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1. Tokyo Photo Workshop Highlights: Dive into Diverse
A busy week of photo workshops in Tokyo
Elevating Street Photography: The Art of Hybrid Capture
Hybrid Street Photography in Tokyo
How to Trust Your Creative Instincts on the Streets
Learn to Trust Your Creative Instinct
Explore Tokyo's Streets: A Photo Walk from Ueno to Kanda
Tokyo Photo Walk from Ueno to Kanda
Chasing Light, Moments and People In Akihabara
Chasing light and people in Akihabara
Uncovering the Top Street Photography Spot in Tokyo.
Ueno is Tokyo’s Best Street Photography Location
Elevate Your Photography: Scene vs. Location Exploration
Working the scene at its core requires the photographer to move their feet. Improve upon the original composition with minor changes.
Exploring Ueno’s Ameya-Yokocho: A Photographer's Paradise
Ueno stands out as a top destination for anyone visiting Tokyo. Within its maze of paths, you will find food, clothing, a diverse crowd, shopping, and shrines. Numerous chances for photography are abundant. Ueno Ameyokocho is truly a paradise for street photographers.
Chasing Light, Moments and People in Ueno’s Ameyokocho.
Ueno is as good as it gets in Tokyo. Like most of the city, there can be too many tourists, but there is so much charm, history, locals, and just a hint of gentrification mixed in. This makes Ueno ideal for a street photography workshop. Did I mention the great light? I stop there any chance I get.
Chasing Light, Moments and People at the Tokyo International Forum.
The Tokyo International Forum is a must-visit place for any photo workshop in Japan. There are so many possibilities for great images here. I have been a hundred times, and it never disappoints.
Self-Fulfilling Street Photography is The Only Way
What is right the way to approach street photography? Do you follow your heart or follow the trends? What if my heart is in the trends?
Revisiting the Logic of Past Street Photography
How do you challenge yourself as a street photographer. Do you look at old work? Do you consider the how and why of being an artist? Is street photography art?
Street Photography: A Candid Perspective, Shooting from the Hip
Shooting form the hip in Ueno’s famous Ameyoko market on a sunny day.
Creative Recognition on the Path to Artistry of a Street Photographer
Claiming the title of artist is difficult as it requires mastery of craft and self.
The Fallacy of Focal Length in Street Photography
The conversation frequently revolves around which lens is best suited for street photography. While focal length undeniably influences composition and perspective, overemphasizing it can lead us astray, creating a fallacy that can hinder our creative expression.
Why the 85mm Lens is the Best Street Photography Lens
When diving into the world of street photography, the choice of lens can profoundly influence your ability to capture compelling images. Among the myriad of options, the 85mm lens has emerged as a favorite for many photographers.
Excessive Cropping Can Mislead Viewers of Street Scenes.
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In the instant photography and social media era, capturing street scenes is easier than ever. But excessive cropping, while sometimes enhancing composition, often removes essential context and misrepresents the photo’s story.
My Tokyo Street Photography Love Letter!
Tokyo is clean, safe, easy to navigate, and full of fun. I’m lucky to capture its beauty and even better to share photo tours of the city!
In Tokyo, Colour Is Best For Street Photography!
I love shooting in black and white. I even bought a camera that only takes black-and-white photos, the Leica Q2 Monochrom. But why say Tokyo looks best in colour? I believe it does.
1:1 Aspect Ratio Is Best For Street Photography?
I often use the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Nikon Z9, both with a 24 x 36 mm (3:2) aspect ratio—ideal for landscapes and portraits, and familiar in formats such as TVs, theatres, screens, and prints. Since 3:2 is common, why pick 1:1?