I have recently, within the last two or so years, been lucky enough to purchase some of the things that I’ve really been wanting to for a long time. At the top of that list is a Contax 645, which along with my Hasselblad bodies has been my entry into the realm of hybrid medium format bodies. The idea of only shooting film kept me…

I recently took a trip to Tokyo to speak with an acquaintance that I haven’t seen in a very long time. This acquaintance of mine is in his 40’s and has everything that I want in life. He owns his own production company that is doing spectacularly well. He knows everyone in his industry, and maintains good relations with them, and he also moves very…

It’s not really new, but I’m uploading this post now that I’ve scanned a few rolls. I plan on redoing my portfolio, and making it simpler before I start shopping it, and I wanted to include pictures from this camera. I’m going to upload a few of the pictures that I will not be including in the portfolio in this post. These are the ‘throwaways’…

Last night, I had a really strange dream. I was with a large group of people, maybe 9 or so all around the same age as myself, and we were walking towards a grocery store. We were all clearly good friends and it was nighttime, very dark out. We went into the grocery store, we all stood by a different register (I was at the…

New Year’s resolutions, no matter how cheesy, and hackneyed the concept is, are a good chance to reflect on things that you enjoyed, the things you didn’t and the things you want to change about yourself or your life. Having said that I have a few goals that I’d like to share. 1.) Be honest with people. No more sarcasm. 2.) Take more pictures. I’ve…

Once upon a time, many years ago, there was a magazine that both existed and didn’t at the same time. During my university years, I wanted to create a magazine for photographers in Japan, both those who were visiting, and residents alike. The idea was that Japan was a muse that we all shared and the magazine was a focal point to show our different…

How important are a photographer’s tools? You’ve probably heard the phrase it’s the photographer, not the camera, but you may have also heard the phrase that a photographer is only as good as the equipment he/she uses. A lot of people will tell you some form of the former statement, but only after they’ve acquired the best tools possible for their style of shooting. A…

My work as a photographer has often involved working with kids. From being a camp photographer to working with schools. With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, I’d like to offer some advice to all of the moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, and family friends out there who are planning to get the best shot of their smallest loved ones this holiday season. None of…

As I continue to try this blogging thing, I was reminded of my first short-lived attempt at blogging when I was a university student. I decided to look it up, and I found it. I read through a few posts and was instantly reminded of how much fun I had doing that blog. I basically went out on the weekends and took pictures of people…