"In My Tribe" concept is certainly one of my favorites. The model looks gorgeous with her hair and make-up. A modern tribal look. It seems to tell me a story of how the natives of the world strive to be globally competitive, yet they never forget their ways.
This is one eye-catching photo, if I may say. The beautiful angle and eccentric dress(?), this photo tells me a story of how fame, elegance and beauty can get all other things in the world, but never happiness. The eyes of the model looks sad even with how beautiful she is with everything she has.
If my calculations are correct, these photos were shot by 25 year old Yuji Watanabe. He was born on May 7 (my mom's birthday too!) in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. He started his photography when he was 20. Yuji had his break when he met a make-up artist in Tokyo who works for a fashion magazine in New York.
I had a chance to have a conversation with Mr. Watanabe through email. Even with his achievements, he was soooooo nice with me. Mostly, these days, a person who achieved a lot in a very young age gets too cocky, but him, no. He was nice that he understood why I was doing this. He answered all my questions (nothing very private):
ME: What made you decide to go to France and pursue professional photography there?
YUJI: I have experienced photography in New York, and Tokyo. I'm still searching for my photography. But, I was sure that my photography lacks of elegance, and chicness. I thought Paris is the best place to pursue those essences.
ME: What differentiates your style from other photographers?
YUJI: I'm not really sure what make me different from other photograpers, but I'm Japanese, and I grew up in Japan, so Japanese culture definitely gave me lots of inspirations. However, my motto is always open minded, inspiration is everywhere, so many different aspects give me inspirations. That's one of the reasons I live in Paris now. I might move to London next year
ME: Who can you consider your Best Partner in Crime? (HMUA, Wardrobe stylist or other people that inspires you)
YUJI: It's hard to choose my best partner. I met many amazing people. I have good partners in New York, Tokyo, Paris, and London. But, Tim Walker and Paolo Roversi are most influential photographers for me.'
ME: Any advice for beginners?
YUJI: It's important to have fun with your photography. Photography can create fantasy. It's most fun for me to create fantasy through photography.
P.S. Have I told you that he was nice? As in super nice? Oh.. :D
SEEE!!! :D
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