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My photos appeared for the first time in the lovely lovely Oh Comely magazine (Issue 10). They used one of my favourite cherry blossom photos and asked me some questions about spring in Japan. I also did a Vox Pop for them in Tokyo. The magazine should be available across the UK now. Check your local WH Smith!
I shot a hotly-tipped Japanese band called Taffy in Tokyo last month. The photo was published in last week’s NME. I thought I’d posted about this but apparently I didn’t. Their debut album “Caramel Sunset” is out now in the UK and they’ll be touring the UK this autumn.
Editor of Afterzine briefly mentioned about my work in the post, The Euphoria and Loneliness of Takeshi Suga. Nicely titled. I think that’s the essence of my photography.
Beautiful/Decay did a feature on my work!
This is what they said:
“Japanese photographer Takeshi Suga captures dreamlike scenes that remind of warm summer days and tranquil walks beneath branches arrayed with cherry blossoms. Each photograph is like a sweet confection, served with a healthy helping of nostalgia and comfort and ready to be enjoyed.”
I’ve got more news coming up. Busy week on the news front!
I’ve started working for a factory that creates striking images under the concept of “Life is like ice cream, eat it before it melts. One lick at a time.” So far, I have produced two tasty products that can be seen on the website. There are some genuinely exciting plans in the pipeline. Can’t wait to reveal them when the time is ripe!
Dear friends in Glasgow and beyond,
As some of you may already know, I got my first book published in Japan. It’s entitled “CAMERAPOETICA”, which features 20 photographs that I took in Glasgow, London, Brighton, Barcelona and Oban. Printed on photographic paper, the book is part of Fujifilm’s campaign to promote film culture.
“CAMERAPOETICA” is only available in Japan, however, if you’d like to own a copy, I’d be happy to ship one for you. It costs £23/€29/$37+P&P. As much as the book is very nice, I’m aware this is not cheap. So, I’ve decided to include a postcard that I made specially for those who purchased the book. Of course, I’ll do my very best to make your investment even more worthwhile (in a few years’ time).
Above all, I’d love “CAMERAPOETICA” to reach as many people around the world as possible. The book is the most intimate medium to admire photographic imagery. You can bring it with you wherever you are. Through my images, I’d like to invite you into layers of light, colour and reflection which have become a space for meditation.
Feel free to give me a shout if you’re interested!!
“Takeshi Suga is an impressionist born a few centuries late. A Japanese Monet of the 21st century. If this is bad luck, or his greatest strength it’s yet to be understood.”
I was really chuffed about what this Italian blog said about me. Never have I been hailed as an impressionist!
The Fox Is Black, a US art and design blog, did a feature on my recent photographs taken in Japan. It looks rather ace! So make sure you have a look.
I’ve been a bit quiet on the news front lately, however it’s set to be quite busy in the next few weeks. Watch this space!
If you haven’t heard already, my first book “CAMERAPOETICA” is out. It features 20 photographs that I took in the UK and Spain. Unfortunately, it’s only available in Tokyo at the moment. If you live outside of Tokyo and would like to own a copy, please let me know. We can work something out!
I have been featured in the latest issue of The List magazine. The List is an Edinburgh-based event listings magazine and is widely available across Scotland. Make sure you have a look if you’re in the country!
I led my first ever workshop on Diana Mini earlier this month in Tokyo. I had a lot of fun, so did the participants. The workshop was nicely reported in the latest issue of Japanese photography magazine, Sha-girl. I have two more Diana Mini workshops coming up in the next couple weeks.
