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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.

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.

Street Photography: A Candid Perspective, Shooting from the Hip
Shooting form the hip in Ueno’s famous Ameyoko market on a sunny day.

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.