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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.

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.

Happy Accidents in Street Photography
The Happy Accident is a merger of previsualization and happenstance. It was taken at JR Akabane station, Tokyo.
Tokyo’s frenetic pace leads to a number of both moments, often simultaneously. A happy accident occurs when these moments collide.

No Time? Lunch Shoot!

How to escape the summer Tokyo heat and still shoot every day?
How to beat the Tokyo summer heat and still take spectacular street photos without overheating.