Calah Jones Artist Post 3

1.     National Geographic’s Mike Yamashita uses Sony’s latest DSLR, the Alpha a99.  In his previous experience, Yamashita used the Nikon D3X because it was the only camera available at the time with 25 megapixels and a full-frame sensor.  Most photographers are either team Canon or Nikon, but Yamashita ventured left to Sony and found a DSLR with roughly the same megapixel count along with an electronic viewfinder rather than the typical viewing mirror. His camera is a 24MP 35mm full-frame that is good for landscapes because of how well color is captured in the shots.

2.     Yamashita's intent when capturing images is for them to look more natural. He works with capturing landscapes and historical figures.  He focuses on frame and composition and putting the image together through a story and also through color.  The stories behind the images are connected with history of some sort.  Yamashita has several photographs of historical figures such as Marco Polo, Zhang He, and more.  His work gravitates towards natural-looking images (not stressed or posed for).

3.     I think Yamashita captures shadows and lighting very well in his photography.  The way he uses his composition to keep the viewer intrigued about his work is very well though through.  Because his work also displays some history, it is also interesting to learn about and familiarize with his work based off different cultures from around the world.