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Exploring with Yumi Zouma

NZ and NYC collide

By Chad Kamenshine

July 23^rd, 2015

Sometimes the sweetest of Kiwis isn’t the fruit itself; in this case it’s Yumi Zouma. The four piece New Zealand based band creates music that evokes the visuals of beautiful daydreams and the vibes of the perfect summertime soundtrack.

The five of us went treasure hunting for Gossip Girl‘s Humphrey Loft and got chased away by the real life version of the crazy cat lady from The Simpsons; all while trying to snap a few photos and find the ever elusive by-the-slice pizza spot.

Follow along as New Zealand collides with New York City as we started in Dumbo and ended at a house show in Bushwick.

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Exploring with Yumi Zouma

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Yumi Zouma's Charlie Ryder, Josh Burgess, Sam Perry, and Christie Simpson photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma

Charlie, Josh, Christie and Sam

Yumi Zouma's Charlie Ryder, Josh Burgess, Christie Simpson, and Sam Perry photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Josh Burgess, Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, and Charlie Ryder photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Josh Burgess, Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, and Charlie Ryder photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Josh Burgess, Christie Simpson, and Charlie Ryder photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Charlie Ryder, Josh Burgess, Christie Simpson, and Sam Perry photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Josh Burgess, Christie Simpson, and Charlie Ryder photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Josh Burgess, Christie Simpson, Charlie Ryder, and Sam Perry photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Josh Burgess, Charlie Ryder, and Christie Simpson photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Charlie Ryder, Sam Perry, Josh Burgess, and Christie Simpson photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, Charlie Ryder, and Josh Burgess photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Christie Simpson, Charlie Ryder, Sam Perry, and Josh Burgess photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Charlie Ryder, Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, and Josh Burgess photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, Charlie Ryder, and Josh Burgess photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Josh Burgess, Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, and Charlie Ryder photographed by Chad Kamenshine

KITCHEN DAYDREAMS

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Yumi Zouma photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Christie Simpson photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry photographed by Chad Kamenshine

Yumi Zouma's Charlie Ryder, Christie Simpson, Josh Burgess, and Sam Perry photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Charlie Ryder, Josh Burgess, and Christie Simpson photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma photographed by Chad Kamenshine

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Yumi Zouma's Sam Perry, Christie Simpson, Charlie Ryder, and Josh Burgess photographed by Chad Kamenshine

About Chad Kamenshine

Chad Kamenshine is a NYC based photographer who has worked with Phantogram, CHVRCHES, The Walking Dead's Emily Kinney, Bishop Briggs, NY Mag, Warner Bros. Records, and more.

You can follow Chad on Instagram at @chadkamenshine and subscribe to his newsletter here.

About Stories

Starting from a love of music and film, and wanting to collaborate with those involved, Stories has been the ultimate passport in navigating the world of creatives and their craft. Each project has opened the door to an opportunity that at one time felt out of reach. Moments have been shared, experiences gained, and friendships fostered all through Stories. The freedom of this personal project has given me the chance to express my own abilities alongside those whose work has had an effect on me. Time and time again, Stories has proven that sharing is the true gift of collaboration.

Footnotes

Thanks to Josh, Christie, Sam, + Charlie

FootNotes

Thanks to Josh, Christie, Sam, + Charlie

© 2026 Chad Kamenshine

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