I was never really good with words.

So I discovered poetry in pictures. Stories emerge where lines meet and colors merge. Frame by frame, subjects reveal to me pieces of their personal narratives.
Avid lover of Japan’s unique lifestyle, I took my film camera and spent a year capturing the youth culture.
By shooting in analog format, I aspired to connect with my subjects in all of their subtleties. Thus, I learned more with less.

I found focus in the blurry.

Little did I know that this journey would deeply shape my identity as a photographer.
I hope that emotions can transcend through these images to inspire you.

Here are the stories they chose to tell.

The other side – A different kind of portrait

A friend of mine invited me to capture an idea she had involving Shibari. I never shot anything close to that before so I thought it would be an interesting exercise. I also shot everything on film which gives that special surprise and suspense (and look).

 

I witnessed a full shibari/kinbaku show during my first week in Tokyo and was actually quite amazed by the experience. The connection between the girl and the rope artist is quite fascinating and the atmosphere is just… different.

 

Art Direction and Rope art is by Leigh Lee Ysl

Model is Meguro