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These 5 Neighborhoods are Tokyo’s Hidden Gems
28 Nov 2019
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As one of the largest cities in the world, Tokyo has no shortage interesting places to explore. Unfortunately, it would take you several lifetimes to see it all, and I’m willing to bet your vacation in Japan is slightly shorter than that. To make the best…
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Tokyo Vegan Food Tour with Foodie Adventure Japan
06 Nov 2019
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For all of its amazing cusine; from sushi, to yakitori and beyond, Japan has a reputation for being notoriously difficult for vegetarians and vegans to navigate. Language barrier aside, most western visitors are also dealing with a myriad of dishes and ingredients that are entirely new to them. Ingredients like…
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The 5 Best Free Attractions in Tokyo
11 Oct 2019
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As anyone will tell you, Japan, albeit an amazing place to visit, is not cheap. While it may not be as expensive as the likes of Singapore or Paris, it’s worth researching budget advice while preparing for your trip to Tokyo. That being said, the city is also home to…
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The Factory Workers of Japan
29 Sep 2019
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As a freelance photographer in Japan, most of my clients contact me for portrait photography in Tokyo. On occasion however, publications will reach out to me for editorial photography throughout Asia. I was recently contacted by the Japan National Tourism Organization to shoot a series of photos in Ishikawa and…
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Portrait Photography in Tokyo with Francis
13 Sep 2019
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We’ve all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but I believe a great portrait can speak volumes. When putting your face out there in the world; be it on your website, LinkedIn, or even online dating profiles, the picture you choose to represent yourself tells a story…
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Mount Fuji Bachelorette Party
02 Sep 2019
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To celebrate her upcoming wedding, Gloria and six of her friends decided to plan a special trip to Japan. The highlight of their weekend getaway was to be a one day trip to the Mount Fuji lakes region to take in some of world-famous views. Before heading to Japan, the…
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Tokyo Event Photography with Nina
28 Aug 2019
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I recently had the pleasure of photographing Ninachella; the yearly birthday bash of my good friend, Nina Cataldo. This year was an extra special occasion, as it also served as a going away party before she sets sail with Peace Boat in the coming days.
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Rather than my usual posed…
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5 Ways to Instantly Improve Your Travel Photos
05 Aug 2019
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As a photographer in Tokyo, I’ve seen my fair share of tourists snapping travel photos. While it’s fantastic that people are documenting their adventures (With the exception of selfie sticks. Those things are a plague that need to be stopped), I have seen far too many vacation photos from family…
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Portrait Photography in Tokyo with Nina
30 Jul 2019
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Most people are lucky to be able to do one or two things extremely well. As a bilingual speaker, accomplished photojournalist, experienced brand consultant and travel junky with an impressive list of countries to her name, Nina Cataldo tends to make your average person look lazy in comparison.
As a…
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Capturing the Rainy Season in Tokyo
21 Jul 2019
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Japan is currently in its rainy season, and during this time of year, isolated downpours that seem to stalk you throughout the day are the norm. I wanted to put together a photo shoot in Tokyo that captured the essence of this season, and decided what better way to do…