Travel
Sitting above Ginza, making toys from the cars: Tokyu Plaza re-visited
The new Tokyu Plaza building in Ginza, Tokyo, has me a little obsessed. So, I went back there...
Some of my recent Instagrams
Just in case you haven’t found me on Instagram yet, here are few of my recent posts and...
Location-scouting day down near Mount Fuji: shooting with the Kerlee 35mm f/1.2
An opportunity to get out of Tokyo for the day and scout locations for an upcoming shoot with...
High views in Tokyo: the new Tokyu Plaza in Ginza/Yurakucho
It’s been just a few months since the new flagship Tokyu Plaza mall opened in Ginza/Yurakuch, Tokyo. And...
Camping in Japan: by the shores of Lake Motosu
There are some great campsites in Japan but many have too many rules. Our favourite campsite in the...
Sumo wrestling: shooting the morning practice
I’ve shot the sumo wrestling tournaments a few times but had never been to a morning practice session....
Photowalks in Tokyo: the textures & colours of Moto-azabu
I went out with one of my photography students today, to have a wander around parts of Azabu...
Assignment out-takes: Hyogo & Tottori for SAS Airlines
One of the things about shooting travel photography, especially for inflight magazines, is that there is a lot...
Photo walks in Japan: off the beaten track in Kamakura
Kamakura makes a great day-trip from Tokyo but it’s good to get away from the main touristy areas....
Photo walks in Tokyo: the Old Tokaido Road, Shinagawa.
The Old Tokaido Road is the ancient route between Tokyo and Kyoto, which comprised of 53 stations [stages]....
Photographing Tsukiji Fish Market
Tsukiji is somewhere I’ve been visiting for about sixteen years, ever since first coming to Japan. Later this...
Photographing Sensoji & Asakusa
Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo might be one of the most touristy places in the...
Textures & Colours of Tokyo: Akabane
At the risk of over-singing the praises of Akabane [there’s been a few articles here about it recently],...
Travel+Inflight Magazine Photography, Japan: Portfolio feature for Air Mexico
I’ve been shooting and providing photos for Air Mexico for a few years now. The company that produces...
Shooting for SAS Airlines Magazine in Hakone
A day out shooting in Hakone last June, for a feature on hot springs and ryokan for SAS...
Photo tours Tokyo: adventures with Paul in Akabane
Paul Rasmussen and Alfie Goodrich go off-piste in the characterful backstreets of Akabane as part of a two-day...
Photography Walks & Workshops in Tokyo, Japan
If you are either a keen photographer and really want to create some memorable shots of Tokyo, one of...