Jason Nakano

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Glass can be a particularly tricky subject to photograph. I’m proud I was able to deliver consistent imagery that make the client’s products shine. Videos

I photographed a few hundred miniature bottles of wine for an online wine retailer. I also photographed special promotions, and background imagery for copy. The majority of the work was photographing product for their catalog. I was careful to light the labels on the bottles evenly, and have consistent lighting and placement for all ofContinue reading “tastingroom.com”

City Cycle

City Cycle is a bicycle shop that offers premium bicycles, parts, and maintenance. I made two TV commercials highlighting their brands and service. I took time to meet with the clients before the shooting to plan and budget. I created storyboards and used them to plan the shooting and editing. Each commercial was two daysContinue reading “City Cycle”

Innovative Grower

Innovative Grower is a hydroponic equipment manufacturer. I did photography and video for a couple of their products. Aqua O2 is an air diffusion product for hydroponic growers. The innovative feature is the suction cups which keep it in place. I took special care to light the product to make the bubbles visible against aContinue reading “Innovative Grower”

Just Add Water SUP

Just Add Water SUP is a clothing company focused on apparel and accessories for stand-up paddling (SUP). I created a logo and designs for a few of their first products. The logo is inspired by the story that the founder of the company lost her favorite pair of sunglasses when a wave knocked her offContinue reading “Just Add Water SUP”

Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawaiʻi

Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawaiʻi is the third product I developed for Hanafuda Hawaii. It replaces the traditional Japanese plants and animals on the hanafuda cards with native Hawaiian flora and fauna. The name Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawaiʻi is a hybrid of Japanese and Hawaiian, which translates to “the Flowers of Hawaiʻi Flower Cards.” The purposeContinue reading “Hanafuda Nā Pua Hawaiʻi”

Hanafuda Hawaii XL

Hanafuda Hawaii Style Extra Large (XL) version was created in response to customers’ requests for a larger version of the Hanafuda Hawaii Style cards.

Hanafuda Hawaii Style

I started drawing Hanafuda Hawaii Style as a one-time illustration job. It has grown into an ongoing project that I’ve been working on for ten years.