BIOGRAPHY:

Gen Yamaguchi is a Japanese photojournalist raised in three different countries (Japan, Singapore
and the US) and considers himself to be a product of multiculturalism.

This unique background provides him with keen sense of observation and comprehension skills to
capture images with distinctive perspectives that excel in composition and storytelling.

Gen is determined to document current issues around the world.

 

EDUCATION:

  • Brooks Institute (Santa Barbara, CA)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Professional Photography

Dec. 2007
  • San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Arts & Science, Environmental Design

Aug. 2002

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • St. Petersburg Times (Tampa, FL)
  • Photojournalist

06/08 - 12/08
  • The Kansas City Star (Kansas City, MO)
  • Photojournalist

06/07 - 09/07
  • The Hays Daily News (Hays, KS)
  • Photojournalist

09/06 - 12/06