Sunday, June 12, 2011

A Trip to Nakameguro, Tokyo

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Looking for some place new to go on a Sunday afternoon, I decided to take a trip to Nakameguro, an up-and-coming fashionable neighborhood in Meguro Ward, Tokyo.  Although I did bring my camera with me, this was not intended to be a photo walk.  In the event that I ran across something interesting, I’d be ready.  In addition, rain was in the forecast, so I wasn’t expecting much in terms of quantity.

While walking through the narrow streets of Nakameguro, a few things did catch my eye worthy of posting.

A dual-car garage containing a Mercedez-Benz G-Class SUV and E-Class Sedan

An izakaya storefront containing multiple bottles of sake situated on a ledge

An empty can of Super Sounama beer left behind on a street bench

 

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Ayano’s Children Portrait Session, Kichijoji, Tokyo

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The eldest and final kid model from my Kichijoji children’s portrait session is Ayano.  Ayano, a 13-year old first-year junior high school student and dancer, also has aspirations of becoming a model some day.

During our shoot in Kichijoji, Ayano was extremely cooperative and took to instructions well.  Her cooperation and willingness to do as I asked made her a very easy model to work with.  Having fun while modeling is very important.  This was clearly the case with Ayano.  Her cute, natural smile says it all!  

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Emi’s Children Portrait Session, Kichijoji, Tokyo

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Emi, another one of my kid models from my recent children’s portrait session in Kichijoji, is a 12-year old elementary school student.  In addition to being a student and jazz dancer, she has aspirations of becoming a model and actress someday.

Emi was very comfortable in front of the camera.  Not only is she a natural but she’s extremely photogenic.  This is evident in all of her photos.  Don’t be surprised if you start seeing Emi in television commercials and advertisements in the Tokyo area in the near future.

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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Hina’s Children Portrait Session, Kichijoji, Tokyo

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Last weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph several adorable girls in Kichijoji, a youthful, artistic, and slightly countercultural neighborhood in Tokyo.

The first and youngest of the girls was Hina, an 11-year old elementary school student.  Although quiet and reserved at first, Hina later opened up and became more comfortable as the session went on.  By the time the shoot transitioned from a nature theme to an urban one, she was full of confidence struttin’ her stuff through the streets of Kichijoji.

Hina has a very cute and innocent look about her, yet mysterious at the same time.  I wanted to capture her in these moments where she gazes into the camera with her enigmatic eyes.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

A Photo Walk to Nakano

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One day after returning from a trip to Los Angeles for Golden Week, I decided to take a stroll to nearby city, Nakano, for a photo walk.  I have yet to really explore my neighborhood or surrounding areas, mainly because everywhere I go is underground by subway.  I’ve bus’d it from my home to Nakano in the past but never by foot.  It was a nice day out so I figured why not?

The photo walk started in Shin-egota and ended at Nakano station, primarily via Egota Dori and Nakano Dori.  Along the way, I ran across many interesting things and places, including Tetsugakudo Park, a park dedicated to philosophy.  After arriving at Nakano station, I took the bus to Kichijoji where additional photo opportunities presented itself in the form of a music festival featuring Japanese bands of all types.

Flowers in full bloom during Spring time in Japan.

Japan is modern in many ways, just not with its bus stops.

A statue of Mahatma Ghandi in the Garden of Philosophy at Tetsugakudo Park.

Araiyakushi Park

Araiyakushi Temple

Nakano Sun Plaza

Kichijoji Music Festival

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