Website Update - New Category, DRIFT-

It has been working for updating website. I published newly updated my website with new categories with couple of new images.
Category "DRIFT" has totally new pieces that was taken while road trip, scouting trip and when I was walking dogs.. etc etc.. Please enjoy.

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!!