BIOGRAPHY Takao Ikejiri was born in Japan. In 1982 he received his first camera. Takao studied photography in Tokyo and was inspired by artists such as Irving Penn and Akira Kurosawa. After moving to New York in 1991, he focused mainly on still life. His portfolio is interesting; the photographs are crisp, tidy and genuine. Being a Virgo some of the characteristics come through to his photographs, particularly being perfectionist and happy workaholic. In addition, not afraid to experiment with different types of food, Takao loves exotic dishes. He enjoys to cook especially for special occasions. Another thing that he enjoys to do is to take care of his catfish and goldfish. Goethe, Takao’s favorite writer, sums up Takao’s philosophy and love of art in there few lines from Faust I: “When you don’t feel, you will grasp by art, Unless it swells out of your soul, And with sheer pleasure takes control, Compelling every audience’s heart.” ADVERTISING Absolut, Adidas, Burberry, Cover Girl, CVS, David Yurman, Esprit, Estee Lauder, Mikimoto, Movado, POLA, Revlon, Shiseido, South Coast Plaza, Voss, Takashimaya, Pantane, L'Oreal, Coca Cola Japan EDITORIAL New York Magazine, New York Times Magazine, Details Magazine, Japan Vogue, American Vogue