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EMJ Fashion Styling Glamour Giveaway

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A few weeks ago Elsie Jaime of EMJ Fashion Styling told me she was doing a glamour giveaway and asked if I could take a couple of “After” photos. She’d snap a quick pic at the start of the day, and then after the team has done their magic, they’d stop by my studio for a  portrait. Linda Portillo underwent the transformation, and was more than pleased with the results 🙂 And here’s the team: Stylist: Elsie Jaime (EMJ Fashion Styling) Hair: A. LaQuin MUA: Summer Johnson Dress and accessories: Chandelier Boutique Photographer: Chris Willson  

ASIMO

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While up in Tokyo I met up with my old friend ASIMO. We had a falling out a few years ago when I bought a Suzuki Swift rather than the Honda S2000, but we’re back to talking again. At least I’m talking and he’s staring vacantly in my direction. ASIMO showed me his new dance moves, and he seemed to be able to run a little faster than last time we met. I asked if he’d been programmed with Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics. He nodded, but for a brief moment I’m sure one of his eyes glowed red.

Miss International Beauty Pageant in Okinawa 2012

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Miss International Beauty Pageant in Okinawa 2012 took place on October 21st. As the audience arrived they wandered between photographs of the girls in swimsuits and heels. The ceremony opened with some traditional Ryukyu dancing and drumming, a nice Okinawan touch. The first event was national costumes, followed by the swimsuits, and then the evening gowns. (Which was amusing titled as the Night Gown Competition) The announcement of the top 15 finalists was met with cheers as most of the favorites made the cut. Each of the finalists gave a short speech before hip hop dancers from the Tida Dance Studio in Chatan performed. The kids were fantastic and the highlight of the evening. After quite a wait, the winner was announced, Miss Japan. Huge cheers from the majority of the crowd, but quite a few raised eyebrows from the non Japanese members of the audience. After the audience had left, the press got to take some photographs of the top 5. I held a speed light at arm’s length in my left hand and …

Ginza 4-chome (part 1)

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Ginza 4-chome, the crossroads at the heart of Tokyo’s notoriously expensive shopping and entertainment district. I took a photograph here  several years ago when I was shooting with the Pentax 67II and Vodafone was still in Japan. I returned  on my latest trip to Tokyo,  and met up with model Marino to create some visions of nightlife in Ginza.

USO Kadena Far East Bazaar

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This fall, I’ll be  selling my prints of Japan at the USO Kadena Far East Bazaar and the two winter Community Carnivals. Please stop by, say hello, and maybe even get something for your wall. USO Far East Bazaar October 27/28 USO Community Carnival at Kinser Elementary School November 17/18 USO Community Carnival at Zukeran Elementary School December 8/9

The iPhone 5 Release (and working security for Gaga)

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The iPhone 5 had its global release while I was up in Tokyo. I headed over to the Apple store in Ginza and shot a few images of the Mac-fans as they lined up and then purchased their new phones. There were numerous Japanese press photographers and camera crews, but I was able to get the shots I wanted and then head back to Shinjuku for my exhibition. A couple of weeks later, someone in Okinawa asked me if I’d been working security for Lady Gaga during the summer. They showed me the following photo published in the Nikkei Weekly.

The Psychic

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At the age of three, Airi was able to bend spoons with her mind. By the time she was five should could read the thoughts of dogs, cats, her classmates and teachers. She scored full marks on every test. Her family switched from dried pet food to an a la carte menu on the advice of Fido and Whiskers. Model – Airi Makeup Artist – Summer Johnson