My Photo World vol.71 July 2024 Magazine

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Cover Photo: Jiro Konami

Multiple exposure photography on film. This photo was taken in New York in 2020.

The July issue's feature is "My World of Photography"

My World, My Essence
My photo world

Photography is an art that reflects the way we live. What do we feel, what do we receive, and what do we live with? It is ourselves that is projected onto the photograph. What does it mean to be yourself? Find the answer in this special feature on "works." Welcome to my world of photography.

[Cover Story]

Nonchalantly and brazenly / Jiro Konami

Jiro Konami has been highly praised for his work as an artist, working on a variety of fashion advertisements, artist photos, magazines, etc., while also publishing numerous photo books and holding photo exhibitions. From his first work, a single photograph of his father, to the present day, he has continued to maintain his unwavering photography style, and what it means to be "himself." In this wonderful interview, we asked him about it.

[Focus]

That's life. / Herbie Yamaguchi

A miraculous story is born from a single photograph, and the repetition of this story becomes the trajectory of a life. The many photographs that bring hope to people that have been taken for over 50 years are the life that Herbie Yamaguchi has lived. "I have come this far as if guided only by unchanging feelings in my heart," says Herbie Yamaguchi, who shared stories about the many photographs that were meaningful because they were taken on that day and at that time.

[Spotlight]

SESSION / Shigeaki Kato (NEWS) x Yuta Koseki

Six years have passed since they co-starred in a drama. The two reunited for this project to take photos of each other with their favorite cameras. Both Koseki Yuta photographed by Kato Shigeaki and Kato Shigeaki photographed by Koseki Yuta are lovers of photography, and the photos are full of the poses and expressions that could only be captured because of their relationship. This special session project will be delivered over 12 pages, including over 30 photographs, a photo conversation where they reminisce about old times, and behind-the-scenes photos.

[Specials] (in alphabetical order)

A strange world / Akiko Isobe

Uncertain existence / Yuki Kumagai

Shin Noguchi visualizes the beautiful everyday life / Shin Noguchi

Translating the World / Nao Tsuda

Short Hope/Yuichiro Noda

TOURISM AND LEISURE／YOSIGO

[Features]

1. The world of media created by photographers

Web magazine "Hitoiro" / Tokyo Yu

ZINE “FRUITSAND”/Nobuyoshi Kawarasaki

WEB magazine "IRO to ENSOKU" / Jun Imajo

The three guests not only shoot their own films, but also create and operate their own media outlets to share their work. What does it mean to continue sharing your work in your own way, taking on offers, scheduling, and of course coordinating production costs? We asked them about the important thoughts behind their drive.

②My Identity Through My Theme ~The thoughts behind your unique theme

Five artists create works that are unique to them, with styles that are overflowing with originality. Their thoughts on themes that reflect their own identities are also connected to their values ​​and way of life. What do they value and create their works? We will delve into their inner thoughts.

Cast:
Local Chinese Restaurant and Girls / Abe Asami
Ayase/Mariko Oya
Ignorance in the midst of enthusiasm / Rintaro Kanemoto
Strange Laboratory / Micalie
Thank you everyone / Hiyori Korenaga

③ Artwork Production Analysis: aika

Creating a work as a team can seem a little difficult. How can you get everyone to share the same perspective and move in the same direction? We asked aika, a photographer who loves photography so much that she calls it a hobby, to show us the process of her team photography.

4. Artists in the spotlight on social media

It is not easy to find your own individuality and have it recognized by many people. You need to remain consistent and keep going. Only those with a strong core can make it in this world. We will focus on five groups of six artists who continue to produce works using the broad canvas of social media, incorporating their individuality into their style.

Cast:
A scene from "youth" linked to memories / tomosaki
A story of what if drawn with photos and doodles / Sara
Expressing an ordinary moment with "light" and "transparency" / Fuka Kamata
A moving and fantastical world of "blue" / Kirizuki Suguru
"Nostalgic" scenery that brings back memories / Haru

⑤GENIC Featuring

This is a section where, once every three months, our editorial team will introduce selected works from among the works introduced as "GENIC Featured" on Instagram, X, etc. Please post your works on each SNS with the following tags.
Instagram: #GENIC_mag / @GENIC_mag
X: #GENIC_mag / #GENIC_web

Cast:
Hiro
Yuki Hirotani

[Series]

- 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 18th 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 17th installment of the series features "Hotaban," also known as "Hotaru Light Hills Band," for which Koseki Yuta was the photographer and in charge of the album jacket artwork and artist photography. Please enjoy the four pages written by Koseki himself again this time.

-My Focal Length by Ryotoshi Furuya

A series of photos taken by actor and photographer Ryoto Furuya with the Nikon Z f, on the theme of various "focal lengths" such as the sense of distance from people and one's stance on life. The third installment features Manatsu Akimoto as the model.

- 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. We bring you the 20th installment, "Lights of the countryside dancing with shadows."

[and more]

・Camera catalog: Reliable cameras

・The reason why Yohei Sawamura's main camera is the "Nikon Z f"

Starring: Yohei Sawamura

・The perfect bag for taking that one shot: MONOLITH

Cast:
YUUKI
Chihiro