I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the height of Japanese hospitality in the elegant space that is Kuon, from my friends at Kokuya Hotel.
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Traditional Japanese Dress Portrait Shoot (Podcast 415)
At the end of March I did a studio shoot with two families in traditional Japanese kimonos, and was able to get some behind the scenes shots of the professional kimono fitter actually dressing some of the subjects. Today I'm going to walk you through the studio set up...
Top Ten Non-Nature Photos from 2012 (Podcast 356)
Following on from last week's Podcast, in which I showed you my top ten selection from my nature work in 2012, this week, we're going to take a look at my favorite non-nature photos. This is a mix of street photography, traditional Japan work, and general snap shots....
Nikko Part II – Synergy of Culture and Nature (Podcast 41)
Much of the Nikko area in Tochigi Prefecture, a few hours drive north of Tokyo, is perched high in the mountains, and is very close to the Japanese people’s hearts. Nikko is the synergy of Culture and Nature. Last week we looked at some shots from two Sundays I spend...