Photography Practice Walk in Tokyo - Theme #5: Slow Shutter or Short video

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.

We’ll create an Instagram group DM and share photos or short clips 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.

⚠️ Important Note 3
This isn't about super long exposure like taking photos of star trails. We won’t be staying in one spot for a long time. This is about brief pauses, observation, and moving on—not setting up and waiting for hours.

🗓 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.).