In 2007, I started Style Anywhere. It was not planned to keep this up, until now. But, there is something about it that makes me carry on – I consider it as an avenue for me to share what I am most interested with; fashion and fashion photography.

Jump to 2012, a special year for me. I was able to cover fashion week from Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and New York. At times when I reminisce, I still get ecstatic. Who will not be? Being in a venue with the people I look up to; all glued staring at beautiful clothes in a great Dolce & Gabbana show was just surreal. It was one of those cloud nine moments!

It is also my personal feat, as I am able to produce and shot more fashion stories – inspired by religion, life stories, sensuality, drama and cinema - for several print and online magazines. You see, there is something beautiful and rewarding in materializing a plot through creative direction, photography and fashion. When I start looking at the output and I feel I was able to achieve what the company – editors, writers, designers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, models and fashion comrades – aimed for, then it is an “Oh, wow!” emotion.

I believe that while fashion designers find joy in their collections – pieces of garments -, fashion photographers find it in stories – series of photos. I am grateful to everyone whom I worked with.

Features and interviews in 2012, including that with Marie Claire Italia, Female Singapore, Philippine Daily Inquirer to name a few, are very encouraging. It gives me more the dynamism and inspiration to continue. It is a pat on the back. Thank you.

There is an anticipation in 2013. Some changes with the website will take place. I will be adding more features including interviews of creative people and will be sharing more personal experiences in my journey. I hope to inspire you more, not just with visuals but with features and stories of creative geniuses. Hold on.

Thank you for the support and I look forward to seeing you again in 2013. Happy New Year, everyone. Cheers!

I met Christine last year at the Cambodia Fashion Week. First thing I noticed on her is the big curly hair. It is her distinction. Christine is from France. She has been living in Cambodia for the past 16 years where she designs for her own atelier, Waterlily.

I am excited to share with you all that this story “Losing My Religion” which I photographed and directed, was published exclusively for Design Scene Originals! Styled by Sophea Ke, make up by TyTy and assisted by Christine Gauthier, this shoot features Michelle Elguezabal wearing clothes and accessories by international designers Eric Raisina, Rachel Faller of Keok’jay, Don Protasio, Sar Chantho of SCT and Christine Gauthier of Waterlily.

Having mentioned this news, The Meanderer was also published on print last March at one of Berlin’s top publications, Quality Magazine Fashion Issue.

Wandering at street 240 is Tiziana from Paris. She has been traveling around Asia for a month and a half now where she teaches circus skills to children. Tiziana, who is carrying her manual camera, admits that she is also fascinated with photography.

 Her favorite Asian food is Som tam, a Thai dish with papaya as the main ingredient.

Here is a glimpse of a shoot I did earlier today. Entitled “Losing My Religion”, the shoot features model Michelle Elguezabal from Venezuela, who is on holiday in Phnom Penh. Styled by Sophea Ke, hair and make-up by Tyty, and assisted by Christine Gauthier. The entire shoot will be up at LorenteFashionFoto soon!

Later tonight, I will have my second exhibition. This time it will be at the opening of the ARTillery, a fashion and art gallery at Street  240 1/2 Phnom Penh. Also, if you happen to be at Siem Reap, “The Meanderer“ is still being displayed at Hotel de la Paix until May. Akun!