About
My name is Jeffrey,
I’m a photographer.
The world without photography will be meaningless to us if there is no light and color, which opens up our minds and expresses passion.
The key photographer (Director of Photography) and creative director behind Vision Lab Photography. Welcome to my place I call ‘home’ on the web! I was born in Phoenix, Arizona but growing up, I moved around for my parents work which makes it hard for me to say I am originally from, but my professional life has led me from New Jersey/New York City to Seoul, Korea finally landing me in Tokyo, Japan in 2012. I am currently SOFA (日米地位協定) sponsored Civilian working on base and live in the heart of Tokyo.
I’m pretty much a freelance event photographer that loves to be behind the camera, and for the most part a self-taught photographer. I started photography as a hobby way back when, but have been devoting more of my time and energy full time to photography. I’m passionate about a lot of things in life as you will learn from following me along my journey. Photography is an on-going passion and is the reason for this website. I have discovered that with photography, I have found a medium that enables me to express my creativity and use my abilities to view the world in a different way. As a member of the International Press Photographers Association, I’ve been featured in various newspapers and magazines in both Korea (1994-2006) and Japan (2006-present). I am also a contributor with Getty Contributor/iStockPhoto (Getty Images) and YourShot (National Geographic) photography communities.
My Skills
Portraits
Specialized in portrait photography that captures authentic expression and individual personality. By combining thoughtful composition, intentional lighting, and a relaxed, collaborative approach, I create images that feel natural, confident, and engaging.
lifestyle
Keen eye for lifestyle photography that captures genuine moments in natural, real-world settings. With an eye for candid detail, natural light, and thoughtful composition, I create images that feel effortless, authentic, and relatable.
Studio
I bring strong technical control and creative direction to studio photography, crafting clean, polished images with intentional lighting and precise composition. By carefully shaping light, shadow, and background elements, I create visuals that highlight form, texture, and detail.
fashion
Through dynamic composition, controlled lighting, and attention to detail, I highlight texture, silhouette, and mood while maintaining a strong visual narrative. My approach balances creativity and precision, delivering striking imagery that elevates both the brand and the vision behind the collection.
Documentary
Editorial
Street
Campaign
Brand
Reportage
Portrait
Urban
Narrative
Documentary
Editorial
Why Choose Me?
light composure
Light and composition are not camera functions. They’re photographer functions and they take time and practise to learn.
Professional skills
Photographer skills include hard skills, like artistic and technical skills, and soft skills, like communication and interpersonal skills.
Perfect Equipment
Professional photography equipment kit includes a professional camera, a selection of lenses, a tripod, lighting equipment, reflectors, as well as backup camera(s), memory cards and batteries.
ultra hd
High-Definition 4K photographs easily exceed resolutions beyond 20,000 x 10,000 pixels at 300 dpi. This allows for extremely large prints.
unique vision
Cultivate an artistic eye and the ability to think creatively and capture a subject in a way that conveys meaning. Create individually tailored digital content for clients & small businesses.
focusing knowledges
Understanding that Depth of field is determined by three factors – aperture size, distance from the lens, and the focal length of the lens. Knowing how each one works.