"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." – Dorothea Lange
Capturing the Essence of Urban and Rural Life Through Street Photography
I’m a Japan based photographer. Although I’m reluctant to label myself as such, street photography probably best fits my work. Street photography is complex and broad, capturing candid moments of life and human behavior in various public spaces. Whether in dynamic urban scenes or tranquil rural settings, it highlights the diversity of environments and the relationship between people and nature, portraying the spontaneity and essence of unique, ephemeral moments.
Bustling Vietnam street market with vendors selling fresh produce under iconic conical hats.
Young woman in a casual outfit leaning thoughtfully against an aged brick wall.
A fisherman in Da Nang Vietnam tends to his nets
Monument Valley Navajo homestead thrives beneath towering sandstone formation in arid landscape.
Late-night work Vietnamese Police Desk with portrait and motor scooter in sight.
Adult and child in colorful traditional garb share a special moment at vibrant Japanese festival.
Intense Strategy Game at Vibrant Hanoi Street Market.
Color photograph of yukata wearing couple taking a smoke break during a hot August night
Colorful Asian night market stall with lively game activities and diverse attendees.
Filipino children engage in playful and contemplative activities on a rural bridge.
Filipino boy engrossed in reading at a vibrant orange street market stall.
B&W film photo image, taken in Iwaki City, Fukushima, Japan, captures two young women clad in traditional Japanese yukata huddled under a shared umbrella
Hanoi Performers in Traditional and Modern Attire during Break on Busy Street.
Young girls engaging in a traditional Japanese festival, dressed in matching blue and white attire.
Japan Based Photographer Focused on Global Street Photography
Although I originate from Arizona, renowned for its picturesque rural landscapes, my photographic pursuits over the last few years are primarily focused on street photography in Asia, where I currently reside, particularly in Japan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. In terms of equipment, I utilize both film and digital cameras about equally, selecting the most appropriate tool for each specific scenario and desired ambiance. As far as film based photographs are concerned, I personally develop all film photographs in my darkroom located in Japan.
Feel free to peruse my photographs and if anything strikes a chord in you, feel free to contact me any time, let me prepare a personal print to be shipped to you.