DAA Artists: Brian & Yuko

Brian Scott Peterson and Yuko Yoshikawa are the dynamic duo behind “Photohoku” the photo-giving volunteer project. With a passion for people and a commitment to community service, they use the power of photography to foster healing and hope. Their initiative, Photohoku, was born in response to Japan's devastating 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. By providing family photo albums to disaster survivors, Brian and Yuko aim to help rebuild lives and preserve precious memories.

Brian, an American photographer with a keen eye for capturing the human spirit, teamed up with Yuko, a Japanese visual artist with a talent for organizing impactful community projects. Together with teams of volunteers and supporters, they have traveled extensively throughout the affected regions, volunteering their time and skills to bring joy and resilience through photography. Their work documents the recovery process and empowers individuals by giving them a tangible connection to their past and a sense of continuity for the future.

Through Photohoku, Brian and Yuko demonstrate that photography is more than just an art form; it is a powerful tool for good, capable of bridging cultural gaps and inspiring positive change in communities worldwide.