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25.01.2022 BTS WEDNESDAY - lurking in the shadows...printing BIG today at @arten_framing for an exciting project later this week...

25.01.2022 RETROMOTIVE VOLUME 9 - my latest column "The Analogue Wrist" for @retromotive_magazine. For this issue, I talk about one watch I (secretly) wish I own. But it belongs to someone else far more deserving. My brother Noz & his Hamilton Khaki Field Auto has travelled all the way to Nepal/Everest Basecamp (5,364m) & back... Excerpt... "I remember 'acquiring' the watch in October 2017 during a family get together for my big send-off for my trip. I asked myself while doing a gear ch...eck, whether my Casio G-Shock would 'make it' on my trek. My brother Issey told me that I needed a mechanical watch. That's when he suggested that I should take dad's Hamilton (with mum's blessing)". "During the trek, I guess I didn't know what the watch meant to me as it was only given to me a week before my departure for Nepal, but I felt that dad was always there with me. I also wore a beanie hand-knitted by my sister-in-law and dad's handkerchief on my wrist with everyone's handwritten messages. I also carried with me a 35mm film canister with dad's ashes". "This watch means everything to me. It's my connection to dad. It's my connection to Issey. I have never been a watch guy, even though I've owned various watches throughout my life. What this watch has done is to highlight (to me) that the story behind the object means everything. I work for a company that sells high-end finishes with high profile clients. They arrive in their expensive cars, dressed immaculately, some of them with expensive watches on their wrists. When I tell them that the watch belonged to my dad and the journey it has gone through, they are stunned". "I have worn this watch every single day since I acquired it. My morning routine is to check that I have my phone, my keys, my wallet and that the watch is on my wrist. Without it, I don't feel like I'm 'protected'. When I have the watch on, I genuinely feel that (dad) is guiding me through life and looking out for me. I don't feel complete without it..." To subscribe (now also available as a digital magazine): www.retromotive.com.au

25.01.2022 RECENT WORK - 'T2 Sustainability Credentials / Practices' Campaign - shot months ago (before lockdown) & just recently released... -------------- Client: @t2tea Creative Agency: @21_19studio

25.01.2022 NEW PERSONAL WORK - #Repost @tamaramaynes New personal work Colliding Flora with fellow @hartandco creative @isamu_sawa_photography assisted by @aaroncullen . I had so much fun coming up with this kaleidoscopic other-worldly concept and playing with flowers - one of my happy places. Thanks for sharing #creativityinisolation with me Issey

24.01.2022 BTS THURSDAY - dusted off the cobwebs - my old 'workhorse'; Toyo View 45G & Rodenstock Sironar-N 210mm F/5.6 (for the tech nerds); working on 'part one' of an exciting collaboration with Dutch-based visual artist & graphic designer @charles_bruijn Assistant @aaroncullen

22.01.2022 BTS FRIDAY - shooting wine bottles for @chandonaus; adapting to Melbourne's 'stage 4 lockdown' by taking over my wife's @basiapuchalskifloraldesign 'Florist Studio' AKA the 'home garage'. It's just a 'tad' smaller than my (usual) 150sqm photography studio but more than adequate for the time being. So, past; present & future clients; hit me up if you need anything photographed - I am up for the challenge.

22.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE (August 17th) - I am incredibly humbled that @phaseonephoto together with @c.r.kennedyimaging have invited me for an 'Artist Talk' Webinar to discuss my 25-year journey (so far) as a photographer. Please register for the event (details below)... #Repost @c.r.kennedyimaging with @make_repost... Join us August 17th for an Artist Talk webinar with isamu_sawa_photography where he will discuss not only his images but his journey as a photographer, method, approach and particularly how his personal project Without Water has been a pivotal point in his career. Isamu Sawa is one of Australias leading commercial photographers, with a career spanning more than 25 years. He has worked for high-level commercial clients including Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Renault, IWC, Schweppes and Penfolds. His editorial work has also featured in GQ, Mercedes Benz Magazine and Vogue, shooting portraits of well-known identities including fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier and actor Geoffrey Rush. To register visit: https://go.phaseone.com/SP-2020-08-17-Isamu-Sawa-webinar_01 @phaseonephoto #seekextraordinary #mediumformat #phaseone #photographywebinar #isamusawa See more

22.01.2022 BTS THURSDAY - a big couple of days shooting in my 'make-shift' home studio (aka garage) photographing jewellery utilising my 'macro photography' expertise - all requiring 'focus stacking'; resulting in 1100 files / 200gig @trafficaustralia @hartandco

22.01.2022 NEW PERSONAL WORK / 'COLLIDING FLORA' - a recent collaboration with stylist & creative director @tamaramaynes featured on New York-based 'Trendland' @trendland - a daily online news website covering & curating the latest trends in design, art, travel, fashion, photography and more. Visit https://trendland.com/tamara-maynes-kaleidoscopic-floral/ or click the link in my BIO to see the feature...

22.01.2022 BTS WEDNESDAY - adapting to 'stage 4 lockdown'; shooting at home...

21.01.2022 PRINT GIVEAWAY (FOR SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT) - I am sure we all know somebody - a friend; a relative; a partner that is finding life (as we know it) a little hard right now... I am giving away 8 of these prints (pictured) to those that could do with a little 'love' at this time. While going through old boxes of photographs recently, I came across these 'spares' from a Christmas gift send out I did many years ago. They are Digital C-type prints of a landscape I shot in Tasmania.... Rather than let them 'gather dust', I thought I'd give them away to do my bit to put a smile on the face of those who really need it right now. Terms & conditions: - the giveaway is ENTIRELY FREE; including the print; postage & packaging (tube); - you must 'nominate' someone you would like to gift this to (and NOT yourself); - to do so, please email me briefly describing why you would like to nominate your particular loved one (you DO NOT need to include the recipients' name for the submission); send email to [email protected] with the subject line 'Print Giveaway Submission'; - the recipient must reside in the state of Victoria; - up to 8 submissions in total will be selected & will be contacted by reply email to provide postal addresses for their nominees; - submissions close 7pm Wednesday 16th September 2020 (48 hours from the time of this post).

21.01.2022 ARTWORK IN-SITU - 'Daisy' from our recent Mothers Day family project: 'Mother's Day Floral & Art'; gracing the walls of its new owner's home in Sydney. Photographed in the confines of our own home during 'lockdown #1', this flower (and others) were foraged by our 5-year-old daughter Hannah during our neighbourhood walks in Richmond. For more on our recent project - search... #mothersdayfloralandart ------------------------- Limited Edition Fine Art Prints available on request: EMAIL: [email protected] / PHONE +61 412 403 290 / or DM.

21.01.2022 SNEAK PEEK - can't wait to see this image used in-situ in an exciting new release; coming soon... ------------------------ #Repost @swear_words A sneak peek of a composition we've used for an upcoming project... by @isamu_sawa_photography

21.01.2022 My dad was a photographer and he gave me my first camera when I was nine years old, just after we moved to Australia from Japan. I spent a lot of time with hi...m, just watching. It was fascinating for a young boy watching this magic happen of throwing this white piece of paper under a light and then putting in a special chemical and seeing the image emerge. When my five-year-old daughter Hannah asked me recently what my favourite colour was, I had to think about it, and I realised Ive got accents of red everywhere. Whether it be a red stripe on a sports shoe, the red stitching on my leather jacket, the red second hand on my vintage watch, red in small doses seems to work with anything. At primary school in Japan, you're given a hanko with your name on it. My mum gave me my stamp back when I turned 30 and I started using it to sign all my fine art prints, initially because I thought it looked cool, but now I think its my connection back to Japan and my culture. And as I get older, I think I'm starting to appreciate that subconscious connection. There's always that little red accent, a nod back to my heritage. Thats how I make my mark. And now its the inspiration behind my most recent personal work. Isamu created his personal paint colour Heritage Red with Coloursmith.

21.01.2022 PHASE ONE WEBINAR / AUGUST 17TH / 6PM AEST... #Repost @hartandco Save the Date... August 17th, 2020 6-7pm AEST Join @isamu_sawa_photography for an exclusive Artist Talk webinar with @phaseonephoto and @c.r.kennedyimaging to discuss his career, process and works that have altered the course of his journey so far. Tap the link in bio to register #hartandco #isamusawa #phaseone #seekextraordinary #mediumformat #photography #webinar See more

19.01.2022 NEW PERSONAL WORK - another image from a recent personal series inspired by my favourite colour. The red 'accent' representing a connection to my (Japanese) heritage... #coloursmith #createyourcolour #ownyourcolour @Coloursmithanz

19.01.2022 OPEN FOR BUSINESS AGAIN - well done, Victoria - we got there (eventually)! The time has come to reside back into my 'lofty and spacious' studio. Whilst it's been somewhat of a novelty shooting jobs all around our humble abode (home) during 'stage 4' lockdown; I am grateful that I can 'now' continue working in a much more comforting surrounding again - albeit with a strict Covidsafe plan. Thank you to all my loyal clients who entrusted me with my ability to service them from my 'home studio' during the last few months... During the downtime, I've been obsessively pursuing my 'other' passion - collecting vinyl, and my collection has grown extensively during 'lockdown' - so there will be some great new classic tunes to share with you all at the studio. I look forward to welcoming you all back very soon with a big smile (behind my mask)...

18.01.2022 NEW PERSONAL WORK - another from a series of images inspired by my favourite colour. The red 'accent' representing a connection back to my (Japanese) heritage... #coloursmith #createyourcolour #ownyourcolour @Coloursmithanz

17.01.2022 PRECIOUS MEMORIES / 1995 - going through my archives as I prepare for my @phaseonephoto webinar (next week) to discuss my 25-year journey (so far) as a photographer. Pictured here with my mentor & boss @johngollings (centre) in Siem Riep (Angkor Wat), Cambodia in 1995 who took me under his wing in 1994/95 as his fulltime assistant. Taking' selfies' weren't a thing back then, so it was quite hard to find any shots of us together - we often had to 'preserve' any limited film st...ock we'd carry for each trip. Luckily, John found this polaroid of us - a precious memory from that time... Join me on 17 August 2020 from 18:00 - 19:00 PM AEST for my exclusive Artist Talk webinar with Phase One @phaseonephoto & C.R.Kennedy Imaging @c.r.kennedyimaging To register visit: https://go.phaseone.com/SP-2020-08-17-Isamu-Sawa-webinar_01 #seekextraordinary #mediumformat #phaseone #photographywebinar #isamusawa #isamusawaphotography

16.01.2022 SOLD! - "Daisy" from our recent Mother's Day project beautifully printed & framed by @arten_framing ready for delivery to Sydney. This flower was one that our 5-year-old daughter Hannah had foraged during our neighbourhood walks in Richmond; pressed & photographed in the confines our home during 'lockdown #1'... For more about our recent project - search #mothersdayfloralandart ... ------------------------------------ Limited Edition Fine Art Prints available on request. For enquiries: EMAIL [email protected] / PHONE +61 412 403 290 / or DM.

16.01.2022 BTS TUESDAY - working remotely in the studio today for @cheproximity with assistant @jakereederphoto - Production: @hartandco

16.01.2022 VERY PROUD - to be shortlisted & featured once again amongst the industry's very best in Capture Magazine's 2020 Annual @capture.mag - in the 'Advertising Photography' category. It is two years in a row for me nominated in this particular category & in 2020 selected from over 2300 submissions... The ANNUAL is a showcase of the YEAR'S BEST work from Australian & International professional photographers. The featured photograph was from a series of launch campaign im...agery shot for "80 Collins" @80collinsmelb; Melbourne's premier new retail & dining address. This project pushed my macro photography technique & retouching skills to the absolute limit; this particular image required 160 'focus-stacked' shots to create... ___________________________________ A massive thanks & congratulations to my entire TEAM: Creative: @studio.payne Client: @80collinsmelb Stylist: @marshagolemac Production: @hartandco Assistant: @aaroncullen Post-production: @isamu_sawa_photography

15.01.2022 COLOURSMITH PROJECT... #Repost @coloursmithanz My dad was a photographer and he gave me my first camera when I was nine years old, just after we moved to Australia from Japan.... I spent a lot of time with him, just watching. It was fascinating for a young boy watching this magic happen of throwing this white piece of paper under a light and then putting in a special chemical and seeing the image emerge. When my five-year-old daughter Hannah asked me recently what my favourite colour was, I had to think about it, and I realised Ive got accents of red everywhere. Whether it be a red stripe on a sports shoe, the red stitching on my leather jacket, the red second hand on my vintage watch, red in small doses seems to work with anything. At primary school in Japan, you're given a hanko with your name on it. My mum gave me my stamp back when I turned 30 and I started using it to sign all my fine art prints, initially because I thought it looked cool, but now I think its my connection back to Japan and my culture. And as I get older, I think I'm starting to appreciate that subconscious connection. There's always that little red accent, a nod back to my heritage. Thats how I make my mark. And now its the inspiration behind my most recent personal work. Isamu created his personal paint colour Heritage Red with Coloursmith.

14.01.2022 BTS FRIDAY - a fun day shooting with Aaron Foster @studioadfx / Kirsty Bryson @kbfoodstyling / Jake Reeder @jakereederphoto

13.01.2022 SHARING - some (more) Sawa family cooking love. My mum & brother's weekly how-to video of their favourite dishes - all shot in the confines of their home during 'lockdown'. This one's my personal go-to' for parties - Yakitori. Our family secret is out, so head on over & check it out... #Repost @junsawaphotography Its more Japanese this week with the party favourite Yakitori! Check out the new video over on our blog site (link in bio) #sweetnsawa

13.01.2022 FEATURED - kind words (about me) by my valued client @morrismotley ------------------------ #Repost @morrismotley... Shooting with@isamu_sawa_photography - Head down a small laneway in the inner suburb of Collingwood, Melbourne. Amongst the old factories and warehouses built between 1890-1960 you'll find @isamu_sawa_photography. His studio is a light filled warehouse turned occasional gallery. 3 meter white walls house his latest collection of works. Look to the right and we have a vintage 1970's record player (blasting out Madonna but we'll let that slide). Isseys ability to capture the near end result in the camera is one of his many skills. Little post production goes into these images. It's what happens when you have a true master of his craft. - Swipe left to see some of our past works with @isamu_sawa_photography

12.01.2022 A BIG THANK YOU - to @phaseonephoto @c.r.kennedyimaging for featuring me on their webinar last night; allowing me to reflect on my 25-year career as a photographer - it was a very humbling experience. For those who logged in from across the globe - thank you & I hope you enjoyed my story. A special thank you also to @specularphotodealers & Rory Shinners for the tremendous customer support & supply of Phase One equipment (to me) over the past 15 years. For those who missed out on the webinar; a recording will be released on YouTube shortly...watch this space...

12.01.2022 SHARING - some (more) Sawa family cooking love. My mum & brothers weekly how-to video of their favourite dishes - all shot in the confines of their home during lockdown. This weeks episode is for the Japanese fried (chicken) Karaage lovers. Head on over & check it out... #Repost @junsawaphotography Its fried chicken this week with mum cooking Japanese Karaage. Salivating editing this video! Check out this episode on YouTube (link in bio) and our blog site Sawa-San.com #sweetnsawa

11.01.2022 SHARING - some family (cooking) love. My youngest brother Jun @junsawaphotography & my mum Kumiko have been creating a bunch of weekly 'how-to' videos of their favourite recipes - all shot in the confines of their home during 'lockdown'. This week's recipe is for the 'Ramen' lovers. Head on over & check it out... -------------- #Repost @junsawaphotography ... Its tantanmen ramen this week, a velvety smooth broth combined with some spicy pork mince!! YouTube Link in bio! #sawasanmedia #sweetnsawa See more

10.01.2022 PHASE ONE / WEBINAR - for those that missed my recent webinar with Phase One; reflecting on my 25-year career as a photographer, a recording is now available on YouTube. Grab yourself a beverage & some popcorn (it runs for 1.5 hours). Thanks again to Phase One & C.R. Kennedy for the opportunity to share my journey...

09.01.2022 BTS FRIDAY - out of my comfort zone today as I appeared on the other side of the camera for a change. Thanks to a friendly film crew for making me feel at ease; an exciting new project release coming soon - watch this space...

07.01.2022 ARTWORK SPOTTED - 'Anthurium' from my 'Without Water' Exhibition Series gracing the walls of a beautifully converted warehouse owned by Cindy-Lee Davies & husband Willie of @lightlydesign - as featured on @thedesignfiles --------------------------- www.withoutwater.com.au ---------------------------... #Repost @lightlydesign A couple of lovely shots from @thedesignfiles article yesterday featuring Cindy-Lee and familys inner city warehouse. . . Images @evegwilson credit to @annieportelli @sallytabs @lucy.feagins also. Mahatma - -

07.01.2022 RECENT WORK - Morris Motley / Anti-Dandruff Conditioning Shampoo Campaign @morrismotley

07.01.2022 ARTWORK SPOTTED - Plate 04_Rose #3. I Love the way my client decided to lean the frame on their kitchen bench against the wall; one of the more unique installations of one of my artworks. Designed by @Wolveridge Built by @mckerliebuilders Floor by @signaturefloors ... @dylanjamesphoto Featured Artwork: Limited Edition of 10 + AP (5 Editions remaining); 1140mm x 1440mm (framed size); hand-finished in Vic Ash by @arten_framing #Repost @signaturefloors_homestyle CASTLEMAINE Featuring the natural grain and texture of oak varieties, the Castlemaine Oaks collection is a truly sophisticated floor. Featuring woodmix multi-shade technology providing a natural appearing floor with all the benefits that come with Vinyl Planks. . . Products Featured: Tiger Oak featuring Woodmix . . #signaturefloors #signature #interiordesign #interiors #VinylPlanks #Castlemaine #homeliving #woodmix #flooring #kitchen #easyliving

06.01.2022 BTS YESTERDAY- featured on the other side of the camera for a change with a cameo appearance by my daughter Hannah; & my wife @basiapuchalskifloraldesign - making it an all-family affair. An exciting new project release coming soon - watch this space... Image credit: 'snapper wife.'

06.01.2022 NEW WORK - for the annual David Jones Spring Flower Show 2020 (outdoor banners) - teaming up (again) with the ever-talented stylist/art director @marshagolemac @davidjonesstore Retouching / @isamu_sawa_photography & @studioadfx... Photography Assistant / @aaroncullen Credits / David Jones Head of Visual Merchandise & Creative Innovation / Ross Sabatini @rosssabatini Visual Merchandising Specialist / Windows / Emma Hofstede Senior Graphic Designer Visual Merchandising / Natalia Bronevskaya #DJsFlowerShow #davidjonesflowershow

05.01.2022 As a photographer, colour influences my artistic direction & is very important in my line of work. Having the opportunity to create my very own personal colour with Coloursmith by Taubmans - bringing my signature Hanko stamp colour to life as a vibrant red paint was quite exciting. I've called it 'Heritage Red' & it's the inspiration behind my most recent personal work. Watch this space... #coloursmith #createyourcolour #ownyourcolour @Coloursmithanz

05.01.2022 NEW PERSONAL WORK - inspired by & featured in a recent project for Coloursmith by Taubmans. Some of you might be familiar with the small red kanji stamp - 'Hanko' - I use in lieu of a signature for my Fine Art works. In primary school (Japan), you're given a 'Hanko' of your name. I used it initially to sign my prints because I thought it looked cool. But subconsciously; I think it's my connection back to Japan. It's a tiny 'accent' of red; which represents a more profound c...onnection & a nod back to my heritage... Having the opportunity to create my very own personal colour with Coloursmith by Taubmans - bringing my signature Hanko stamp colour to life as a vibrant red paint was quite exciting. I've called it 'Heritage Red' & it's the inspiration behind my most recent personal work... #coloursmith #createyourcolour #ownyourcolour @Coloursmithanz

04.01.2022 NEW PERSONAL WORK - another image inspired by my favourite colour 'red'; coinciding with a project for Coloursmith by Taubmans. The 'accent' of red representing a profound connection & a nod back to my (Japanese) heritage... #coloursmith #createyourcolour #ownyourcolour @Coloursmithanz

03.01.2022 BTS WEDNESDAY - shooting in between the kitchen & dining room

03.01.2022 SOLD - 'Plate 03_Rose #2' from my 'Without Water' Series framed & ready to be delivered to my new customer. It is very humbling that there is still demand for these Limited Editions since launching the exhibition 5 years ago... ____________________________ www.withoutwater.com.au

01.01.2022 AN OLYMPIC CHAMPION - seeing Australian Taekwondo Olympic Gold Medalist (2000) Lauren Burns @laurenburnsgold in the media this week reminded me of this shoot we did with her back in the day. Shot for "Australian Style Magazine around 2000. And yes, for all those 'hipsters' it was shot on film - on the Mamiya RZ67 Pro II / Kodak EPL transparency film 'cross-processed' AKA 'tranny as neg'...