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

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 11/12/24 Jeff Austin 11/12/24

Are Monochrome Cameras Necessary?

In photography, monochrome cameras stand out for their unique ability to capture images in shades of black and white, delivering striking contrast and depth. While many photographers opt for traditional colour cameras, the benefits of monochrome cameras cannot be overlooked.

Jeff Austin 11/5/24 Jeff Austin 11/5/24

The Definitive Guide: Motion in Your Street Photography

Incorporating motion into any genre of photography adds dynamic layers to the composition. A visual layer encourages viewers to engage more deeply with the image, while a psychological layer prompts them to reflect on its meaning. This is particularly relevant in street photography, which encompasses a wide range of visual styles, techniques, and subject matter.

Jeff Austin 10/24/24 Jeff Austin 10/24/24

Is Every Image We Take a Self-Portrait?

Do you take self-portraits? I think we all do. I know we all do. From a certain point of view, we all do. At least, I think we do, don’t we?

Jeff Austin 10/24/24 Jeff Austin 10/24/24

Returning to the Scene: Roppongi MidTown

Revisiting a location can yield impressive outcomes, exemplified by this image of a woman hurrying past an LED billboard in Tokyo Midtown.

Jeff Austin 10/24/24 Jeff Austin 10/24/24

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..

Jeff Austin 9/20/24 Jeff Austin 9/20/24

Photographing Strangers in Tokyo

Photographing People in Tokyo

The fear of photographing people is real, but it is also the most rewarding type of street photography, from the image created to the experience shared in its capture.

Jeff Austin 9/17/24 Jeff Austin 9/17/24

Eye Contact

Eye contact makes an image stand out. Some of the most outstanding shots in fashion, sports, portrait, and journalism are centred on eye contact, and street photography is no different. Whose eyes connect with who is often overlooked.

Jeff Austin 9/11/24 Jeff Austin 9/11/24

Tokyo Contrast

Scene contrast is all the contrast within a given frame. Some of it obvious, highlight vs shadow or complimentary color for example. While other contrast is well, more complicated. Ideas of contrasting elements such as stationary vs an in-motion subject, or the weight of each image element. The goal here is not preach a particular style over another but to be aware of multiple concepts in order to create the contrast each image demands.