Background

I am an American fine art and editorial photographer specializing in Pinhole Photography. I have lived in Japan since 1979, and it has obviously influenced my photography. My work is exhibited in Japan, the U.S.A., and Europe. (See Artist's Statement and profile for more.)
Fine art prints are available for sale to individuals, galleries, and museums. I also publish my work in a variety of English and Japanese of magazines as photo essays on their own and as illustrations for articles on various themes. I often do the writing that accompanies the photographs in these stories. If you are interested in buying or using my photos in some fashion please feel free to contact me directly. PLEASE DO NOT USE MY PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT MY EXPRESS PERMISSION. This is how I make my living!

Pinhole Gallery

This gallery showcases my fine art and editorial Pinhole Photography. There are many series to look at. Most are in black and white

Natural Life Gallery

This gallery showcases my Natural Life color photography done with "regular" cameras (vs pinhole). Themes include Landscapes, Flowers, Food, Vegetables, and more.

Wife Site!

My wife, writer and collaborator on many books, Shizuka Tsuruta has her own home page. Text is in JAPANESE ONLY, but you can also see some of my color photos here and there.

Students Gallery

A section of workshop students photos also are on view in the accessible from the gallery page.