about

こんにちは !

hi, i’m baz.

I’m a street & travel photographer currently based in Auckland, New Zealand.

My passion for photography started when I traveled to Tokyo, Japan in 2018. Hoping to capture a culture vastly different to my own, I originally purchased my first enthusiast camera with the goal of archiving my journey. Soon, it developed into something more - a new outlet for creativity, a constant source of curiosity & an opportunity to explore the world around me.

Now, I aim to use photography to share how I view the world, its cultures & its people. I only hope to inspire others to seek out the beauty that surrounds them.

Thank you for stopping by & I hope you enjoy your stay.

Known as Kaminari-mon (thunder gate), this massive red paper lantern has become a unique symbol for Asakusa and old Tokyo.

Be sure to take a peek underneath the lantern for a fierce surprise 🐉.
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📍Asakusa《浅草》
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While the popular photography spots are nice, I find more enjoyment just walking off the beaten path and finding random areas on my own.

Take some time to explore the alleyways and streets and you might just be treated to a unique gem.
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Japan taxis pro tip - the second question a taxi driver usually asks is to see if you're ok with them taking the motorway route.

Trust me, this will save you a ton of time driving.
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📍Shibuya《渋谷》
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📷 So

I will get back on a plane this year.

It will be overseas somewhere, I don't care where.

I need this.
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📍An ocean somewhere
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📷 Sony Rx100 mk3
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#rawurbanshots #unt

"Even the wishes of a small ant will reach heaven"

In Japan, the traditional new year custom of Hatsumode is where residents make their first shrine or temple visit for the year.

Mostly done within the first 3 days, visitors pray for goo

2022 lesgoooo!! Happy New Year everyone!

Everyone stay safe, be well and hope for a better and more prosperous year 🙏🏼
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📍Auckland《 New Zealand 》
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📷 Sony Alpha 𝞪7 III + Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM
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"You're all grown up, how are you?"
"Trying to do better"
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📍Auckland《 New Zealand 》
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📷 DJI Mavic Air 2
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#modernoutdoors #theglobewander

The process was complicated
But the result is so easy
In a room full with people
At the sound of empty applause
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📍Auckland《 New Zealand 》
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@auck

If everything could ever be this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
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📍Shinjuku《新宿区》
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📷 Sony Alpha 𝞪7 III + Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8
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#toneplay&

It’s a simple question, do you got it or not?
I been talking to god, my mind goin too fast
My brain always steady demanding answers
I’ve been feeling like I’m fighting with my thoughts
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📍Kamakura《鎌倉》
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What gear do i use?

Bodies

Sony A7iii

DJI Mavic Air 2

Sony RX100 mkIII

Lenses

Sony Zeiss 16-35mm f/4.0

Sony 85mm f/1.8

Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM

bags

Peak Design Everyday Carry 20L — Peak Design
Everyday Carry 20L

Peak Design Tech Pouch — Peak Design
Tech Pouch

Lowepro Protactic450 AW II — Lowepro Protactic
450 AW II

Accessories

Sirui T-025 Carbon FiberTripod — Sirui T-025 Carbon Fiber
Tripod

Godox v860 IISpeedlite — Godox v860 II
Speedlite

DJI Mavic Air 2 Battery x 3 — DJI Mavic Air 2
Battery x 3

Aputure AL-M9 Portable Light — Aputure AL-M9
Portable Light

Sandisk Extreme Pro 64GBMicroSD x 4 — Sandisk Extreme Pro 64GB
MicroSD x 4

Peak Design Slide Lite Neck Strap — Peak Design Slide Lite
Neck Strap

Peak Design Cuff Wrist Strap — Peak Design Cuff
Wrist Strap

Lacie Rugged 2TB USB-C HDD — Lacie Rugged 2TB
USB-C HDD

Fujifilm Instax SP-3 Portable Printer — Fujifilm Instax SP-3
Portable Printer

Sirui Nano CPL Pro Filter x 2 — Sirui Nano CPL Pro
Filter x 2

Sirui Nano UV Pro Filter x 2 — Sirui Nano UV Pro
Filter x 2

Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod — Manfrotto PIXI Mini
Tripod

Sony NPFZ100 Battery x 3 — Sony NPFZ100
Battery x 3

Peak Design Capture Clip

LensPen NLP-1Lens Cleaner — LensPen NLP-1
Lens Cleaner

Giotto Rocket Blower — Giotto Rocket
Blower

Studio

Custom Built PCIntel i7 8700K | ASUS ROG Maximus X | NVIDIA GTX1080 Ti | Corsair 32GB DD4 | Samsung 2TB EVO 960 + 4TB EVO 860 — Custom Built PC
Intel i7 8700K | ASUS ROG Maximus X | NVIDIA GTX1080 Ti | Corsair 32GB DD4 | Samsung 2TB EVO 960 + 4TB EVO 860

LG 27” 4K IPS 27UL500-WMonitor — LG 27” 4K IPS 27UL500-W
Monitor

Asus 27” ROG IPS PG279Q Monitor — Asus 27” ROG IPS PG279Q
Monitor

Apple iPad Pro 12.9”Keyboard + Apple Pencil — Apple iPad Pro 12.9”
Keyboard + Apple Pencil

Custom Mech Keyboardkbdfans 5° Case | Kaihl Box Jades | Brass Plate | DZ60 PCB | GMK Screw-In Stabiliser — Custom Mech Keyboard
kbdfans 5° Case | Kaihl Box Jades | Brass Plate | DZ60 PCB | GMK Screw-In Stabiliser

Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse — Logitech MX Master 3
Mouse

Sony WH1000XM3 Noise Canceling Headphones — Sony WH1000XM3
Noise Canceling Headphones

Apple iPhone XS Max 256GB — Apple iPhone XS Max
256GB

Apple AirPods ProNoise Canceling Earphones — Apple AirPods Pro
Noise Canceling Earphones

Satechi Multi-Port USB-CAdapter — Satechi Multi-Port USB-C
Adapter

Anker PowerCore+26000mAh Powerbank — Anker PowerCore+
26000mAh Powerbank

Sandisk Ultrafit 128GBFlashdrive x 2 — Sandisk Ultrafit 128GB
Flashdrive x 2

Software

Adobe Photoshop 2020 — Adobe Photoshop 2022

Adobe Lightroom 2020 — Adobe Lightroom 2022

Adobe Lightroom Classic 2020 — Adobe Lightroom Classic 2022

Adobe Illustrator 2020 — Adobe Illustrator 2022

Adobe Premiere Pro

Lens Distortion

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