Purpose: This gathering of professional photographers, people who love taking photos, and people who need photo content should result in new opportunities for all. Inspiring photographers will show and explain their work, and other professionals will explain uses of technology, new products and methods for achieving artistic and business success.
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On Tuesday 30 September, over 300 Photographers will gather at Daikanyama Tableaux for presentations, discussions and displays about all aspects of the photography industry, including galleries, dealers, creative directors, online technology, image software, camera equipment and services.
Presentations by photographers will include all themes, such as fashion, portrait, commercial, art, street as well as travel photos. Top and up-and-coming photographers will discuss their work and offer creative, technical and career ideas.
There will be a one-night only photo exhibition of local photographers on the theme "My Japan." The photo gallery will include travel, portrait, street and other Japan-related photos by up to 50 photographers, with an audience vote for favourite photos and an auction so they can take their favorite photos home to frame. Photographers wishing to participate can sign up at
photobiz.ning, and then upload their single submission with the tag "my japan". Please visit
THIS PAGE for more information on how to submit.
Discussion Panels will include:
1. "Starting a Small Business in Tokyo: What you need to know"
Introductory Presentation by Raymond Gasu (
QCIC Consulting http://www.qcic.jp/index.html.)
Discussion Panel moderated by Andrew Chapman,
Panelists: Raymond Gasu, Dave Mori, Co-founder of EA Tokyo (
http://www.ea-tokyo.com/) and more to be announced.
2. "The Tokyo Photography Scene: Advice and tips on getting jobs and exhibiting/publishing your work"
Panelists: Magnus Burkardt, Leanne Stone, Jim O'Connell and more TBC.
3. "The Joys of Film VS The Convenience of Digital."
Introductory Presentation by Skorj (
www.filmwasters.com)
Discussion Panel moderated by Skorj
Panelists: Tommy Oshima, Alfie Goodrich, Jim O'Connell, Jeff laitila, Magnus Burkardt
All photographers and people interested in photography are welcome to join this party, which will include DJ and VJ entertainment, great food and drinks.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
If you are interested in presenting or helping us out on the night, please contact martine@tigermusic.jp or jon@tigermusic.jp
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Tommy Oshima is one of the hottest Japanese photographers around. Working almost exclusively on film, Tommy is featured regularly in international photography magazines and is one of Flickr's most popular stars. He will be presenting some of his work and taking a Q&A session, and will be participating in the Joys of Film VS The Convenience of Digital Discussion Panel.
http://www.rayon-vert.com/Skorj is one of the founders of
http://www.filmwasters.com/ and a long time toy camera enthusiast. Skorj will be making a presentation about Film Photography and also participating in the Joys of Film VS The Convenience of Digital Discussion Panel.
Magnus Burkardt is a Pro Photog based here in Tokyo will present "More than meets the eye - The underlying dreams we show and sell in and with photography" (
www.mbphotodesign.com)
Alfie Goodrich is a British photojournalist and since moving to Tokyo permanently in 2007, has been working hard to establish himself, find work and shoot exciting photos of his new home. He'll be talking about what he's been doing and showing some his recent work.
Jeff Laitila (
http://www.sushicam.com): "Digital Photography with an Analog Soul". Jeff Laitila is an American photographer. His work is sold mainly in the form of fine art prints, and stock imagery for the travel and publishing industries. He'll be showing some of his his recent work and discussing techniques to bring back some analog "soul" to digital imaging.
Elizabeth Wenner-Ishiyama "Licensing Images".
Myluckyphoto is a division of the EAW Group, a publisher and printer of fine art open edition giclee posters with world wide wholesale distribution. Our printing facilities are located in Los Angeles, CA and Tokyo and have been a leading poster supplier since 2000.
Leanne Stone - Frisky Pony Photography, Australian photographer specialising in family photography in Tokyo.
http://www.friskyponyphotography.comJim O'Connell - Thoughts on Photography.
http://www.mmdc.net
WHEN: Sept 30, 2008. 6pm till 11:30pm.
PRICE: Advance: 1000 yen / Door 1500 yen. To qualify for advance, please sign up as a member at photobiz.ning.com or at our sister community http://biznites.ning.com.
WHERE: Tableaux Lounge - Sunroser Daikanyama B1, 11-6 Sarugaku-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033 Tel: 03-5489-2201 (http://www.tableaux.jp) Buffet dinner 1500 yen. Drink specials.
ABOUT BIZ NITES: Other Focus Biz Nites on Tuesdays at Daikanyama Tableaux include Eizo Nite 11/4 (For movie-makers, VJs, animators and TV directors), and next Photo Nite (For nature photographers) with Eco Nite 12/2. Regular Biz Nite parties for an A-Z of creative industries are held monthly at Daikanyama Tableaux on Mondays including 10/20 (Hawaiian Flavor), 11/11 (Canadian Flavor), 12/15 (African Flavor)...
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- Move into Shibuya Creative Office 24/7 rental (hot desk/PC/locker: 25,000yen/month, Own desk & storage: 50,000yen/month) http://www.stereojapan.com/office
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Edit1) Review of Photo Nite, (
http://photonite9june08.ning.com)
2) “An Italian Photographer in Tokyo” - Paolo Patrizi (
www.paolopatrizi.com)
3) "Some Photo Collections" - Megumi Kurosawa - Winner of 6/9 Photo Nite Contest (
www.kuromeg.net)kuromeg@gmail.com) Megumi Kurosawa
4) Yuki Nakano
www.yukister.com 5) Also see Travel Biz: “Photographs of Travels in Italy” - Morag Farquhar
Edit6/9/2008 PHOTO NITE (Stereo Special Biz Nite) @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
This is a special large-scale Biz Nite just for photo-related creative people.
Photo Nite invites 100 photographers to show their images of “Japan youth culture - people and places” at Roppongi 57 on Monday 9 June 2008. (18:00-23:00, 1000 yen advance, 1500 yen door)
Each photographer will show one large scale signed print, which will be voted for by the audience and auctioned to raise money for a green urban development charity. Many of the photographers will also give five minute presentations with slideshows of their other
images in three presentation spaces at the venue. The audience will be able to buy other prints from an on demand printing machine.
See some of the photos at
photonite9june08.ning.com
Edit6/9 PHOTO NITE Partcipation by Photographers
Participating photographers are professional or semi-professional still image photographers active in Japan with a body of work including Japan youth culture related images.
See more information at:
photonite9june08.ning.comEdit4/21/2008 BIZ NITE @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
"Global Tribes - A historical perspective from from one the world's top street photographers: Andy Beezer, author of Wild Dayz" ( www.beezerphotos.com ) Beezer shows how indie bands, reggae soundsystems, hiphop crews, live show and club communities are living tribes incorporated in the form of human beings. The photo show includes a discussion about respecting your subject matter. And... last chance to buy the last five signed copies of The Wild Dayz...
(C) copyright Beezer Photos
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Benjamin Parks presents his fresh and stylish fashion shots, art photos and portraits, including a new "boxer" series.
Samples below are from the
BENJAMIN PARKS PHOTOGRAPHY website:
Benjamin Parks Profile
Benjamin Parks is a Canadian photographer based in Tokyo. He photographs people: portrait, fashion and dance photography. He has photographed for numerous companies, including Onward Kashiyama and Swan, and his work has been featured in publications such as In Style, Japan Times, and Japan Today. People he has photographed include actor Asano Tadanobu and businessman Terrie Lloyd.
http://www.benjaminparks.com
2. Magnus Burkhardt - Salonista recap
Profile:
Magnus is a fashion photographer from Germany. he mainly shoots fashion,
people and artists. having worked for a number of fashion brands and
different magazines in Germany, and the USA, he now sets foot in Tokyo.
his international clients include the Dallas symphony, bose, fashion
brand Marc Cain. in Tokyo, tools, several select shops and designer
brands are among his clients. photographs appeared in several
publications. artists photographed include Edward's operation, Satomi,
the possible among others.
description:
this presentation is a recap of what we have done for the past
"salonista fashion events" from a photography standpoint.
Magnus' photography is is some ways a different approach on the
"standard fashion show photography". more set up as a magazine fashion
shoot, more character is apparent in the pictures.
Edit2/18/2008 PHOTO NITE @ Roppongi Fifty-Seven
21:30 "Advertising Photography – How to succeed in the business" (Tetsuya Morimoto)
Edit1/21/08 PHOTO NITE at Roppongi Fifty-Seven
Underwater Fashion shoots, Runway Images and more by art / fashion photographer Ryan Buss (
http://www.ryanbruss.com)
PHOTO NITE 10/25 Thu
18:00 Bar open, Networking
19:00 Member introductions, info sharing
19:30 Pro Tips: "Setting up your own studio" - by Naoto Kimura
20:00: "Ten Years of Tour Photos" - gallery and talk: rare shots of top UK and US acts live and backstage shots by rock photographer Macca (official tour cameraman of Primal Scream...etc.)
21:00 DJ Party Start: 'Shots of Rock', with DJs Macca playing the songs behind photos, and more...
PHOTO NITE 9/18 Tue
18:00 Bar open, Networking
19:00 Member introductions, info sharing
19:20 Pro Tips: "Setting up your own studio" - by Naoto Kimura
19:40 Discussion: "How to get your photos sold in Galleries" - led by a leading agent Tomo Harada
art-bank info@art-bank.jp
20:00 Success Story: "In the eye of the storm - Top cameraman Herbie Yamaguchi talks and shows his photos of the 80s UK New Romantic and punk rock scene, when he was living in a squat with Boy George... Also gives us a look at recent projects"
21:00 Party Start: UK 80s Party, with DJs Macca, Greg, and more...
PHOTO NITE 8/2318.00 Lounge DJ (Socializing)
19:00 New Faces/ New Stuff -- Freshest info from our members
19:20 How to be a top photo model (Modeling Agency Manager)
19:50 Break/mixing
20:00 Roundtable Discussion – “Pimp my Slide!” – What are the best digital image editing tools?
20.30 Success Story – “Guerilla Fashion Photography – 10 years shooting street and club trendsetters” (Mark Oxley: Tiger Music Fashion Press Office)
21:00 Party Start: QUIKSILVER Presents “THIS IS THE TOKYO SCENE” - Portrait gallery and performances of top DJs, dancers and artists… (Photos by Mark Oxley)