The 10th Year...

One Flag One Person
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

9/11 has become a reflecting point for many Americans (myself included). And on this 10th anniversary I find myself looking around and realizing how much NY has really changed. Walking down the West Side Highway you can't help but see the transformation this city has gone through. Signs reading "We Got Back Up", "9/11 Made us Stronger" rang true to NY. The "Tiles of America" show how united we've become. And I can't help but be a proud American. The colors shined strong on WTC 1 and with the Plaza, Reflecting Absence and the museum near completion. It's a sight to behold and of course capture. Which I have done but will take a little while longer to put up due to school and work. But for now I leave these images taken with instagram.

VAMPS in NYC!

VAMPS in NYC 39...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Almost for got to post this, but during the NYAF/NYCC I got to go check out the VAMPS concert at the Roseland Ballroom and boy were they rocking! Got a bunch of pics which you can check out here! So Enjoy! Been busy with school so updates may slow down to a crawl but bare with me and I promise some great stuff coming out of this new journey! But for now go check out the VAMPS Photos!

Boom Boom Satellites - 18

Boom Boom Satellites - 18
Originally uploaded by Mike Ricca

And as promised here is the pic with Boom Boom Satellites, I gotta admit NYCC/NYAF was a blast this year and sitting with these guys were a blast. Hope to get these edits soon, but with the Masters going on as well as heavy Room Renovations (will save for another post). This will have to do for now. Special thanks again for Amanda Nanawa and Mike Ricca for hooking up and taking photos respectively. Let's see what else 2010 has to offer but for now it's time to wrap up and get ready for the Vamps concert later tonight! But as usual check out the gallery HERE!

Puffy Live Interview!

Puffy Ami Yumi - 13
Originally uploaded by Mike Ricca

That's right, I got to sit down and chat with the wonderful Puffy Ami Yumi, J-Punk superstars from Japan! Even though I have been busy with my Masters program, I still find time to do this. (but at least you can see why I haven't been posting anything). Either way it was a great sit down and I'll upload it as soon as I can (I have no help). But that's one down for today at the Kitano, next up will be Boom Boom Satellites at 6! Special Thanks to Amanda Nanawa for hooking this up for me and Mike Ricca for taking these great photos! For the rest of the Gallery click HERE!

And the Rockets Red Glare...

185/365:And the Rockets Red Glare...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Happy 4th all! How was your celebrations? Mine were quite spectacular! After waiting for the fireworks to start for about 6 hours+ (Had to get their early for best space for photography) The show started, and I got to experiment with my D90 and the results? Check em out here in my "4th of July Collection!"

Hideo Kojima And Me...

Hideo Kojima And Me...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Week two of the countdown to my 33rd Year on earth. I got to cover a gig with the man who made Metal Gear himself, Hideo Kojima! And got a MGS1 for the PS1 signed by him. A great addition to a growing signature collection! But the sad part is, I didn't get a chance to take a picture with him as I shook his hand after he signed for me. But towards the end I was promised a pic. That didn't happen... The Security didn't get the message and rushed Kojima to his rest area. What I did get though was this pic, taken on my camera by Amanda Nanawa. It's become notorious in the past week for how cool a candid shot it is and I am actually happy to have gotten this. But I SWEAR, I WILL get a shot with the man someday! Until then enjoy my pics from the Uniqlo signing event! HERE!

A Good Way to Start Birthday Month!

159/365:Office Ninja...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Basically been a bit busy with lots of projects but one comes to mind that is amazing, as I wrapped up two projects I got called back in to Viacom International to work on a real fun project. And for the week I will have this view from the 23rd Floor overlooking Broadway in Times Square. Spectacular! Again great way to count down to June 30th (My B-Day)

Event Horizon NYC!

#16 looks at #30 and #22
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

One of the best things about NYC is that at any given time there is something new happening on the horizons! And this time it's an out door art exhibition called EVENTHORIZON:NYC and event which entails 31 naked statues standing all around the area of Madison Square Park and in sight of the park. By Antony Gormley these statues both iron and fiberglass (the ones on the ground are iron) stand vigilante looking over the city. I have already been out an about shooting and will probably do a video of this soon enough. You can see the photos I have of this event in my EVENT HORIZON NYC folder in my Flickr account! Enjoy and happy hunting!

Been quite the busy Month!

Spike DW Shoot 03...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Boy has it been insane, but I really need to do more! With my acceptance into the SVA Masters Program, I've been hunting for more gigs then ever lately! I just need the funds to do the school thing! So lately I've just been working (hence no updates anywhere)! But keep faith everything will be back on track as soon as I straighten myself up! I've manage to keep my 365 on track so check it on on my Flickr if you have the time! Will try to check back in when I can!

GoPro Hero HD!

061/365:My Hero..!
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Welcome the new addition to the studio. This little camera by GoPro. It's really cool and shoots in full HD! Went out to the mountain's this weekend and shot a few runs coming down using the suction adaptor and stuck it right onto the board. Really solid footage. Although angles and compositioning were estimated (it has no screen just a reflective lens). I got some great shots out of it. With a 2 hour battery it's perfect for on the go fun. Here I edited the shots into the video you see below. Awesome fun!

The 365 Day Project...

36/365: Paper City...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu Tasnaphun

It's February and so far 2010 has been a bit slow, fun things are happening but now with enough pictures in the gallery I can show you. Jumped on the 365 project train. What is it? Basically, take one picture a day that represents that day. You can take as many as you like but only one goes into the 365, so we're on the 40th day today! Let's see if I can make it till the end of the year. I won't be uploading them regularly here since this is for my "musings" Well hope you enjoy what's up so far.

You can see the Gallery HERE.

5AM 01/01/2010...

5AM 01/01/2010...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Happy New Year's! Hope everyone had a great 2009 and now it's time to start 2010! A bunch of new projects will be starting up this year and my resolution is to go back to school! What about yours? I'll keep it short since it's so early! More updates later!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Ghosts of Christmas Past...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Christmas is upon us and New York is lit up like no other, stores are decked up with decorations and New York is basically one magical town, crystal snowflakes the streets smelling of pine.. It literally does get you into the holiday spirit, what's it like in your area? I have created a Winter Gallery for you to see so check it out on my Flickr!

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season everyone!