Architectural Photography | Aesop signature store – Hollywood Road
I had the pleasure of photographing Aesop’s new signature store on Hollywood Road in Hong Kong. The raw finishes – reclaimed oak, oxidized copper and blackened, perforated steel – provide texture and an interesting interplay with the light…as well as difficult reflections that had to be dealt with…
Food Photography – September 2013 (2)
A selection of canapés served by East Hong Kong’s banquet catering team. Photographed for East Hong Kong by Imagennix Director, Scott Brooks.
Food Photography – September 2013 (1)
I recently had the pleasure of photographing two culinary creations by Chef Gunnar Kuchenbecker at W Hong Kong: W Lobster Tail and Poached Salmon
Hong Kong Commercial Photography | Tear Sheets – August 2013
Commercial lifestyle photography shot for W Hong Kong by Imagennix director, Scott Brooks. It’s always nice to see a client find more ways to use the images we make for them.
A swimming pool floating in the East River
Never mind the East River, put one in Hong Kong! Not only does it provide a unique recreational space, it filters 183 million gallons of polluted water annually, without using chlorine. Plus Pool: The Crowd’s Push to Transform NYC’s East River.
Coming around to appreciate the renovation of Pacific Place
Until today, I’ve been on the fence regarding the remodelling of Pacific Place Mall, which was completed in 2011. The one element that I have loved since the unveiling is the re-visioning of the bubble lifts at the heart of the mall. The innovative, curved glass panels repeat the soft forms evident throughout the design and make […]
The Best Things to Do In _______: people just can’t get enough of lists
The “Best of” list is a perennial favorite for blog posts, magazine articles, books and TV shows. Top 10 lists, Top 100 lists, 1000 places and now, 1001 ideas: The Best Things to Do In Los Angeles: 1001 Ideas – Cool Hunting. I’d like to work with a client, who has a unique view on […]
Is crowd sourcing design ideas in an online game good business?
Swedish architecture firm, Equator, has recreated a Stockholm site in Minecraft, and invited players to submit designs for a tall building on the site in order to generate ideas of what future urban living may look like. In an interesting twist of life imitating games imitating life, this input is being sought for the firm’s […]
How Absolut uses local artist collaborations to reinforce its brand
Continuing a tradition of artist collaborations – and the launch of special bottles for Los Angeles, Miami and Istanbul – Absolut has created a series of limited edition bottles for Mexico that reinforce the brand’s innovative image.
Booking.com reports on US traveler demands
Report on more than 800,000 US traveler reviews confirms hotel marketers’ beliefs about what guests value. Booking.com recently released a report on the demands of US travelers, mined from over 800,000 reviews, and claim that their feedback, “will certainly surprise industry insiders.” Frankly, this claim is designed to capture media attention and drive eyeballs to […]