About Photoshoot Japan

Wed, Jan 2, 2008 - 372 views

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Discussion group dedicated to creating and participating in photography and photoshop workshops all around Japan.

My name is Jim Atwood and I am a professional photographer and photoshop enthusiast who has been living in Japan for almost 15 years now. I have lived for many years in the Tokyo and Yokohama areas. Currently I reside with my wife and two daughters ( great models ) in the Nagano-city area. I drive, fly, and take the trains everywhere, so traveling to all parts of Japan is not a problem. In addition, I do speak and read Japanese so communication with people in Japan is a joy!

Photographers of all backgrounds with any sort of gear are welcome to join this group. The goal is to provide a means for people to find ways to meet up and share their photography experiences and techniques while in a workshop or photoshoot type of setting. If you just have questions about Japan and/or photography in Japan in general you are welcome to join as well.

In addition, I should add that my wife “Yoyo” is a photographer and hair stylist with several hair salons in the Nagano area. She is great at providing resources for hair styling, makeup, fashion, and locations if required. If finding models are a problem, she often is able to find pretty good ones although not necessarily professional. Note that photoshoots and workshops can be about anything and not necessarily about shooting people or models.

In a nutshell I love Photography, Japan, Fashion, and Computers. Unfortunately, Japan lags far behind most other Asian countries in developing networks to share experiences and information. So if you are interested in Japan or meeting up for an exciting Photoshoot anywhere in Japan, please feel free to contact me or join the group.

Thanks very much and enjoy! – Jim Atwood Photography