Knowing is opening the next door ~Q&A on photography and expression~ vol.67 July 2023 issue Magazine

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The July issue's feature is "Knowing is opening the next door - Q&A on photography and expression."

Cover Photo: Shun Omiyama

In expression, "sense" is important. "Your own way" is also important. But "knowing" is very important in order to move forward. Pay attention to things you didn't know before, and put an end to the days that have passed by "without meaning". The next world starts with input!
GENIC's first Q&A feature, 81 questions answered by photographers and artists, a complete collector's edition.

[Introducing all 81 questions and their answers]

Q.01 Mr. Shun Omiyama, what motivates you as an artist?

Takashi Omiyama (Photographer)

Q.02 Naoko Kumagai, please tell us about the current state of photography!

Naoko Kumagai (Photographer)

Q.03 Masuda Sara, how do you approach photography now?

Sara Masuda (Photographer/Filmmaker)

Q.04 Mr. Kasai Itsuji, what is the essence of winning an award for photography?

Jiro Kasai (Photographer)

Q.05 Meisa Fujishiro, why did you start YouTube?

Meisa Fujishiro (Photographer)

Q.06 Kisshomaru Shimamura, what do you hope the exhibition will bring to the audience?

Kisshomaru Shimamura (Artist)

Q.07 Hama Okamoto, is it true that you love photography?

Hama Okamoto (OKAMOTO'S)

Q.08 Why does Hiyotaro Hayashi shoot music videos?

Hiyotaro Hayashi (Video Director/Photographer)

Q.09 Nguan, why do you like shooting in Japan?

Nguan (Photographer)

Q.10 What is the meaning of continuing the photo studio, Mr. Itaru Hirama?

Itaru Hirama (Photographer)

Q.11 What is the difference in enjoyment between shooting for work and shooting for art?

Tokyo Yu (Photographer)

Q.12 What does working in a studio entail?

Seiji Mega (Photographer)

Q.13 What does it mean to become an apprentice?

Seiji Mega (Photographer)

Q.14 What is the master-disciple relationship between photographers?

Jun Imashiro (Photographer) x Seiji Mega (Photographer)

Q.15 Takahiro Otsuji, who has photographed many popular photobooks, what do you keep in mind when photographing actors?

Takahiro Otsuji (Photographer)

Q.16 What does photography mean to you, Shigeaki Kato?

Shigeaki Kato (NEWS)

Q.17 Tell me what's fun about train photography!

Yasushi Sukekawa (Railroad photographer)

Q.18 What kind of camera does a video creator need?

Nikon Z 8 × AOI (video creator)

Q.19 When did Ai Hashimoto's heart move and she wanted to take a photo?

Ai Hashimoto (Actor)

Q.20 What kind of work is film still photography?

Madoka Shibasaki (Photographer)

Q.21 What kind of work is it to be in charge of taking stills at a live performance?

Yu Hashimoto (Photographer/Director)

Q.22 What is the joy and thrill of being able to photograph the same person over and over again?

Keisei Sehori (Photographer)

Q.23 6151, you do a lot of traveling and taking photos. Can you tell us your schedule for the next month?

6151 (Photographer)

Q.24 Mr. Saito Shumon, please show us a photo of your personal "best beautiful view in Japan"!

Shumon Saito (Landscape Photographer)

Q.25 Yuta Koseki, where do you get your inspiration for serial page designs?

Yuta Koseki (Actor)

Q.26 Which photographer would you like to talk to?

Yoko Ohata (Photographer) x Yuri Hanamori (Photographer)

Q.27 YUMA YAMASHITA, why do you take photos with a camera?

Canon EOS R8 × YUMA YAMASHITA (Photographer)

Q.28 What are some techniques for taking beautiful photos of fireworks?

Takahiro Bessho (Literature researcher/photographer/writer)

Q.29 How can I take beautiful blurred photos?

Hirokazu Takei (Photographer/Businessman)

Q.30 What is the secret to successful panning?

Kenta Hayashi (Photographer and Air Conditioning Equipment Wholesaler)

Q.31 What are some tips for taking good photos of dogs running around?

Tomohiro Nakamichi (Photographer/Video Creator)

Q.32 What's the secret to taking great parent-child selfies?

Maki (mother, occasional photographer)

Q.33 How do you use light to make people look attractive?

Takahiro Sakai (Photographer)

Q.34 What is the secret to Kisara Okada's snapshot photography?

Kisara Okada (Photographer, company employee, and Blarism fan)

Q.35 What are the key points to consider when taking minimalist photos?

Kensuke Tsunoda (company employee)

Q.36 How can I cut flowers in an emotional way?

Fuka Kamada (Photographer)

Q.37 What are some tips for taking great photos on a rainy day?

i_dauyu (Photographer)

Q.38 Tell me how to take street photos that tell a story!

Yosuke Goto (Company employee/Photographer)

Q.39 What's the trick to capturing a great breakfast scene?

AKIPIN (educational institution staff)

Q.40 How can I take a nice photo at a cafe?

Cafe Toranokoku (Creator)

Q.41 How can I take a photo of a woman showing a lot of skin without it coming across as erotic?

Haru Wagnus (Photographer)

Q 42 Tell me the secret of beautiful compositional photographs!

Old Life (Photographer)

Q.43 What is the compression effect achieved using a telephoto lens?

Ken Moriya (company employee)

Q.44 How do you take photos that have a narrative feel?

Shiho Takano (Company employee and photographer)

Q.45 What is cyberpunk photography?

Kitsunetsuki (filmmaker/photographer)

Q.46 Please tell me how to take infrared photos!

Chiffon (Freelance Photographer)

Q.47 How can I take a photo that looks like a scene from an anime?

Akine Coco (Photographer)

Q.48 Toshibo-san, please tell me how to do "Manual HDR compositing"!

toshibo (Photographer/Company employee)

Q 49 Please tell me some techniques to make digital photos look like film!

Taishi Arashida (Photographer)

Q.50 Please tell me how to digitize old photos beautifully!

Family in the Showa Era

Q.51 What's the trick to creating versatile Lightroom presets?

Takeru Kohara (Photographer)

Q.52 How do you store and manage photo data?

yuco (travel blogger)

Chacha (Photographer)

AYANCE (Travel Photographer)

Q.53 I want my first camera! How do I choose a camera I can love?

Yuya Sugimoto (Photographer)

Q.54 I want a second camera! Should I get one from the same manufacturer?

Yuya Sugimoto (Photographer)

Q.55 I want a new lens! How do I choose one?

Yutobi (Photographer/YouTube Creator)

Q.56 Is it better to shoot in RAW after all?

Yohei Sawamura (Photographer)

Q.57 What are three little tricks that will make you feel like your photography has suddenly improved?

Yutobi (Photographer/YouTube Creator)

Q.58 How do you find models for your own photography shoots?

Takeru Kohara (Photographer)

Q.59 What kind of studies are you doing to expand your field of activity?

AYANCE (Travel Photographer)

Q.60 From holiday photographer to photographer. When did you decide to become a photographer?

Chacha (Photographer)

Q.61: Do you approach photos and videos differently?

Hirokazu Takei (Photographer/Businessman)

Q.62 What are the tips for taking cinematic videos?

AUXOUT (filmmaker/photographer)

Q.63 Please tell me some tips on how to create good Instagram reels!

yuco (travel blogger)

Q.64 How to take a great room tour video?

AYUMI (Traveler)

Q.65 Please tell me what is important to improve video quality!

Yusuke Okawa (Founder and Director of TranSe/Video Creator)

Q.66 What is the best thing about being a photographer?

Multiple answers

Q.67: Mr. Hirokazu Takei and Mr. Takahiro Sakai, who would you like to photograph right now?

Hirokazu Takei (Photographer/Businessman)

Takahiro Sakai (Photographer)

Q.68 As a photographer, which actor would you like to photograph right now? Pre-release from the "Actors I Wanted to Photograph" exhibition

Yu Komatani (Photographer) x Taisuke Niihara (Actor)

Ryutaro Izaki (Photographer) x Ryuta Bando (Actor)

Kaori Someya (photographer) x Kaito Hosoda (actor)

Hirokazu Takei (photographer/businessman) x Kyoya Honda (actor)

Ayane Matsui (Photographer) x Ryota Miura (Actor)

Q.69 What do you think is the appeal of medium-format film cameras?

Isao Nishiyama (Photographer)

Q.70 How do I choose a film camera and film?

Hiron (Video Production)

Q.71 How can I get the film photos to turn out the way I imagine them?

Kaori Yagi (Photographer)

Q.72 What does it mean to expose film to light? Please tell me how to do it!

megtronik (Photographer)

Q.73 I want to maintain and use my old camera. What should I do? How much will it cost?

Mitsubado Photo Studio

Q.74 Will the film remain intact?

Mitsubado Photo Studio

Q.75 What is the appeal of a half camera?

hikage (Photographer)

Q.76 What kind of camera backpack is useful for travel photography?

AYANCE (Travel Photographer)

Q.77 Nagisa Ichikawa, what is your favorite latest gadget or camera-related obsession right now?

Nagisa Ichikawa (Creative Consultant)

Q.78 How do I choose a stylish and reliable strap?

GENIC Editorial Department

Q.79 What do you think is the most important thing to be successful as a photographer?

Multiple answers

Q.80 We asked the prefectural government! What is the best view in your prefecture?

Q.81 I want to start taking videos with a camera! What are the "recommended models" from each manufacturer?

[Serial]

- Actress Ai Hashimoto "Every day is a good day"

Photographs that capture the precious moments that overflow in reality and words that express the feelings felt at those times. This is the 14th installment of Ai Hashimoto's series, in which she expresses her irreplaceable days through photographs and words.

- Yuta Koseki's journey of self-discovery "Suki"

The 13th installment of the series is titled "Place to be #1" and features works taken by Yuta Koseki in various locations, who was traveling for about a month at a time. Please enjoy the four pages written by himself along with Q.25.

- Hirokazu Takei & Takahiro Sakai "emergence"

In the serial project "emergence," photographers Hirokazu Takei and Takahiro Sakai take photos of people who are just starting to take flight. In the fourth installment, they feature the four finalists of the "Gion Comedy Newcomer Awards," a comedy award race sponsored by JaruJaru.

 

- KYON.J's encounter with a "miraculous moment" in "Exploring the World"

Travel photographer KYON.J, who continues to pursue the beautiful light that illuminates the world, has come across images of nature filled with light. In this 16th issue, we bring you "Swaying and Twinkling Light."