Background
Ayakawa, Claude Shigeaki was born on August 4, 1939 in Waipahu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Toshio and Fumiko (Yokono) Ayakawa.
Ayakawa, Claude Shigeaki was born on August 4, 1939 in Waipahu, Hawaii, United States. Son of Toshio and Fumiko (Yokono) Ayakawa.
Certified, Brooks Institute Photography, 1962. Degree in photograph craftsman, Professional Photographers American, 1979. Master in Photography, Professional Photographers American, 1985.
Principal Claude's Photography, Waipahu, since 1965. Lecturer Professional Photography of Japan, Osaka and Tokyo, 1983, Professional Photography New York, Syracuse, 1977, Professional Photography California, Anaheim, 1984. Teacher University Hawaii, Honolulu, 1984-1986.
Print judge Professional Photography New York, Montecello, 1986.
Served with United States Army, 1960-1966. Member Hawaii Professional Photographers (treasurer 1972-1975, president 1975-1976), Professional Photographers American (councilman 1970-1976, 85-86).