Experience the magic of Japan's trail running tour with Vacation Races, beautifully captured by MTN Swell Media. Our team expertly documented every moment, from serene forest trails to cultural experiences, with stunning photography and captivating videography.
Read MoreThis season, we traveled up and explored Japan's ski resorts, testing out Powster Goggles and Snow wear. Powster was our main supporter for our 2024 season YouTube series, 'Chasing the Frozen Wave 2.'
We shot in all snow conditions and really put this gear to the test.
Read MoreAwesome shoot with Father and Son. Had such a small weather window to get some POW shots before record breaking temperatures hit. Safe to say we had some success…
Read MoreSticking to the groomers on this shoot with Myoko Snowsports Senior Instructor from Belgium. 3-4 hour shoot was just enough to get these shots..
Read MoreProduct Shoot for Jalapeno Snowboards on one of our favorite mountains in Japan. New upcoming Australian Snowboard brand..
Read MoreWe took a group of 3 up and around Madarao Kogen for a day. Their first time in the trees and we managed to find some fresh tracks in such a low snow season. Beautiful sunny day..
Read MoreWe shot a Pre Wedding celebration with a group of 15 from Singapore. Full day of Photo and Video. We chose this location as it is generally a bit quieter on weekends compared to other resorts in the Hakuba Valley. As well as having the huge Hotel complex as a unique backdrop to create some drama to our images as we were battling with the weather this day. Ice cold winds and foggy, not ideal for shooting but we all had a great time…
Read MoreWe shot a Surprise Proposal in Nozawa Onsen. Our first time shooting this kind of photo session and what a memory it has made. We are very happy and grateful to have been hired by our customers form Hong Kong and Taiwan and wish you guys all the best....
Read MoreAkari Swiss Bakery Photo and Video Shoot
A little gem in Nozawa Onsen where you can have a true taste of a Swiss bakeryWe spent a day shooting both Photo and Video to be used for promotion.
Read MoreI followed as a photographer on La Colina Resort's backcountry skiing journey in Madarao and Kurohime. This brief recounting sheds light on the distinctive perspective I brought to the Spanish group's winter expedition. From capturing the exhilaration on the slopes to freezing moments of camaraderie, my lens transformed the experience into a captivating visual tale, documenting the beauty and excitement of the Japanese winter landscape.
Read MoreI had a blast teaming up with SunGod on a snowboard trip! They hooked our team up with their awesome goggles, and we hit the slopes to snap some epic shots for their brand. These goggles not only kept my vision sharp but also looked cool and matched my style.
Read MoreI was invited to capture their exciting new business through photos. They wanted something different, so even though I usually focus on action shots, I was thrilled to take on the challenge. It was a fun collaboration, and I got to showcase their daily-changing menu in a unique way. Check out the results!
Read MoreIf you love snowboarding, van life, and the natural beauty of Japan's mountains, you won't want to miss our series Chasing The Frozen Wave. Follow our winter adventure as we live in a van and snowboard across Japan, capturing stunning visuals and hilarious moments along the way. Here is a selection of some of our shots along our journey!
Read More2 hour Birthday Powder Shoot in Nozawa Onsen.
Not the greatest snow conditions for January but we scored gold with a nice little weather window and some fresh tracks..
Read MoreMeeting our mate and fellow vanlifer/youtuber/rider Tomo in Yuzawa area.
We headed to Nakasato after waking up in a road side station close to kogura ski resort. We had to change plans due to strong winds and most of the nearby resorts suspending their lifts. We got lucky with Nakasato as lower mountain was open and had somewhat a slight protection from the crazy storm.
Read MoreWe took a long trip up north to meet our mate and Backcountry Guide Hiroto. We originally connected through Youtube and Instagram as both sharing a love for Van and Snowboard life in Japan.
Hiroto took us up to the backside of Zao Onsen where we could hike to a crater lake and look for some fresh lines to drop in on. Although the snow was a but wind affected we scored with perfect bluebird skies…
Read MoreLooking for a unique way to experience Japan's surf and snow scene? Consider converting a van into your very own snowboard camper. That's exactly what I did when I bought a used HiAce 200 DX 4WD Diesel and began the process of turning it into a cozy cabin on wheels.
Read MoreMountain Swell Ski Guiding and Photography services in Nozawa Onsen. What a great start to an unforgettable season. No crowds due to COVID 19 and some record breaking snowfall.
Our Japanese Client from Shiga prefecture came to experience the famous Nozawa powder. 1 day side country powder session. Fresh lines all day….
Read MoreThis Winter our team was provided with full outerwear from Montec - All weather apparell to test and review in the harsh Japanese conditions. Unfortunatly according to the locals we was suffering from one of the worst winters in 37 years. We did not get the Powder shots we was hoping to acheive this season.
Read MoreMountain Swell Ski Guiding and Photography services in Nozawa Onsen. A fun day up the Mountain with our couple from Australia on their Pre-wedding photo shoot. We didn’t get lucky with the snow or weather conditions but made the most out of a foggy day…
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