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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.
Working the Scene in Tokyo’s Shibuya
One of the first lessons learned as a new street photographer is to work the scene. That is, to move around the scene you are shooting for the best image to capture. I learned this lesson very early as I only had access to a single lens, a 50mm. I would love to claim artistic instinct, but in truth, I had no other choice.
The Art of Capturing, “The Walk” in Tokyo.
Capturing a person walking by a captivating background is a straightforward and stylish entry point into street photography. I've been practicing this for over twenty years, which enabled me to shoot in manual exposure full time..
How can you stay cool in Tokyo while taking photos every day?
How to beat the Tokyo summer heat and still take spectacular street photos without overheating.