Urban photography was initially just a way to document my Urban Exploration. It soon became one of my favorite niches in terms of Photography Style. For me, it's a representation of how I see this world.
1. Tell us about your background and journey.
I was born in Tokyo, Japan and raised in Shanghai, China. Went to a film school in the US and stayed here ever since I graduated from my college. I started creating in the early 2017, mainly because I just moved from San Francisco to Seattle and I was bored. So I started spending some time exploring the city.
2. How would you define urban photography?
Urban photography was initially just a way to document my Urban Exploration. It soon became one of my favorite niches in terms of Photography Style. For me, it's a representation of how I see this world.
3. What details do you focus on while taking a shot?
I pay close attention to the Lighting and Framing. I also like symmetrical images a lot so that's also often taken into my consideration.
4. Which subjects or frames attract you the most?
Something that's larger than life attracts me the most. Unlike traditional photography, I tend to create something that's massive in scale or completely out of this world instead of simply documenting daily life.
5. What is the most rewarding and challenging part of being a photographer?
For me the rewarding part definitely comes down to being able to travel and explore a lot. I can link with the local people wherever I go which makes my travel experience way better. Meeting more like minded friends around the world is way more important than taking good photos.
Since I'm a freelance artist, the challenging part would be the nature of instability of our industry. Ever since the COVID19 outbreak, I've lost many job opportunities and many things have been postponed or canceled, including my photo exhibition in Germany.
6. What thought process do you follow before selecting a location for a shoot?
It depends on the location, but I would carefully select the weather, the lighting also matching props and models if needed.
7. What tips would you give to photographers wanting to discover their own photography style?
I have been asked this question many times and the only answer I can give is also a very simple one: keep shooting and don't quit. It takes time to find your own style, and practice makes perfect.
8. Which is your favorite book and why?
The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne. I read this book when I was 10 years old and I found the story fascinating. I loved that they built a life on a remote and interesting island while discovering so many mysteries. The book gave me a sense of adventure which I'll never forget.
Interviewed By - Serene Ingle
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