Front Page Surprise

Sometimes, I have no idea what's going to happen with my photos. Monday, I opened the Daily online and to my surprise, found one on the front page.That's always a nice thing to experience. It's not a great photo by any means, but it's there. In the picture above is Eddie Pittman. We came to China together 4 years ago with the CTLC program. Here's Read more

Travel to Chaozhou

This is the first story I wrote for the Travel page, a few months back. I've been to Chaozhou three times now, and I'll probably keep going back; it's that good. If you haven't been there yet, I would highly recommend a visit. It has a special feeling that can't be found in every Chinese city. Here's a few more photos from trips to Chaozhou in Read more

Sex Change Assignment

This was one of the more interesting/strange assignments I have had. Born as a male, abnormal chromosomes caused Liu Changfu to take on female characteristics. Unable to deal with it, he/she underwent surgery to fully become a woman. Apparently it was a hot story in the Chinese media at the time because there were tons of press. I along with this media circus accompanied Liu on her 1st public appearance since the transformation, which basically consisted of walking the st...Read more

Good Chocolate

Wrote about Littlejim's Chocolate Fudge Store for the Shenzhen Dream column on the Business page today. Unfortunately the store is tucked away in a supermarket south of Binhe Expressway, about 15 minutes walk from the Hua Qiang Bei metro. But its really worth the trek out there. Click here for details on how to find i...Read more

'On the Street' Photo Exhibition

(Photo by Ohm Phanphiroj) My good friend Chris recently organized a photography exhibition in Triple J Cafe in Dongmen. It features the works of four photographers under the theme of 'On The Street' Check it out before it closes on Feb 29th! Click here to see the article I wrote about it for the Shenzhen Daily. And Read more

Travel to Meizhou

I traveled to Meizhou two years ago with my good friend Sam - and it was an amazing time. I'd like to go back as soon as I have the chance. Click here to see the story I wrote about the trip to Meizhou for the Travel page in the Shenzhen Daily.

Enjoi Skate Team

Spent a few days with a pro skate team from America, shooting and skating all over Shenzhen. Click here for a photo essay and article in the Shenzhen Daily.

Hubei Village: a small town in a big city

I have been visiting this village for two years now. When I first discovered it, I was shocked. How could it exist right here in the heart of the city, while high rises and construction surrounded it on every side? Somehow, it has miraculously survived. Here is an article I wrote for the Shenzhen Daily about the village. Since publication, I have visited again several more times, and I am still getting conflicting accounts fro...Read more

Skating w/ Deng Xiaoping

Hello everyone!

I am a newcomer at this site, thanks to Chris Lay. I live in Shenzhen and work for the local English newspaper as photographer and writer.

For my first post, I'd like to highlight local skateboarders in Shenzhen. You might remember a post from Chris about Thrasher and I skating, well this is in the same place. It's actually world famous with pro skate teams who come here to shoot for videos and magazines. Local kids often co...Read more