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Two days in the life

Alfie Goodrich explores the legal and above-board side of following a Japanese high-school girl around for two days.

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A Panoramic View of Japan From Above

Alfie Goodrich reviews the current exhibition by aerial photographer, Yoshiyuki Akutagawa; Fuji Square, MidTown.

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Photo Tour: Minami Boso, Chiba

The southern tip of Chiba’s Boso Peninsula is a rustic photo treasure-trove. Report and Photos by Irwin Wong

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The tuna auction at Tsukiji fishmarket

It means an early start but the tuna auction at Tsukiji is well worth getting out of bed for. Report  and photos by Alfie Goodrich.

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Tokyo Taxis

It’s hard to find a stretch of Tokyo’ streets that doesn’t have a taxi in it. Hunter Skipworth and Alfie Goodrich explore the charm of the ubiquitous Tokyo cab.

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Strobist Workshop Overview – 28 June

Posted on 02 July 2009

Last Sunday’s workshop was a wet one. Click through for photos and more info! Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews, Learn Photography

Get Down! Shoot from a new perspective

Posted on 23 June 2009

You may need to hold a camera to your eye, most of the time, to get your shots. But that doesn’t mean you have to be standing up! Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews, Learn Photography

AF DC Nikkor 135mm f/2D – Lens Review

Posted on 19 June 2009

Should you get this lens? Definitely, if you are me. But you’re not. Read on for more ambiguities… Continue Reading

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Pimp My Pic: send in your shots and have them pimped!

Posted on 17 June 2009

First of a new feature here on Japanorama with Alfie doing some post-pro on images sent in by readers. Send yours in to get some treatment. Continue Reading

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Upcoming Strobist Workshop

Posted on 11 June 2009

Learn how to light with Japanorama!  The next workshop will be held at Futago Tamagawa, with kids and a model to shoot! Date to be confirmed. Continue Reading

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From Tokyo to Texas

Posted on 11 June 2009

Genevieve Sawtelle, one of Alfie Goodrich’s former photography students describes her move from Japan back to the USA and how it has impacted her camera-work…. Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews

DIY Product Photography

Posted on 04 June 2009

It ain’t perfect, but it works.  Hit the jump for a DIY guide for your own homemade mini cyc-wall for product photography. Continue Reading

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Weekend Strobist Workshop – 31 May

Posted on 02 June 2009

Learn off-camera lighting with the folks at Japanorama.  Hit the jump to see how easy it is Continue Reading

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Moody light – An exercise in Film-Noir

Posted on 22 May 2009

Alfie and Irwin take time out with Sayaka – with some interesting results… Continue Reading

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Band Photography: FloydSpirit play Tokyo

Posted on 18 May 2009

Photographing live gigs can be tricky; odd lighting conditions, people moving and jumping around. It’s a challenge we partly explore in this article. Continue Reading

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Weekend Strobist Workshop – Overview

Posted on 12 May 2009

Take a look behind the scenes of the weekend strobist workshop organized by the guys at Japanorama Continue Reading

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Events

This Is Your Party! – it’s time to get your sports gear on

Posted on 11 May 2009

A photo round-up of the ‘Pilots & Stewardesses’ themed TIYP event in April and details of the next event in this cracking series of Tokyo parties. Continue Reading

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Ansel Adams, a time machine and Photomatix

Posted on 10 May 2009

Not a tutorial as such, more of a philosophical and technical walk-through of why and how I make my HDRs look the way they do.  More ‘techy’ tutorials are on their way soon. Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews

TinEye: a web service every photographer should know about

Posted on 08 May 2009

The modern media landscape is one where high-quality digital content is so undervalued that it is extremely difficult for creators to make a living from their work. Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews

Mould/Fungus Prevention

Posted on 06 May 2009

Mould can turn a top of the line lens into nothing more than a bulky paperweight.  Think it won’t happen to you?   Think again… Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews

The Wonderful World of Albert Khan

Posted on 23 April 2009

Hunter Skipworth takes a look at the photographic legacy of the banker and philanthropist, Albert Khan, which included images of old Japan. Continue Reading

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Gear & Other Reviews

Joe McNally – The Hot Shoe Diaries

Posted on 21 April 2009

A deer has its headlights.  Photographers have the Hot Shoe Diaries.  Read on to find out why McNally’s second book is an absolute must-read. Continue Reading

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Flash & Studio Photography Classes

Posted on 09 April 2009

Japanorama is pleased to announce a new series of photographic classes for the more experienced photographer who wants to take their imaging to an entirely new level. Continue Reading

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