May 31

May 31 Familiar Places

I love going back to places where I have spent a lot of time in the past. I instantly feel reconnected. My mind fills with memories of past adventures in the area. I worked in the area for more than two years and had a lot of great meals in the area.

Aug 8

Aug 8 Sell Your Soul

Dave

M Monochrom, Roppongi, Yurakucho

Another busy week in my life. I think I am finally finding a good balance of my work schedule, Japanese study, photography and family (at least this week). I hope I can continue to balance this and maybe find a little more time for exercise. I have been watching

Nov 1

Nov 1 Getting around to shooting

Dave

Film, Yurakucho, Yutenji

I haven’t shot much film lately. Not as much as I like anyways. I was able to get out a few weeks ago to catch up with my friend Pieter for our camera trade. I love getting new photography gear by trading and not having to spend additional money. The beauty

Jul 5

Jul 5 One Friday Night in Tokyo

Dave

Yurakucho

Readers of ShootTokyo often drop me emails when they are coming to Tokyo to see if I want to meet up and go shooting. I don’t get to do this nearly as often as I want do as my personal and professional life can be pretty demanding. I really wish I could

Apr 15

Apr 15 The Ricoh GR

Dave

Gear, Tokyo, Kinshicho, Yutenji, Roppongi, Jiyugaoka, Ginza, Yurakucho

The Ricoh GR IV Digital has been my go to point and shoot camera for the past two years. It is often in my camera bag and a camera I use when I am with out with my family and just want some quick snaps without the hassle of lugging along my Hasselblad or Leicas.

Dec 15

Dec 15 A busy end to the week

Dave

Ebisu, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yurakucho

My week continued extremely busy. I feel like I never ever stop. People always comment to me that they don’t know how I am able to maintain my blogging and shooting schedule. I find that the busier I am the more I am able to accomplish.

Jan 26

Jan 26 Shooting Tokyo

Dave

Shinjuku, Kichijoji, Yurakucho, Ginza, Yutenji, Shibuya, Koenji, Hamamatsucho, Jiyugaoka, Roppongi

I often get emails from people getting ready to travel to Tokyo asking for advice on where to go shooting in Tokyo. Tokyo is such a fascinating city. It is bigger than you can possibly imagine. I have spend much of my time as a photographer shooting Tokyo.