NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY TOKYO, JAPAN - This Didn't go to Plan…
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- This is a bit of a chatty vlog about long exposure/late-night photography around Tokyo, Japan not quite going to plan.
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This vlog goes to show that no every photography trip is successful!
I've been wanting to see the sunrise in Tokyo for so long, however, it's so damn early in the morning that I could only do it by staying up all night, due to the train schedules! Follow my journey through Odaiba, Shimbashi, Ginza, Tokyo and Roppongi as I try and capture some night photography on the way to seeing the sunrise.
Unfortunately, an incident at Roppongi Hills disrupted my plans for seeing the sunrise, which was an utter shame... maybe next time!
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The time and effort you put into this content is very appreciated, always enjoy your videos start to finish!
Thank you! I appreciate your support and attention to my efforts ✌️
You could've clickbait-ed the crap out of this but you didn't and i respect that. Good thing you weren't at the scene when the crime took place. Stay safe dude! :O
Thanks man! I'm not really one to clickbait titles. I like to keep an honest and true representation of my videos, so I'm glad you've spotted that and appreciate it! Though it would have been interesting to see the reaction if I titled it "I GOT STOPPED BY THE POLICE"...
Really enjoyed this video man.
Loved the story and flow~
I'd love to shoot with you sometime you're in Tokyo~
i love japan so much. next time i go i wanna walk around tokyo all night, it genuinely sounds fun.
I'm a photographer and I'm going to Japan in May with my girlfriend and watching your videos (admittedly, I've been binge watching your videos all day) is making me so pumped! Hope I don't stumble across a crime scene though.
You should make a video on how you edit these photos you take in Tokyo
I will be making one in the coming months whilst I'm not travelling. Just waiting to settle a bit and do some videos of this style!
Joe Allam THANK YOU. those japan edits are so nice
Joe Allam very happy to hear that! I'm currently trying to figure out my own editing style so maybe I can learn a thing or two from the video! Thanks
Every photographic outing or photoshoot is a learning experience, no matter the outcome. Chin up and hang in there. You never know, this experience could be very treasured down the track :). But what we do know is that you dodged a potentially sticky situation by not being at the scene during the actual crime taking place!
That's very true - At the time, I didn't quite think about how close I must have been to being involved in something. But on the way back home it suddenly dawned on me that I might have been in a very awkward situation.
Crime in Riponggi! huge surprise :D Great vid man, better to be honest with a blog rather than portray everything to be perfect as most people do on TH-cam!
I'm really enjoying all your videos, I love the look and pace of them! The LR tutorial on organizing/importing was really helpful, it gave me some ideas I definitely hadn't thought of before (templates!!) Also glad that you included this experience too, most of photography (and life) is predictably unpredictable. I found your channel when I was getting ready to buy a Fujifilm X100F and your videos came up by search.
It was still a great video and those night shots were excellent! No matter what it was still a cool journey 😃👍🏽
Sometimes things don't go as planned! You did a cool video considering! Japan is such a neat place! I really want to go back!
I was entertained for 12 minutes and 29 seconds so I don't see this as a failure. The important thing is that you just went out and tried. It shows your passion for photography. It's hit or miss sometimes but as a great man once said, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
I had a photography failure today as well... I was going to wake up at 4:00 to watch the sunrise, but my body decided to sleep through all 6 alarms I had set. I then didn't have enough time to go to the beach I had planned on visiting, so I had to opt out to a more local beach. When I finally arrived at the beach, the sun was smothered in clouds, so no light shined through. It was all around annoying. But I guess this is the shit you've gotta sort through in order to grow in photography...
Absolutely! I'm not very much a morning person at all. It's much easier for me to just stay up all night than it is to rise early haha!
Awesome video. Especially loving your Japan vlogs. Keep up the great content👍🏼
Thanks! Making vlogs in Japan has been so much fun!
Ive liked vid as I feel for you Joe...
Dude, I like a lot of those shots. You make digital look cool. Bummed you didn't get your sunrise, but not a fail at all. Thanks for sharing!
great spot to see sunrise (some clever compositions along the side where the cops are if you duck under/around). Saw it there back in Fall. McD was first thing open in morning I recall. Also a great spot to fight that spider if you're into that thing.
also, most cops are cool with google translate in japan.
Yeah I tried going round there but it was blocked around the whole way, even down the bottom on the street level. I actually saw a taxi brake pretty hard because it didn't see the police tape right across the street as it drove through it! No idea what happened though…
Gutted for you mate. Bloody sunrise!
I have to disagree. Maybe from the point of view of your photography, the results were not the ones you expected. You've been able to make a superb video, on the other hand.
I guess that compared to most Western cities Tokyo is safe, but I heard that Roppongi Hills it's a place where you can have unwanted encounters with unsavory people.
Sawasdee krub from Thailand. I just subscribe your channel. Your content are very interesting.
However May I ask do you use any camera stabilizer while you shoot a video ?
any of my night photography no matter how generic has never looked as good as this so I would not call this a failure
That is just so frustrating! 😩 How can you still smile? I admire your patience. 👍🏻
I wouldn't get too despondent about the lost opportunities, it is a pity for sure but I still found the video really entertaining. I'm a recent finder of your work and have really enjoyed your videos, and look forward to what you share with us next!
Good effort! Great video.
it's alright....sometimes we win; sometimes we lose. what is cool is that you admitted that it was a failed attempt and you humbly admitted that it was. still a good job by my standard, keep up the good work and stay safe.
it's not fail, imagine if you have stayed, and the crime happened while you are there with a camera, more terrible thing could have happened.
Still, it was an interesting insight into your nocturnal activities ;) Better luck next time.
Good effort I actually think some of the shots you got were good, the guy polishing his taxi I liked. Mate you described how every photographer has felt at one point or another. Love how this video was just real and really enjoying your channel. Keep it up!
Appreciate it, man ✌️ That taxi shot is also a fave of mine from the night!
Great video I'm looking for a light weight tripod for travel and hikes. Do you think the BeFree would be man enough to hold a Canon 7D with a 70-200 attached?
Yep! I've used mine multiple times with that setup. Just make sure to use the lens based tripod mount, not the camera's.
hitting that subscribe button!
next time you want to have a successful night out shooting in Tokyo mail me.
I just got back from Tokyo. Kudos to you for staying out all night in that heat! I didn't shoot as much as I would have liked due to that nasty humidity.
Yeah, the humidity can be pretty ridiculous!
I watched your video until the end.
0:59 was without nd filter right? what settings
Ok. I have to say it. You are my favorite content creator. Thank you for all the inspiration and great videos/pictures! 🙌🏻
Haha thank you! There are so many creators out there on TH-cam, so I'm always on the lookout for new content. Out of curiosity, who else are you watching?
I really enjoy watching Lok Cheung and Kai Wong, previously from DigitalRev as well as Sara Dietchy, H3h3 and some others :)
I guess you're only the mist handsome man on this planet. That alone is worth watching. Sorry for not being able to get the perfect shot of the night.
All i see was experimenting rather than failure. It was one of those video which is very genuine, real and humble despite trying to calm yourself down for missing the sunrise. You should try shooting (1am onwards) night scene in Bangkok in summer period, you'll feel like you just came out from a pool compare to just sweaty clothing HAHAHA. Anyway, i enjoy the vid. :) Good luck on your next sunrise in japan! Stay safe man
Yeah I've had some sweaty days in Bangkok recently ha! One of my recent night vlogs there was around 30ºC all evening. Luckily we ended up at a bar to cool down with various cocktails afterwards 👍
thats great, good choice on hitting the cocktail bars. The cocktail culture are blooming in bangkok, if you're ever there again, try out the "Rabbit's Hole, or Boroski " :) Any chance you are creating a LR presets soon for your subscriber or fan ? *Me* LOL
a frkn crime scene?!? That's so unlucky😅
Awesome video man! Think I picked up some tips for my own channel there haha. Great photos too!
how did you edit all of your photos which you showed on this video?
is it LR? or something else?
Yep, Lightroom! New Tutorial coming soon!
Well, at least you have a great story to share !
Especially enjoyed this video! keep it up mate
Hey Joe,
Was an absolute pleasure meeting you in odaiba. ✌️.
Harry
Cheers Harry - I'm glad you managed to spot me amongst all the people! Hope you've been enjoying Japan as well 👍
Oh Man, There is a pedestrian bridge nearby there with a good vantage point of Tokyo tower. I believe it faces east so you could have gone there to catch the sunrise. You could have gotten some cool shots as it is over a busy street. That is one thing I love about Japan, is the pedestrian bridges. They make great points to shoot from.
Ah man I haven't seen that one there. I'll have to keep an eye out next time I'm in Tokyo - cheers!
come in bangladesh plz...and make a vlog
what lens do u use? I love the bokeehh
I love this video show the midnight of Tokyo, but it is a pity that you can't see sunrise of japan. Hope you will have nice days in japan.
Your dedication is absolutely phenomenal. I don't know many people who'd stay up overnight to catch sunrise. You were unlucky this time but there's that saying, "nothing ventured, nothing gained" and you wouldn't capture amazing images if you don't put in the effort. Quality content.
Nice video once again! Keep going and the attention on your channel will grow even more... because your content is just amazing! Always a highlight of my day 😊
Chin up Joe. The life of a tog ey? I'm sure your determination will be rewarded again. Great video regardless, as always.
Came through from ShootTokyo - enjoying your vids Jo. Feel for you on this one, but there'll always be another sunrise in Tokyo. Plus it'll be a rad story when the pain wears off!
It was, as always, interesting. I think we all sympathise with you and many of us will recall similar days and nights when things did not quite go to plan. Still enjoyed watching.
you really can't escape the gundams
Great video - Think of it this way, it gives you a reason to go back and try to get those sunrise shots again. Just curious how you edit your raw files from the 7D? Keep the contrast quite low and low saturation?
Hi Joe I enjoyed this video and didn't consider it a fail, there were some excellent shots taken and just seeing you walk about capturing Tokyo at unusual times was very interesting. Cheers
I think the underbridge restaurants you were looking for was a bit further south on the other side of the bridge from where you were, next to Ginza 5. It's on the same street as Leica Ginza salon which has a really nice gallery upstairs.
I got my first attempt at streetphotography shot at Yurakucho. Really love those little alleyways in Tokyo
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That was so interesting. Your dedication is very impressive! You still got great shots of that evening/night in my opinion. It's unfortunate that sunrise is so early in Japan - even during Winter. Hope everything works out for you next time!
Is it common for the police to question and inspect a photographer's 'papers' in Tokyo?
It's not a failure you have had an opportunity to be somewhere I would only dream about going.
i freaking love all your night time shots! Make me wanna go there the soonest i have the funds. :(
Sometimes a fail turns into a success - this video is a proof for that theory! Keep on the good work, I like your style!
don't stress yourself out about it Joe. the video was great and I hope you get that perfect picture you're looking for.
I think we all these days, I once had a whole day plan for shooting, get up early for sunrise and golden hour shots and later a portrait shoot, then in the afternoon a car shoot, wouldn't you know it the marine layer clouds came in and then it drizzled, well sunrise shot gone, my subject for the portrait cancelled due to weather and the car shoot got rescheduled.
I ended up going into the local hills and mountains got some good clouds and fog against the mountain shots so there it is.
I am enjoying your videos a lot for it's content and information provided. This ain't no failure😊
I feel your pain Joe... I totally do... thanks for sharing this great video. I'm sure many people will relate to this... I sure do. :-)
Loving the vlogs so far, I really liked the long exposure pics at the start too, they looked sick! What camera were you using to take the photos at 11:25 - 11:30 I really liked those ones, keep up the awesome work!
plz come in bangladesh .
I'm one of the newcomers! So far from what I've seen, your videos are not only interesting but also really inspiring! I don't know if you've answered this before but what do you do with your photos once you have them? Sell them as prints? Cover your wall with your adventures? I always love hearing how different photographers treat their art after it's been made
Great stuff; thanks for joining the channel! I mostly post the photos to our blog jellyjourneys.com whilst travelling. But when I'm settled, I will be printing more and even selling selected prints.
Now that's what I call determination!
Hi, Joe, enjoying your video blogs..... Tim from New Zealand
Sod's Law eh? at least you have a sense of humour about it Joe! ....By the way I really like your use of music on your videos - nicely understated!
hello Joe - can you teach on how you do the text effect that appears beneath
There's never a dull moment in your videos I love them so much 🙌🏻🙌🏻
great video and thank you for sharing your photography tips and location to shoot in Japan. When you‘re doing night photography, are you on aperture priority? 😁
Odaiba its insane, from el pier you can take a boat for less than 5$
Hey joe I just found your channel and the contents are really amazing and useful. I wonder how you got the noiseless night shots with a fast shutter speed. Can you tell us how? Thanks and maybe throw yoursettings in the upcoming videos? Thanks again!
Great tip on that zoom, I saw Thomas Heaton use that in a recent video, so gotta remember to try that one, but I'm curious did you see what was the 'crime' so to speak, I mean how lucky you were to not be involved in that, for Japan that's so unusual, I saw your reply to someone as you didn't find out what it was, but probably good but also bad luck for you and for others, but another time hopefully.
Just rewatched this video and still enjoyed it as much like it had just come out :D crazy that this is already 3 years ago
Hey Joe.I like your videos and your tips about photography.I highly apreciate the tips about night exposure in this video and i have a small question:do you use a specific presets in lightroom for the streetphotography or do you use your own presets because it seems that your photo are very bright and colorful...sorry for my english.Keep up with the vlogs and photography.
Glad I could help! I use my own presets for all my photos. I'll actually be releasing a new Lightroom editing tutorial very soon with my presets available as well!
Love your videos!
Hi Joe What camera are you using? is it the Fuji X100F or your Canon DSLR for your night shots in Tokyo? Great videos by the way Jo
Did you ever figure out what happened?
Unfortunately not. I've Googled multiple times and tried searching on Twitter, but there's literally no record of anything... weird.
Loved this video, murder scene notwithstanding! Always a pleasure seeing new content from you, as I can take a break from rewatching your Japan bag video endlessly.
Ah, so you're the one giving the Japan bag video all the views... 🤔
Been enjoying your videos of japan and it's making me more excited to go there and take photos. loved the effort you put into seeing the sunrise. it's not a waste. all the other photos turned out great as always!
been to japan twice now... once during fall and once during spring... if anything this video just makes me never want to visit during the summer.
How is your vlogging camera an A7rII? I mean, look at 6:22. Could you be using a very high shutter speed in your video? The low-light video looks worse than that of a high-end smartphone. Either you are not using an A7rII, or you have it at ISO 102,400. If you are actually using the A7rII, then switch it to crop mode, as that actually improves movie quality. Still, thanks for sharing your experience.
I agree with you, the quality in low-light on the A7R II is pretty bad, especially when there's barely any light at all. It's something I've struggled with quite a bit with this camera for the 2 years I've owned it. The vlog was shot at 1/50 (@25fps) pretty constantly throughout and would have been down to f/2.8 for this particular shot and around ISO 12,800 if I remember correctly.
Unfortunately, I can't use crop mode as I only have a 35mm Zeiss lens as a native option (need the AF for vlogging) and it would be too close for my face shots. If I knew how terribly bad this particular shot would come out, I could have switched it, but in all honestly, I didn't expect it _this_ bad. Another thing to bare in mind would be the camera trying to expose for the Canon Screen and also some bad compression from TH-cam's end.
Either way, the information stills gets through, albeit in a shabby fashion haha!
i always watch your videos. your work is awesome.
I did exactly the same thing so many times in tokyo :) This city never gets boring.
Im there almost every year. I cant stop taking photos there.
Tokyo would be changing more in the near future due to Rugby WC in 2019 and the summer Olympic in 2020. Please enjoy your experiences in Japan!
if you could come please come here to pakistan i will make a great visits for you. pakistan is very beautiful.
I've seen some beautiful scenes of Pakistan and would definitely like to visit one day! I've not got any travel planned right now though unfortunately
Joe Allam no prob when ever you make plan feel free to come here and we will give you awesome hospitality. 00923469692551 is my contact. usmanali.aryan@gmail.com is mailing Id and also facebook using id. and ill send some scenic poits pictures of pakistan you will enjoy ..
Joe Allam i appreciate you wish you good luck for future
still shooting fuji or full time canon?
I shoot both, depending on the occasion and my requirements
Awesome tip about the long exposure, I never knew that! I’ll also be in mainland sometime soon hoping to get some nice shots like you got
Here in 2019. Deep dive into your Tokyo stories!
10 out of 10 for effort. Shame I didn't work out for you
Don't give up. There will be other sunrises.
Interesting night
Even your "fails" are interesting...thanks for posting!
Such a bummer! Enjoy watching your videos! Keepin' it real!
did you find out what happened that night there?
Best laid plans and all that....... At least you went out as you just never know
Yep! I would have been gutted if I didn't do it and always wondering "what if…"
New subscriber and enjoying your work just started going through your vids great stuff loved the Fuji unboxing :-)
Great stuff, thanks for stopping by! Was that the first video you discovered on my channel by the way? I'm just curious how people get here
I was watching Thomas Heaton and your name was mentioned I took note and checked out your channel. Really like your enthusiasm. I have not watched a lot of your vids as yet but as a Fuji X-E2 user I was drawn to the X100f unboxing vid. Got the notification button pressed for new content now. Many Thanks :-)
Interesting because life is made of failure and success...and all the space in between!