After they enjoyed skating quite much, we had the shoot and interviews.  Mike McGill actually taught me how to shoot him in the huge 360 pipe which i saw those on skate magazines but i never ever encounter physically.. it was fascinating. Please check the article on current Warp Magazine, published on 24th Octorber. Huge Thanks to Mike McGill, Steve Caballero!

Bones Brigade - Lance Mountain & Tommy Guerrero on Warp Magazine

Here's another spread from "bones Brigade" story on Warp magazine Japan.
We met Lance Mountain at Pro Skater Arto's private pool ramp in hollywood. Skate Brand Flip was filming their promotional video in there, we also met Greyson Fletcher who we photographed couple years ago when he was still 14-15 yrs old in here. It was so cool to meet him still doing great and grow up now!!  Now, Mr.Lance was amazing subject. He does all funny crazy stuffs that our shoot was definitely fun and i got lots of amazing shots that will be published on my website later on.
 I wanted to do this "coffin" position of the shot since i saw Lance doing coffin with his son (at-that-time a baby) that i really loved that photo..
  Tommy Guerrero.. We drove up to San Francisco, stayed in San Jose for "bones Brigade" private movie premier.  We met Tommy at his office that were filled with tons of amazing art pieces and all. He wanted the photo him skating. yes i'm not skate photographer, but.. i sometimes enjoy shooting it. After this we drove in crazy traffic to San jose.. (continue to the other page..)

Stacy Peralta the director - movie "bones Brigade" story on Warp magazine Japan.

I had this amazing assignment to photograph one of my favorite documentary director, Stacy Peralta and OG skaters /Bones Brigade skaters. It was the article featuring Stacy's new film "bones Brigade" on Warp Magazine.  WE first met Stacy. IF we watched his newest movie already on that day, i would had x100 times more questionsto him, I could have amazing opportunity sitting with an interviewer, editor, Kana Yoshioka during the interview. It was amazing day that i could ask lots to him directly.. like.. how he approached to the music he uses on his movie, how he gives motivation to his crew, vision.. all of that.. It was such an inspiration.   Huge thanks to Stacy, beautiful wify and Kana!  ARticle is on current Warp magazine issue, came out on 24th Octorber.

Behind The Scene Video by Grace Talice Lee!

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My new friend, amazing Grace Talice Lee made this Behind The Scene Video ! Thank you to Justin, K.I.D. Mr Man, Lino and Huge thanks and check   www.gracetalicelee.com

Kenton Parker Portrait shot on Polaroid film.

Artist, Kenton Parker on Old Polaroid film. 

Green Day Rest of TEar from rockn' on Magazine

Green Day Opener Photo on Rockn' On magazine

Article Opening Spread. Tre, doing "Tres" hand sign. :)

Green Day Photo Cover on Rockn' On Magazine

I had great opportunity having 10 min with Green Day Who just finished new (3) albums!

Here's cover photo on Rockin' On magazine. Interview by Akemi Nakamura in NY,article is in Japanese but it's amazing interview. 

Thank you for Dom, Luna, Mr.Michijima, Lisa ! 

Rancid x Rebel 8 Collaboration T-shirt shoot with Chucky

Rancid & Rebel 8 Collaboration t-shirt wore by Chucky! 

Make-up by Hanako. Hair by Kaz. Location by Sonny Gerasimowicz 

Huge Thanks to everybody above and Mr.Ohno. 

Mr.Matt Fontana of Supra for FLJ Magazine

 Mr. Matt Fontana of Supra for FLJ Magazine. 

Amazing story/interview that really inspired me. 

I usually set up the light while interview is going on, however, this one, i ended up sitting together with Mr.Ohno, an editor-in-chief of the magazine and enjoy the interview together, which his story was so strong, we had to have a moment before driving to the next shoot. 

What he talked about is very simple yet people forget to do. 

Please check the article. Well, i bet in the near future, these interview will be published in English and even longer, which i do hope it happens soon. 

Huge thanx to Mr.Matt Fontana, Angel, Supra Crew, Mr.Ohno. 

Linkin Park - InRock Magazine Cover

kyary Pamyu Pamyu "pamyu pamyu Revolution" CD booklet

Today I received CD & cd booklet of japanese artist, Kyary pamyu pamyu's "Pamyu Pamyu revolution".  I had great opportunity to stick around & photo document a day with her,  enjoying LA, also the day of her live show. She is the artist who has such a fun visual concept. This Zine size booklet for her new CD starts amazing photo series shot by Takeshi Hanzawa.  then goes to my photo documentary then b+ whom i love his work. Very well done edit to show who she is. I'm so honor to be part of it. Huge Thanx to Pamyu Pamyu! all her crews! Hiro!!

Linkin Park Photo on Grind House Magazine Cover

Sonny Gerasimowicz Article Published- Warp magazine

Amazing Artist, Sonny Gerasimowicz's feature article on Warp Magazine. Thank you, Sonny, Chucky, chris, Trevelen, Odaira, Kana, izy and Butter!! 

Steve Olson & friends on WARP magazine published

"Steve Olson & his Friends" Article on Warp magazine! 

Thanks to.. Mr. Steve Olson, Yaniv and Rudy at Power Plant custom bike! 

Shiny Toy Guns Photo on FLJ Magazine

On 30th May Issue, FLJ Magazine. Carah & Jeremy of Shiny Toy Guns. Just published! 

Thank you so much for making this another fun shoot happen to.. Carah, Jeremy, Jim, Derek, Masa and Mr.Ohno! 

Photo Shoot Recap - Antwan Dixon -

Skater, Antwan Dixon

Photo Shoot Recap - Paul Takahashi-

Paul Takahashi. He’s designer of the clothing brand, Sarcastic, at the same time, he’s DJ. this is from the moment while he was standing in his “set” in his place.

photo shoot Recap - another LUCY-

Another shot of Lucy in the tree house her dad made. 

Photo Shoot Recap - Chaka Khan -

                   I had opportunity to photograph Chaka Khan couple years ago. It was at the music video shoot for Japanese Artist Ai for the song Chaka collaborate with her. It was amazing to witness great artists collaborate and share thru music.

I used to listen FEN radio that was the only 'juicy' resources/radio that can feel american radio back then. I mean... way before "internet" era. It was very limited in japan.  Her voice was from that radio and America was far & surreal. Well, now I live in the US. When I photograph legends like her or artists i grew up listening& etc, someho, it doesn't feel surreal or anything on the site, however when I really think about it, it's crazy how the life goes to the place you never imagined. How i could image to.. well, first live in that "surreal' place, then even meet her in person... the person whose voice was from that little radio...?         This photo made me think about it today.

Photography let me meet people or places whom I would not meet or go nor experience if i were not photographer. And allow me to feel vibe, energy and all kinds of stuffs. It's absoluely one of the factors i love doing what i do.

Photo shoot Recap - Lucy -

I've been on the assignment of series to photograph creative woman and her home from last year. At first,it was 1 time only shoot, then this article got lots of great feed back, so magazine decided to expand this projects more.  I love this assignment and enjoying a lot. So far i've been inspired by all these ladies/subjects, which is the fact of meeting people i would have not if I were not a photographer, nor having this assignment. Also I love photographing people in their own environment. I love environment portrait.

Having "minimalism" sense from japanese culture influence a lot, on the other hands, I'm also big fun of crazy detail photo that lots of things are going on. It's like puzzle for me and especially little detail of house, things.. whatever if it's very unique and interesting, which usually has great stories behind.. i get so excite.  anyway..

So here's one of my subject, Ann's house and this little beauty who's seriously aiming wood rifle in this photo is her daughter Lucy. She was actually great model all day that i ended up photographing her a lot too.  This entrance area was filled with all these Ann's collections of vintage western items for kids which I do love. I wanted to photograph this area with lucy wearing one of those from collection. Then i found this wood rifle, so let Lucy have it... she got so into it and here she comes!  Western spirit !!

Ann has a store/clothing brand  on Topanga Canyon Dr. called "Pebbles". Not only her vintage collection but her clothing line is super cute and there's lots of cute little things in the store. Please drop by when you have chance.

From this shoot, I got into learning about topanga canyon's history and all.. I ended up going back there on Earth day weekend. It's very close from my house and i'm planning to enjoy these beautiful nature more often.

photo shoot Recap - DMC -

+81 Magazine - Jeffrey Deitch & Patrick Li

I had amazing opportunity to photograph man of Moca museum, Mr.Jeffrey Deitch and his long time Collaboratoe, Mr. Patrick Li at Mr. Jeffrey's crib for +81 magazine. His house is just amazingly filled with lots of amazing art pieces all over. it was jaw dropping fun photo shoot to start with on 2012!

Plus 81 magazine is design magazine that is bilingual that half page in japanese and half page in English. I am so honor to be part of this beautiful designed magazine. Huge Thanx to, Ms. Atsuko Tanaka, +81 team & Andy!

Random shot from the shot in Last December

At Back Stage of japanese singer, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu.

Inspiration 2012 day-1

From Inspiration LA 2012 Day-1.

Fun shoot recap

the very last shot from fun spontaneous photo shoot with Tachi, Norry and Ryo.

"Art In The Street" @ Moca Article Published on FLJ Magazine

"Art In the STreet" was held at Moca last year. I was covering this and that Mr.Ohno's, FLJ Magazine.

It took a while to be published but now finally it's out on their latest issue, 30th January in japan. Unfortunately we can't check rest of the pages on their website, once i get my own copy, i will scan and upload!

Huge Thanx to Mr. Ohno, Roger Gastman, Push, CR, Risk, 7th letter crew, and all the artists who allowed me to photograph. And Robert, who fully supported me, who had gone out every nights late for this but never complained but just support what i love to do.

Late Happy New Year 2012

Designer of her own name brand "Katy Rodrigues" / co-owner of Vintage clothing shop "resurrection" . Holding Michael Jackson print skirt!!!

We had such an amazing shooting day.

Huge thanx to lovely Katy, Izzy and Luna! And Ms.Mori who trust me to photograph these fun series!