Jeff Austin 12/5/24 Jeff Austin 12/5/24

The Top Ten Street Photography Spots 2024

Tokyo is a unique city full of life, history, culture, and excitement. These features attract many tourists, which can make street photography harder in busy spots, but they also reveal hidden treasures you might not have found. Here are my top ten street photography locations in Tokyo for 2024:

Jeff Austin 11/26/24 Jeff Austin 11/26/24

Capturing Street Photography Silhouettes in Tokyo

I recognize that some perceive silhouettes as clichés associated with beginners or lazy street photographers. However, I've included silhouettes in my list of favourite street photography images. That said, I regard street photography silhouettes similarly to any technique: they're valuable to know, and mastering them can be even more beneficial because you never know when the ideal opportunity will arise on the streets.

Jeff Austin 10/29/21 Jeff Austin 10/29/21

Color Reflections 2

Kawaguchi city has a number of working phone booths. Their large glass exterior makes for a perfect canvas. A reflection of both the character and characters of the city. This was the main goal of the day, aside from a couple of spots I check on each visit. The plan was to shoot primarily in color, though some black and white does make an appearance.

Jeff Austin 10/21/21 Jeff Austin 10/21/21

Reflections in Color

Kawaguchi city has a number of large nostalgic-looking phone booths. The glass booths allow me to shoot through as well as what’s reflected in it. Combing the two realities in one image can be difficult. A great deal of patience is required.