Rabari Featured On Profoto Blog

Profoto just featured some portraits from the Rabari series on their blog. Includes some background text I wrote along with the fascinating Hindu creation story of the camel and Rabari. Check it out: http://www.profoto.com/blog/portrait-photography-2/brent-lewin/

Guangzhou

Was in Guangzhou for the past 10 days covering the auto show, some factory visits and general economy stuff. Here's some of my faves

Aluminum Smelting in China

A few shots I like from my recent trip to Shandong province to shoot a story on aluminum in China's private industry vs state owned enterprises. The story that was published on Bloomberg can be read here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-11-13/china-billionaire-beats-state-firms-as-summit-encourages-markets.html

Jinan, China

Just got back from my first trip to China, stayed in Jinan, the capital of Shandong province for 5 days, here's some shots I'm liking. 

Rabari in Foreign Policy

Some photos from India's Pushkar camel mela in Foreign Policy magazine. You can check it out online here: http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/11/06/amazing_photos_camel_traders_journey_rajasthan

Myanmar's Parasols for Readers Digest

This was a story I wrote and shot about the Shwe Sar Parasol Workshop that appears in the new issue of Readers Digest Asia. The parasol has travelled with the people of Myanmar through their turbulent history, evolving alongside its owners through times of kings, conquerors and uprisings. The handmade parasol, or htee, has been the pride of Myanmar for centuries. They have been produced in the homes of master craftsman quick to guard the secrets of the past and have been used as a form of currency, a status symbol and an invitation for marriage in addition to protection from the sun and rain. Though the parasol is not as commonplace as it once was, the tradition of parasol making is still alive and thriving in the Ayeyarwady town of Pathein.

Here's a timelapse of the process in action that will appear in the Ipad edition:

Rangoon in Readers Digest

A couple photos of mine taken at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Myanmar, appear in the Nov. issue of Readers Digest international edition.