Photography Practice Walk in Tokyo - Theme #5: Bring your Props
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Theme #5: Bring Your Prop
I want to try another format, this time focused on photographing a single prop you bring with you.
The theme is simple: bring one small object and make it the main subject of your photos.
It can be anything small and easy to carry—a plush toy, mini figure, toy, everyday object, or something personal. You’ll photograph the same object in different parts of the city and see how context, background, distance, and angle change the story.
The goal isn’t “cute” or “perfect” photos. It’s about consistency, observation, and learning how much the environment shapes meaning.
We’ll create an Instagram group DM and share photos from the session there.
⚠️ Important Note 1
This is not a photography lesson or workshop. Please make sure you already know how to use your camera and basic exposure/focus settings. There will be no technical instruction during the event.
⚠️ Important Note 2
For this series of photowalks, we’ll always shoot in Shibuya.
The location stays the same on purpose. By returning to the same streets each time and changing only the constraint (lens, theme, or approach), we train our eyes to see the same place differently—instead of relying on new locations for inspiration.
🗓 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
- Try to use the same prop throughout the walk
- You’re free to shoot however you like
- Focus on how the city interacts with your object
- Avoid switching subjects constantly—stick with your prop
- Optionally, bring a small light (LED light, mini light stand, etc.)
- If you don’t bring a light, feel free to help each other by holding or positioning lights
- Share a few photos 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.).