
The Weekly Report

EPISODE #4 - MICHAEL YAMASHITA
Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of Mike Yamashita, a legendary photographer whose passion for capturing the world led him to the prestigious pages of National Geographic. From his humble beginnings as an amateur with a newfound interest in Asian history, Mike's story is one of perseverance and discovery. Learn how a chance encounter with a camera in Japan ignited a lifelong pursuit of storytelling through images, and how his work with National Geographic allowed him to document the beauty and complexity of cultures across the globe. Tune in to hear Mike's reflections on the evolving landscape of photography and his insights into the future of visual storytelling.
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Mission Statement
To document the evolving story of photography onchain, one drop, collector, and moment at a time.
This project was born from a simple need: to keep up with everything happening in Web3 photography. The space moves fast, artists experiment constantly, collectors leave quiet breadcrumbs, and too often the context gets lost. This site exists to surface those stories, not to hype them, but to notice them. To track, remember, and reflect.
Each report, update, and highlight here is community driven, imperfect, and ever growing. What started as a weekly thread now lives in a permanent archive, a living searchable record of who showed up and what they made.
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera. Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still. It reveals truth, it shows beauty, it carries memory. And in the hands of the right person, it becomes a voice louder than words.”
FAQs
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It’s a home for weekly highlights and cultural moments in the NFT photo and art space. These reports started on X and are now archived here for easier access, reference, and discovery.
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There’s no paywall, submission form, or gatekeeping. You can submit a moment on the website. I also include drops, updates, or moments that stand out due to narrative, execution, timing, or community response. I try to keep it honest and balanced.
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Once a week, usually on Thursday.
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Yes. Feel free to tag me (@johnknopfphotos) on X or reply to the weekly report thread if you think something should be included. You can also use the “submit a moment” on the website. I can’t promise I’ll add everything, but I always look and do my best to include everyone.
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No. This is fully independent.
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No, there is no curation or submission fee.
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To help archive what’s happening in the space in real time, spotlight great work, and create something artists and collectors can look back on. Too much good work gets buried. This is one way to help fix that.