I shot this video over 7 weeks in April – May of 2023. It was exciting to focus on only the animals. The bats were specifically interesting as they roosted in just a few trees in one location. In the evening they would all start to get active and finally leave the trees in search for food. The hornbills are pretty much everywhere but you have to be ready to shoot as they swoop in […]
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A tiny island in the gulf of Thailand, Koh Tao is simply stunning. It is considered the best place in Southeast Asia to get certified for diving…
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To most people Covid-19 started in March 2020. For me it was January 2020 when I was in Shanghai, China. We had early reports from Wuhan of some kind of virus outbreak and the city was under lockdown. With no experience of a pandemic we really had no idea what to expect or what it meant. Soon Shanghai and most cities in China were under full lockdown. In my apartment building we needed a “pass” […]
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In early October I was invited to join Burma Boating on their exploratory sail in the Anambas Archipelago. They were looking for a new chartering area for their clients and knew of the archipelago in the South China Sea. It is mostly known for vast oil resources but not well-known for tourism despite its incredible snorkeling and diving spots. We climbed aboard the 95-foot superyacht Aphrodite with Australian captain Simon and headed out for 5 […]
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In mid-March 2019 I headed to Kyun Pila in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar to create a video for the luxurious Awei Pila Resort. The concept was to promote the island which currently has only two developments: Awei Pila Resort and a Moken village. The Moken are the traditional inhabitants of the Mergui Archipelago and are sometimes referred to as “sea-gypsies.” They have inhabited the islands for generations and are known for their nomadic lifestyle and […]
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In November and December The Ritz-Carlton offered a special dining concept for high-end foodies. Utilizing their 9 Michelin stars from around Asia Pacific they created the Stellar Dining Series which stopped in 4 major culinary cities in Asia: Singapore, Osaka, Hong Kong and Beijing. We followed them as they prepared world-class dishes, offered cocktail making classes and many other workshops and activities for their members and best clients. We stayed in each city for about […]
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In August I assisted the Splice Boys on a TVC shoot using an 18-camera array for bullet time capture. Shooting for Mercedez-Benz, they were to capture sand particles, bouncing paint and an exploding rose. In order to explode the rose with minimal external forces, they used a crossbow firing a ball bearing. Intense!
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In August I went to the Sheraton in Jiading District to shoot a promo for the upcoming festival for Michelin Global Star Restaurant Chef festival. I shot with Rachel Gouk, a renowned food critic and writer in Shanghai.
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In August I took a road trip with Tesla to explore boutique hotels and ancient towns. The mission was to promote eco-friendly lifestyle and modernity in an ancient setting, comparing and complimenting the different aspects of living. We had two Teslas, the Model X and Model S to carry us through the journey.
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In May 2018 I traveled to Hangzhou for a shoot to promote a new yoga experience in the Hangzhou Hyatt near West Lake. The room featured is near the pool on the upper levels of the hotel. It is adorned with tranquil design and running water to enhance the peacefulness and ambiance. The bar on the top level has a glass floor where you feel you are sitting on top of the city while looking […]
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