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Kanji Japan by Jim Atwood Photography

Jim Atwood — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:46:42 +0000

Kanji Japan is a photography collection of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji that make up the Japanese writing system. I find these writing characters to be an artform in itself and are a joy to photograph. Images were taken by Jim Atwood Photography at http://www.jimatwood.net in Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Nagano Japan.

Jim Atwood Media Japan

Jim Atwood — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:49:49 +0000

A collection of magazine shots and photographs of myself “Jim Atwood” in media print and shows in Tokyo, Japan. Several photos are from magazines and brochures in Japan. Other photos are when I walked the runway in Tokyo fashion shows. I was also a host and an announcer at fashion presentations in Yokohama, Tokyo, and Nagano. Finally there are some photographs of the many train rides experienced in Japan along with a few in the classroom as an instructor a while back.

Very often I was used in magazines, PR situations, on stage for presentations or seminars, and for doing entertainment or hosting shows in Japan. It has always been a great experience to be an active participant in the many opportunities Japan continues to offer. Please direct all inquiries to Jim Atwood Photography at http://www.jimatwood.net. Thank you!

My Drink Machine in Japan

Jim Atwood — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:31:05 +0000

This is a closeup of the DYDO drink machine right outside the front door of my residence. I like to pop out in the morning and instead of the morning paper, grab a can of coffee…laugh. Seriously, it’s awesome having a drink machine like this right outside my front door. The only problem is when someone else buys out a particular can that I like. Then I have to wait until the end of the month for a vending machine refill. It’s funny. My father-in-law pockets the money by the way. Video by Jim Atwood Photography at http://www.jimatwood.net .

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Turtle Predicament

Jim Atwood — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:40:58 +0000

I thought this turtle was hilarious. My two kids were having fun trying to figure out how this happened. One can only wonder what that turtle was thinking about. Perhaps "Oh, Crap!".

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Ray of Light

Jim Atwood — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:14:56 +0000

When out one morning after a big rain storm. Catching the light and rain drops on the leaves was quite interesting and fun. I never thought all the photo possiblities that could be had after the rain.

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Get the shot!

Jim Atwood — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:13:40 +0000

Some helpful hints I’ve encountered from experience on what to think about during shooting events.

1. You obviously need to do everything possible to “Get the shot”. So whetever you need whether it’s a lens, lighting, technique, or a strong cup of coffee, just try your best to get the shot.

2. Determine your money shots and make sure you get them. Even though you may or may not sell these photographs, you need to make sure you take shots that people will buy. Check out wedding photography business tips for more info. Creative shots are nice, but ultimately you want money shots so that the parents will have interest and hopefully pay nicely.

3. I would definitely pack a flash and try to use it for fill flash outdoors or perhaps indoors off camera as well. Some of these Japanese ballparks and school fields have no shade at all. You are likely to get some nasty shadows especially if you are shooting midday. Likely you will need a light fill flash if you can’t get in a good position for shooting.

4. For lenses I recommend, in my case for Nikon, a 17-55 and the 70-200 or similar. Try to get an idea when you’re going to change lenses so that you don’t stress out about missing shots due to changing every 5 seconds. A nice low light prime could work well indoors as well perhaps.

5. Bring extra memory cards, batteries, and perhaps even a friend to tag along with you for company and support.

Like I mentioned above, if you can get your money shots early, you can then relax and get creative later on. Ultimately though you just need to stay calm and do your best to walk away with useable shots.

For shooting events, I like to browse the wedding photographer sites to get tips, ideas, and strategies for shooting events. They shoot events on a regular basis and I can’t think of any event more stressful than a wedding. I just cringe at the thought of screwing up a wedding shoot which is why I probably don’t shoot weddings in Japan…laugh.

Ramen Delight

Jim Atwood — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:56:23 +0000

Nagoya Ramen Delight!

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Vanquish Japan

Jim Atwood — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:19:51 +0000

Vanquish – Took lots of shots of this Ferris Wheel in Nagoya Sakae city. It’s really cool. I didn’t go on it, but I sure had fun shooting shots of it.

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