I've read it once. [Feature 01] A Notebook of Photography Ideas Useful on Location Limited time, restrictive locations—yet, what's always demanded on location is the best possible shot. In this feature, "A Notebook of Photography Ideas Useful on Location," four photographers active in a wide range of genres, including portraits, reportage, and product photography, will share their shooting techniques derived from their own experiences. Packed with immediately useful ideas, such as lighting tricks, ideas for utilizing the environment, and know-how for bringing out the subject's charm. This feature is filled with practical hints for manipulating light in any location and achieving photographs that are a cut above the rest. Featured Photographers: Takuma Suda / Takahisa Nakano / Hiroya Iwaki / Ryo Toyota [Feature 02] The Set of the Movie "The Long Feature Taro Man Expo Big Bang" Director Ryo Fujii's first feature film, "The Long Feature Taro Man Expo Big Bang." The unique filmmaking, which combines 99% chroma key shooting with analog special effects, shines. In this feature, we thoroughly dissect shooting ideas, including special effects sets that take advantage of a small studio, "small-scale special effects" practiced within the office, and meticulously crafted modeling. Along with testimonies from Director Fujii and the staff, we introduce the production methods and on-site ingenuity of "Fujii-style special effects." This feature is packed with hints for not only "Taro Man" fans but also creators to unleash their creativity within constraints. [FEATURE] Mikiya Takimoto "Ryo Yoshizawa FOSS" "FOSS" was born from the collaboration between photographer Mikiya Takimoto and actor Ryo Yoshizawa. Shot in Iceland immediately after the wrap of the movie "National Treasure," it was released as a photo book in July and as an exhibition in August. In this feature, we delve into the thoughts behind the work through a dialogue between the two, and further introduce the composition and intention of the exhibitions held at two venues in detail with commentary by Mikiya Takimoto. [Popular Series] FEATURE "Something deeper, sharper, more dangerous, and irresistibly beautiful. Something out of the ordinary." Ittetsu Matsuoka Kazuki Nagayama's Commercial Portraits That Create a Difference Episode 7 "Simply with a Wide-Angle Lens" Create My Book -Creating Your Own Portfolio Book- Vol.13 "Clip-on Strobe" Miku Kanamura GLAY CREATIVE COLLECTION 2024 - VOL.15 CONTRASTZ Artist Photos