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Portrait Of Yoko, New Years Eve, 2009
Posted by Yoko Grosshans
……..Ever since I was three years old, my parents’ traveled a lot. From that early age I had a golden opportunity to visit places all around the world. My father’s job as an environmental chemical engineer, required extensive travel and not wanting to miss time spent with his children and wife, he chose to bring us along on many occasions. Mom and dad instilled in me a passion for having an open mind to new and different cultures which eventually led to my yearning to become a photojournalist.
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In my early teens, dad introduced me to photography which taught me the importance of developing both verbal and visual communications. Those early influences got me interested in studying photography and communications in college at Temple University and Tyler School of Art. I remember the very first photographic opportunity, when I traveled throughout Southeast Asia for a year with camera in hand like it was yesterday. I spent four months in India where I had the pleasure of studying with the gracious, tender and loving Dalai Lama for an extended period.
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Richard Gere happened to be visiting his holiness at the same time, which made the experience additionally memorable. I would have to write a book to express all the other experiences I treasured while visiting the ancient country of India. The 4 months I spent in Nepal were also incredibly memorable. To live on a mountaintop and wake up every morning surrounded by the Himalayas is indescribable.
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The time I spent in Thailand was beautifully crazy, if that makes any sense. In Bangkok, The Red Light District brought me a sense of sadness, but the full moon parties were a blast. I enjoyed the islands which were so calm and serene and where I also learned to scuba dive was a cherished moment . How does one sum up year’s worth of experience? Perhaps there will be more stories to tell…..
Yoko Grosshans
David Prusko
January 19th, 2010 at 02:18
Love it! Great shoot! Of course its the model that makes it — I’m sure Tony agrees : )!
Sonia Belli
January 19th, 2010 at 05:06
Yoko,
These pictures are absolutely beautiful, I am honored that you gave me this site so I could see them. I may not have kept in touch for many years but we are in touch now. We all have our paths we seek. You have chosen paths that I could only wish for. Your compassion for people and life is beautiful. I hope to see many more pictures of you here. This has been bookmarked so I will never lose this site. I only assume you and Tony are good friends, my hats off to him and his beautiful works of art.
Love you,
Sonia xoxo
yoko
January 19th, 2010 at 07:27
well, since nobody want’s to credit tony’s incredible ability to make me look fabulous….i will!!!….tony i respect and value our friendship, but more importantly, how u have made me feel like a sexy woman again…invaluable!!!…much love to u, my dear friend…
Phinneas
January 19th, 2010 at 19:24
You are phenomenally beautiful, Yoko. Breathtaking! Great shots as well!
David
January 20th, 2010 at 00:38
Tony — the photos are stunning! I hope there are more shots in this series that we will eventually get to see. Yoko, you look great, and I look forward to seeing you person again soon. I also enjoyed the accompanying story, it complimented the photos so well, and made me think back to some of my own world travels.
Ashley
January 20th, 2010 at 05:22
It was such a pleasure to work with Yoko! She is such a beautiful woman, and Tony your photos are amazing. Hopefully i will get the chance to work with you in person!
Brandon
January 20th, 2010 at 05:40
Wow, the new years photo WAS just the start of something gorgeous. Yoko is absolutely beautiful and the snapshot of her travels show that she has an amazing story of life to tell. Amazing photos and I hope the two of you continue to work magic..!
René Kobeitri
January 20th, 2010 at 10:17
Quelle beauté !
C’est magnifique ! ….
Quel beau travail ! …
mes compliments pour toi Yoko & pour Tony, Bravo….!!!!!
René
Jodi Bailey
January 21st, 2010 at 06:42
What makes these pictures so striking is that Tony was able to capture Yoko’s inner beauty as well. Whether in fancy lingerie and professional makeup or old sweats and a slept in Tshirt Yoko is an amazingly beautiful woman. The best thing about Yoko is that she is just as beautiful on the inside. A very rare combination. I truly hope this is just the beginning of something amazing to come.
Thank you Tony for these amazing photos.
Much love to you both.
Jodi
Rob Vanore
January 21st, 2010 at 18:29
I’ll give Tony minimal credit. Jeez, a blind man couldn’t take a bad photo of this knockout. Yoko, you are murderously beautful.
Jenny B
January 26th, 2010 at 06:39
Stunning… Yoko has a soul that screams beauty. Tony, happened upon this beauty and his camera captured her essence. well done! It takes a keen eye to know how to capture a soul on film and you tony have done it. Yok, girl, you have what it takes to express something more sacred than many of us ever even understand. Keep it up. I LOVE this series and welcome the chance to see more. You’re a doll and I feel blessed calling you a friend.
(on a side note: Tony i LOVE all of the erotica as well as fetish shots!!!)
I’ll be back to this site, wink.
hollis p monroe
January 27th, 2010 at 09:06
Tony and Yoko: truly amazing work. i’m proud and honored to know you both. philly reprezent!
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March 8th, 2010 at 18:49
I agree completely, great to hear your views are the same as mine.
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March 18th, 2010 at 08:44
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April 9th, 2010 at 07:00
Have just turned back from a exceptional vacation to Koh Samui, stayed at Sunset Paradise in the northwest part which is less hetic than Chaweng Beach, great resort and great bays. We hired a minibike for only 550 baht per day and would drive around the general region. So many great places to eat, our cherished restaurant was Thai Food Heaven which had the most tremendous view over the beach, the staff was really nice and the food so delicious, we would go for sunset drinks. My boyfriend and I had a great time.
Vaughn Kahookele
April 9th, 2010 at 23:24
I’m delighted! After reading your post I can tell you are passionate about your writing. Keep up the great work and I’ll return for more! Thank you.
yoko
April 11th, 2010 at 04:06
thank you, vaughn!!
Rosina Thu
April 14th, 2010 at 15:24
Keep the good information coming, we need more authors like you!