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street photography workshops “More than any other city, Tokyo demonstrates that “city” is a verb and not a noun.” — Toshiko Mori (architect) ​ GUIDE + PHOTO TEACHER ​ One of my absolute favourite things to do is walk-talk-explore-shoot. Having great conversation with camera in hand with the common interest of making great photos is not only time well spent but times you’ll never forget. ​ Let me take you around to some of my favourite spots or you can send me some details on what you’re looking for and I can put together an itinerary that I’m absolutely confident you’re going to love. You can probably tell from my work I’m not interested in the typical tourist spots… there are plenty of photographers you can book for that. But if you like my style and want to dig deeper into the art of photography and plenty of other more random topics (!) then I encourage you to book some time with me. If you’re a complete beginner shooting with your phone I love to teach! And if you’re a seasoned photographer that’s great too, we’ll have lots to discuss and learn. I look forward to showing you one of the most visually inspiring cities in the world! Private Book time with me one one one and get me all to yourself! With my undivided and personalized attention you'll be sure to come out of our time together with a better understanding of Tokyo including where and what to shoot but more importantly how to get the most out of your camera. We're going to discuss basic topics like settings, lenses and other gear including LED's, prisms, etc. We'll also cover more advanced topics including street shooting philosophies, what to look for, framing and how to use the things in your environment to take your photos from ordinary to real art you can be proud of. ​ Max Size: 1 person ​ Cost: ¥9,000 / per hour (minimum 2 hours) ​ Locations: Shimbashi/Yurakcho, Shibuya and Shinjuku primarily but other areas of Tokyo as well ​ Language: English, Japanese (intermediate) ​ Required Gear: Minimum: a smartphone camera with manual settings app Preferred: DSLR or mirrorless camera capable of manual modes CONTACT Group Book time with me in a group of 2 or more (up to 6) and you'll be sure to come out of our time together with a better understanding of Tokyo including where and what to shoot but more importantly how to get the most out of your camera. We're going to discuss basic topics like settings, lenses and other gear including LED's, prisms, etc. We'll also cover more advanced topics including street shooting philosophies, what to look for, framing and how to use the things in your environment to take your photos from ordinary to real art you can be proud of. ​ Max Size: 6 people ​ Cost: ¥7,500 / per hour per person (minimum 2 hours) ​ Locations: Shimbashi/Yurakcho, Shibuya and Shinjuku primarily but other areas of Tokyo as well ​ Language: English, Japanese (intermediate) ​ Required Gear: Minimum: Smartphone camera with manual settings app Preferred: DSLR or mirrorless camera capable of manual modes CONTACT

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boudoir “and one day she discovered that she was fierce and strong, and full of fire and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” - mark anthony ​ this is a space to celebrate a woman's body, sense of self, sexuality and art. having the confidence of women to showcase their bodies in their most intimate moments in a beautiful manner while creating a signature style of lighting over the years has helped me grow in leaps and bounds as a photographer. these are some of my favourite special shared moments and people in this journey.

videography from short from reels for your socials to long form cinematic style video short form Its no secret that video content, especially short form video is in high demand. Perfect for Instagram Reels, Tik Tok, You Tube Shorts or just for your own keep sakes let me produce high quality video content including pro-level effects and transitions while you are in Japan. This can be an add-on to your photography session or done on its on. ​ During Photo Session (shooting time is included) Each 30 seconds final edit = $170 USD ​ Video Session Only $120 USD per hour shooting time plus editing fee above. ​ ​ Book Now long form If you are looking for video content in a more cinematic form I can produce high quality long form videos including transitions and effects, slo-motion, etc put to the music of your choice or mine. ​ During Photo Session (shooting time is included) 1 minute final edit = $340 USD ​ Video Session Only $120 USD per hour shooting time plus editing fee above. Book Now

FAQ I will try to answer the most commonly asked questions regarding personal photoshoots here so please read through this list before your shoot. What should I tell you before the shoot? Can you travel outside of Tokyo to other cities? Can I order prints? What camera and gear do you use? What should I expect in terms of editing? Do you give workshops or teaching for studio or street photography? How long are the photo sessions and what if I am late? What should I wear? Can I change outfits during the shoot? Can you shoot video too? Can I get the RAW files? I want help with arranging a proposal or wedding or other events. Can you help? Where are the photos usually taken? When will I receive the photos and how? What about luggage? Where should I keep my stuff? Can I use the photos for commercial purposes? I have no experience posing. Can you help me? Can you help with Hair + Makeup? What should I tell you before the shoot? What should I tell you before the shoot? The more the better. I want to make sure I personalize every shoot to your specific needs, wants and desires otherwise all my shoots will look the same and we don't want that. Where are you from? What are you looking to use the photos for? Do you have specific style or photo references from my work or the work of others that you really like? Do you like the focus to be on you or more environmental? Traditional or city vibes? In my experience, the more info you give me and the better I know you before the shoot the better the end results! Anchor 1 How long are the photo sessions and what if I am late? It depends on what you book as my packages are run by the hour. If you book 1 hour it will be from our agreed start time for up to 1 hour. Sometimes I have clients who are happy with the results after 40 minutes or their kids or partner (who are not as excited about a photoshoot as you) get tired so as long as you are happy with the shots we get its up to you. In the case, you are late please be mindful that this will be included in our agreed end time meaning if you book 1 hour and you are 20 minutes late we will only have 40 minutes to shoot. This is to be respectful of my time and other clients as I am usually booked back to back. I always suggest to arrive a bit early and give yourself time to find the meeting location as Tokyo subways and trains can be a bit confusing if you are not used to it. Anchor 2 Where are the photos usually taken? Again, this depends on what you are looking for and time of day. A lot of my clients book me for night shoots in the city so I do like to shoot a lot in Shinjuku (Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, etc) as this is quintessential Tokyo. For day shoots it can be a number of different areas such as Shibuya or Kagurazaka and that is something we can agree on before the shoot. But all of my shoots are done in Central Tokyo (in and around the JR Yamanote Loop line). If you need to go outside of Central Tokyo this is definitely possible as long as we book the appropriate time and there will be separate travel costs associated to that which we can discuss before hand. In the case of a studio shoot the photos are all taken in my studio. Can you travel outside of Tokyo to other cities? Definitely this is possible if planned well in advance. I have had clients book me as their photographer when they travel to places like Osaka however please note that you will be responsible for a full day shooting rate as well as transport and accomodation fees. For places a bit closer to Tokyo (not overnight) please see "Where are the photos usually taken?" Anchor 3 What should I wear? This is a great question and again will depend entirely on the type of photos we take and time of day. I would say refrain from black unless it's part of a fashion look which is accessorized. This is a keepsake memory experience so don't show up in your low effort joggers. Dress up rather down and if you are a couple I would say try to compliment each other in colours at the least. Also, I think it's best to avoid super busy prints or graphics. For something bold, I think primary colours like red or blue can really stand out. We can discuss a bit before your shoot what you have in mind! Do note, that Japan is still a fairly conservative society so some places like shrines or temples will not allow tattoos or overly revealing clothes so just something to keep in mind. In the case of studio shoots, it will be important that we decide beforehand what you will wear as it will affect the type of lighting I will want to use. Please co-ordinate and show photos beforehand. Anchor 4 When will I receive the photos and how? I like to turnaround as quick as possible but please remember that the actual taking of the photos is only one part of the process. As an artist, I need to apply my signature editing to each photo and I do that myself. Typically it looks like this: - send the 1st draft of ALL the photos we took that day in a low quality, unedited jpeg via a private online client gallery. This is a beautiful format for you to easily choose your favorite photos which you can simply just put a 'heart' on. These are not for download or for any use and will have a watermark on them. When you tell me you have finished your selection it will take me about 4-5 days to finish the complete edits including re-touching at which point I will send you another gallery with the full, hi resolution photos for you to download and do with as you like. Anchor 5 Can I order prints? There is just something so special about seeing your favorite photos in a print format. So yes, I have partnered with some very high quality print shops globally to be able to get you a variety of different sizes and formats. When I send you your final online private photo gallery there will be the option to buy prints no matter where in the world you are located. Prints are printed on Kodak Endura Professional Paper (Lustre, Glossy) or Fuji Crystal Archival Professional Paper (Deep Matte). These are the highest quality archival prints that have a longevity of 100 years in typical display conditions and 200 years in dark storage. Anchor 6 Can I change outfits during the shoot? Of course, it's your shoot and you can do what you please but just be mindful that the time taken to change and find an appropriate place to do so will count against the booked time. There are not a lot of easily accessible place to change like a public toilet for example so quick and easy change outfits would be best. In the case of studio shoots, there is a place of course to get ready and changed so this is not an issue. Anchor 7 What about luggage? Where should I keep my stuff? I highly recommend to come to the shoot with the least amount of luggage possible. I already typically have a lot of gear on me at any given time and can't carry more while I shoot and the areas we go to can be quite busy so minimizing what you bring will make the photo session go smooth. There are always lockers in train stations so give yourself enough time to find one thats availalble before the shoot. In the case of studio shoots, there is space to bring your luggage of course. Anchor 8 What camera and gear do you use? I shoot with a full frame Sony A7IV with a variety of top of the line lenses including several Sony G-master series. Anchor 9 Can you shoot video too? Yes! Video is so popular right now and such a great way to enhance the session and ultimately your memories. Switching between video and photos does take more time so please be mindful of that. I do include the shooting time for video in the photo session however editing is separate. If you only want to do video however, you will need to book a shooting session as well as editing fee. Get in touch with me so we can plan that out! Anchor 10 Can I use the photos for commercial purposes? Our photo sessions are for personal use only. For commercial purposes such as using them for your business to promote and sell products or services please inform beforehand as this will be then a commercial shoot which incurs different costs. The photos shall not be sold for any purposes. Anchor 11 What should I expect in terms of editing? My signature editing style has taken years to re-fine and that's probably a big part of why you hired me. I will take care of the basics of editing but also apply my colour grading to each individual photo. I don't just slap a preset on all the photos and call it a day. I will also do some facial re-touching to remove small non-permanent blemishes and overall make you look naturally your best (key word natural). I won't, however, remove people, change colours of outfits, or do any body shaping (make you thinner or more curvy for example) unless we agree to a separate editing charge as these are much different and longer processes. Please discuss with me any of your wishes. Anchor 12 Can I get the RAW files? Short answer is no. I wil not give RAW files unless its for a commercial shoot and the customer pays for them specifically. For personal shoots my stance is this: You hired me to give you photos in my style and like any artist I will not deliver unfinished work. Most of the time only I know what I want my RAW files to look like because I already know how I will edit them later. Many of the photos can look not so appealing in RAW format (underexposed and dark) but I know exactly how to manipulate the photos to get the desired end result. I think you will find that most PRO photographers will have the same stance and viewpoint. Anchor 13 I have no experience posing. Can you help me? Don't worry as I work with plenty of people with absolutely no previous photoshoot experience. I do this on a mutliple times a week basis so we will get you looking your best. My portrait style for these types of shoots is definitely more candid and in the moment. We will do some poses depending on the location but I want to capture you doing things and interacting as part of your environment and not just a wallflower. Just think of our time as some friends hanging out and taking some photos together.. the more relaxed and less stiff you are the more natural the photos will look. For studio shoots, I work with more pro level models and know where to position you to get the best lighting so you just need to follow my lead and cues while we shoot. Don't worry about it and come with an open mind to just have fun! Anchor 14 Anchor 15 Do you give workshops or teaching for studio or street photography? All the time! I hold once monthly workshops in my studio with model for lighting techniques that have been hugely successful but very limited space. For more details please follow my Meetup group https://www.meetup.com/tekumi-jp For street photography I hold private lessons for beginners to advanced so please see my Services section. For outside portrait model workshops there is also info in my Services section. It will just take a bit more planning ahead on my side to secure the right model so get in touch! Any size groups are welcome! Anchor 16 I want help with arranging a proposal or wedding or other events. Can you help? My business is photography and not event planning so unfortunately I can't help too much in this regard. In terms of surprise proposals, what I have done in the past is go to locations before the shoot to look at lighting conditions and areas to preplan my shots and help with venue bookings and other things for a separate location scouting fee of $100USD. But help with booking hotels or restaurants for travelers and such is unfortunately out of my services. Anchor 17 Can you help with Hair + Makeup? I have a lot of great contacts in the city for this so whether for your outside portrait or studio shoot please let me know and I will arrange someone for the day once we agree on their fees. I would like to leave a review! How can I do so? Anchor 18

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studio "you don't take a photograph, you make it..." - ansel adams ​ with the opening of Tekumi studios I've been fortunate to start honing my craft indoors. starting always with a blank slate and inspiration from my daily life and other wonderful creatives, my journey into the studio environment in many ways is only just beginning. here are some recent portrait photography studio works.

photo editing lessons ​ “You don't take a photograph - you make it” — Ansel Adams ​ As someone who hosts a lot of studio and creative events in the city one thing that became evident to me was just how different the finished photographs looked from each photographer. We could shoot the same model and similar lighting setup but the finished results would always end up entirely different. ​ I firmly believe that the photograph taken in camera is one (major) piece of the puzzle but that editing is the secret sauce to speak in truly expressing yourself as an artist. It's something that can be very intimidating for a lot of beginners and even those with a lot of experience as photo editing programs start to take exciting new leaps in technology. ​ I edit nearly everyday from street photography to studio portraits where subtleties in retouching are required and over the years I have gained and mastered a lot of techniques in editing apps like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Let me take your photos to the next level with my one x one private lessons where I can give you all the tools, tips and techniques to simplify the process and in the end make editing enjoyable. Private Book time with me online or in person. Once I get to know where you are currently at in your editing, we can target the areas where you will see the quickest growth and change in how you approach editing in both Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Whether it is street photography or portraits I will breakdown my workflow and show you my editing style. ​ Max Size: 1-4 persons ​ Cost: ¥9,000 / per hour (minimum 2 hours) ONLINE OR IN PERSON (Central Tokyo or my studio) ​ Locations: Online, central Tokyo cafe or my studio ​ Language: English, Japanese (intermediate) ​ Required Gear: Your computer installed with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop ​ BONUS: At the end of your first session of a minimum 2 hours I will either give you FREE a set of 10 of my exclusive Night Street Photography Presets for Lightroom OR a very detailed set of actions for Photoshop that will take your portrait photos to the next level in the shortest time. CONTACT

In Brief 8 + years Photography experience extensively in Japan 10 year business owner in Canada with $1m + sales yearly revenue MBA grad in Digital Technology Transformation specialization Founder of Tekumi Co, a brand content and networking company. Host a monthly studio workshop focusing on lighting and working with models. Currently run a twice weekly Tokyo Creatives Meetup group, one of the largest groups for creatives in Tokyo. Traveled to 26 (and counting) prefectures in Japan Can eat more sushi than would be considered classy My Story Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia by Turkish parents but lived most of my adult life in the French cosmopolitan city of Montréal, Quebec. Growing up in an immigrant household and experiencing both western and eastern Canada which are culturally quite different, has impacted my life in a truly Canadian sense. When I was young I used to collect and read Popular Photography magazines dreaming of owning a Canon EOS Rebel (I remember the Andre Agassi ads quite well!) and would often think about what sort of photos I would take. Photography, I guess you could say, was always in the cards but it’s time wouldn’t come until much later in my life. ​ My focus shifted a few short years later into music. DJ’ing at parties and raves in Vancouver in my early twenties would eventually lead me to graduating with a degree in Digital Music and Audio Engineering. Then making the move out east after graduation I stumbled into another domain completely unrelated but also filled with artistic talent. 3 years later I would graduate with another degree in Fashion Marketing which ultimately lead me to opening a successful fashion and lifestyle sales, marketing, import and distribution company which I founded in 2011, Stylepool Distribution . Stylepool was the exclusive distributor for several emerging and established fashion brands in the North American market and counted the likes of Urban Outfitters, Forever21, HBC, Ron Herman, LA Rag and many more well known businesses as our longstanding clients. In late 2015 I fulfilled a lifelong dream of coming to Japan. This is where my photography interest came back full circle and I’ve been spending many months a year since documenting this fascinating land of contrasts and wonderful people in what is widely regarded as a mecca for street photography doing my best in developing a style and voice that is uniquely mine. In 2020 I started to merge my street photography techniques with portraits pursing a passion to create unique and stylized environmental portraiture works. ​ In 2021 amidst border closures I did what looking back on now was the impossible and sold my business and moved to Tokyo while completing my MBA in Digital Business Transformation. Recently I launched a new company here in Tokyo called Tekumi Co Inc , focusing on content creation for brands and companies both international and locally as well as working freelance and hosting a weekly Meetup for Tokyo based creatives. ​ d. Contact I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect. hi@denizdemir.photos +81 80 7572 9064

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