I've had a few months of steadily growing work and networking while in Bangkok. I've met some wonderful people, who've given me some opportunities to produce some great work. Particularly, I met the people who produce the largest circuit parties in Asia (for my straight readers, do a wiki search for "Circuit Parties" to catch up). I was given the chance to attend and shoot during a series of parties in Koh Samui, Thailand. It was a great time, and the pictures were amazing. I am not much of a party goer myself, but I know a good photo op, when I see it.
The producers then asked me to shoot the guys for their next party coming up in April. It was a great experience, since I got to work with some great professional models. All of the advertising for gCircuit's next party includes photos shot by me. It was an unpaid job, but I am listed as a sponsor, and may get more work from it later on. The opportunity to shoot at the parties in Sydney during Mardi Gras then came up, and it was a chance I couldn't turn down. I managed to obtain a Media Pass that will allow me to shoot the parade from street level, and gain access to the main circuit parties as well. I will be shooting and writing for Spice magazine from Bangkok, and for Paul Marin Productions (lighting/laser producer). I also hope to gather a large number of photos that will allow me to do an exhibition afterward.
I am looking forward to spending the next few weeks here in Sydney. It's summer, and it's beautiful out. Mardi Gras is an event I've considered going to for years, but it's always been so far away. Now, it's much closer to where I live so here I am.
