Category Archives: Assignments

Commissioned travel articles and photo shoots

“Alive & Kicking”

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

This October if you happen to be flying Dragonair from Hong Kong, check out their inflight magazine Silkroad. Inside you’ll find a feature  I wrote on Okinawan Karate. A big thanks to all the karate masters who let me wander into their dojos … Continue reading →

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F.A.Q.s – Lighting Setups

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

I’ve had several people asking if I can explain how I took the latest set of studio portraits. Here is the answer with the help of  the Lighting Setup generator by Kevin Kertz. The mainlight, a 150cm gridded octobox, was … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Somersall Jewelry – Studio

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Continuing on from the location shoot with the E-type Jaguar, we moved into the studio. We worked our way through the various pieces in Suzanne’s LUXE collection so that she will have a wide range of images to work with … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Somersall Jewelry Shoot – On Location

Posted on May 6, 2011 by

Here’s a sneak peek at the location part of a shoot for jewelry designer Suzanne Somersall. http://www.kirakirajewelry.com I wanted to start with an establishing shot that focused not on the jewelry but more the lifestyle or principles behind it, these … Continue reading →

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Busena Terrace Resort

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Last month I was updating the Okinawa chapter of a Japan travel guide. This meant I had to drop by numerous hotels to check the quality of the rooms, prices, amenities etc. I saved the best till last, and last … Continue reading →

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Discovery Channel Magazine – Yonaguni Underwater Ruins

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

A few months ago I took some photos of marine geologist Kimura Masaaki for Discovery Channel Magazine. A couple of my images were used in a recent feature about the “lost civilization” off the coast of Yonaguni. The magazines finally … Continue reading →

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Island Icon: Edo Heinrich-Sanchez

Posted on July 30, 2010 by

Voice for the Oceans Edo Heinrich-Sanchez is devoted to protecting Okinawa’s environment and promoting its culture. Edo Heinrich-Sanchez was born in the Caribbean, but  grew up in the Canary Islands and the United States. He first came to Okinawa in … Continue reading →

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The Traveling Photographer #11

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

Here’s this month’s traveling photographer page from Okinawa Living.  You can view a larger readable version of the page on Flickr.

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Island Icon: DJ Keith Gordon

Posted on July 1, 2010 by

Feeling the Beat Keith Gordon is a DJ and musician, who combined dance beats with traditional Okinawan music to create Ryukyu Underground. After graduating from college in the United Kingdom, Keith Gordon backpacked around the world working as a club … Continue reading →

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Island Icon – Kyoko Nakamoto

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

Dreams of Paradise Kyoko Nakamoto is an Okinawan artist whose paintings of “Paradise” show a world of beauty and vibrant colors where childlike inhabitants live simple, happy, and equal lives. When did you start painting? As a small child, I … Continue reading →

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