Photography Practice Walk in Tokyo - Theme #5: Slow Shutter or Short video
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Theme #5: Slow Shutter or Short video using tripod
I want to try another format, this time focused on time instead of subject.
The theme is simple: use a slow shutter or record very short video clips using a tripod.
Instead of chasing moments, we slow things down and let movement happen inside the frame. People passing, traffic, screens, lights, shadows—anything that changes over time becomes the subject.
This isn’t about technical perfection or cinematic results.
It’s about patience, framing, and noticing what only appears when you stop moving.
📷 Important Note 2
This weekly photowalk is more than just a single event.
It’s part of an ongoing creative cycle for photographers and videographers — both hobbyists and professionals — who want to develop their skills by trying new themes and sharing ideas together.
Each week works like this:
- Before the meetup:
- We share inspiration, references, ideas, questions, and tips in our Instagram group chat so everyone can prepare and experiment more intentionally.
- During the meetup:
- We shoot, collaborate, and try new approaches.
- After the meetup:
- We share our photos/videos, discuss what worked (or didn’t), and begin collecting ideas for the following week’s theme.
To get the full experience, please join the Instagram group chat as soon as possible — ideally before the meetup day.
That’s where:
- inspiration is shared
- props / gear ideas are discussed
- location thoughts are exchanged
- preparation happens
If you only show up on the day, you’ll miss half the process.
👉 Join here: https://ig.me/j/AbYB8Y7quVvqtjTb/
Please join the chat once you RSVP.
🗓 Event Outline
Area: Shibuya
Meeting time: 7:00 PM
Meeting point: Cafe Veloce (about a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station, slightly away from the busiest areas)
Wrap-up: 9:00 PM
After: Drinks / izakaya nearby for anyone who wants to join
If you are late, DM me on instagram.
This isn’t a long walk. If the group gets large, we’ll split into smaller groups so it’s easier to move around—especially in busy areas like Shibuya. We’ll regroup at the original meeting point at the end.
📷 Shooting Rules (Very Loose)
- You’re free to take any photos you want
- Shoot using a slow shutter or record very short video clips
- Keep video clips short (a few seconds is enough)
- Share a few photos or clips in the Instagram group DM
No pressure, no competition—just experimenting, learning, and seeing how differently everyone notices the city.
If this works well, we’ll keep the format and change the constraint each time (size, distance, color, theme, etc.).