PERSONAL EFFECTS...KATSUYUKI YOSHIDA —THE GINZA COWBOY

KATSUYUKI
YOSHIDA
‘The Ginza Cowboy!’

COLLECTOR OF CAMERAS AND STORIES!

“A Capture of Time”
— KATSUYUKI YOSHIDA

Join Porter Classic’s founder We love, Katsuyuki Yoshida, as 'Katsu' shares his love for photography and his story that begins with a camera. Shot in a documentary style the short reminisce on Yoshida’s past through timeless photos and beautiful scenery around his wonderspace.

The beautiful and insightful interview does not focus on Katsu's work, but his hobbies.

Obscura is going against the grain and presenting an alternative and sentimental glimpse into the life of a successful business man. Katsu's video specifically focuses on his passion for photography. The stunning compilation takes you through snippets of his life. He narrates the video as flashes of old photographs appear. Photography is an integral inspiration for Katsuyuki and it has allowed him to record a visual memoir of his life.

Issue 11 of Obscura Magazine explores the life of an accessory veteran and gives a personal account of his hobbies. 

For it's latest issue, Obscura features Katsuyuki Yoshida of iconic Japanese luggage and accessories brand Porter with an insider's look at the designer’s extensive collection of cameras. The issue also includes a deeper look at the history of famed German optics company Leica as well as the storied New England footwear label Alden.

OBSCURA ISSUE 11: WINTER 2012
For the full feature – KATSUYUKI YOSHIDA, “THE GINZA COWBOY”, please pick up a copy of Obscura Issue #11 from your closest retailer, or online at store.silly-thing.com. Camera: Canon 5D Mk II, 50mm Leica Summilux.
// Credits:
// Executive Producer: TK Mak
// Producer: Frank Liew
// Videographer/Editor: Eddie Yeung, James Chu
// Translation: Amy Chu, Wilson Li

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“Passing On the love of Camera Capture!”


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