5 Japanese Philosophies to Improve Your Photography.
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
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Video Breakdown
00:00 Intro
01:34 Kaizen
03:07 Suki Koso Mono No Jouzu Nare
04:22 Nana Korobi Ya Oki
05:36 Ichi Go Ichi E
07:00 Juu Nin To Iro
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I've seen quite a few videos about photography, and this one stands out. In my opinion, this is what photography is about - your philosophy, your vision, your way to see the world. Thanks for the Japanese insights and keep up with the great work! Cheers from Ukraine
I’m so glad to hear that the video was helpful for you.
I really appreciate it！
Photography is really how the person using the camera translates their perspective into a visual medium.
Thanks for sharing this! I love the ideas you put forth here. My own journey in photography started with a trip to Japan. It was so beautiful, and the photos I took with my cellphone helped me build memories I would have otherwise forgotten. I decided to learn more about photography after that trip. Thanks again!
I agree. Most of the videos are "you should use this technique", "you should adapt your style", and its good for learning to get most out of the photo you want. But this video hits the core, the sole reason behind photography as art
I agree. That is exactly what makes it a pure ART and projects the unique vision of every single artist.
I recently returned from a 3 week photography trip in Japan and I'm really missing it. I miss the people, I miss their attitudes, I miss being in a society that helps each other and everyone constantly tries to improve things. I really needed this.
Man I just came back home last week from Japan, I truly miss it all so I know what you mean. Hopefully you get to go back soon!
@@Nomanslandd Same here. Just came back from trip to Otaru and Sapporo. I miss being there.
Was there 1 year ago for 2 weeks. It was unforgettable!
went to Tokyo 2 months ago. 7 days of pure bliss, both in memories and photo/video. I'll be going there again next year and hopefully every year lol.
Same with me last month I went for 2 weeks. Since then I've been going through all my pictures & reminiscing at all of my amazing memories 😊
sometimes, i see a photo, but decide to keep the moment to myself. sometimes a moment can be personal, and is more than a photo. but a photographer friend once told me that we’ll remember that shot, embedded in our subconscious, for the future. i see the value in always getting the shot and also sometimes keeping things sacred
reminds me of that scene from Walter Mitty, unfortunately I can never understand this
i don’t understand it myself
@@davejony6083love that movie
I really loved this non-technical advice to approaching photography. There are so many great photographers out there that I think it's really easy to begin comparing yourself to the work of others - especially when you're just starting. I especially resonated with the expression "Suki Koso Mono No Zyouzu Nare", I love taking photos for the joy that it brings me and as a result I've gotten better over time just by continuing to do what I love. Thanks for the great video!
So glad to hear that! Let's focus on what you wanna create and keep it up together.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Rather than photography, I feel this video is about Japanese "filosophy of living" and can be applied to any area of your interest. I like it!
This video just popped into my feed today and I'm glad I clicked. This kind of content is what we need on CZcams and this kind of philosophical approach and advice around how to approach photography is desperately needed.
In a seemingly endless sea of gear reviews this video stands out brightly.
Thank you, sir!
So glad to hear that！
Same here ! And i also agree 100% with you :)
I’m Canadian artist living in Osaka getting insights about Japanese « kotowaza » by a photographer living in Canada. Wow. What a world we live in! Ten People Ten Colors!
As an amateur photographer who is studying Japanese this felt like it was tailor-made for me 😊 I will even be asking my tutor about some of these.
Great philosophies!
I made it for you！
This could be the best philosophy of Japanese in photography lecturing video I’ve ever watched. I’ve taken good notes 📝 on it. Thank you so very much my ‘friend’…
1. KAIZEN 「改善」 “let’s keep Kaizen and glow little by little”
2. Suki Koso Mono No Zyouzu Nare “If you like it, you will do it well” “To Like your photos And keep shooting”
3. Nana Korobi Ya Oki “Seven times fallen, eight times standing” “each time you get knocked down you should get up and keep going”
4. ICHI GO ICHI E 「一期一会」 “One time, One meeting” “This one time only, never again” “cherish it” “And never miss the best shot”
5. Juu Nin To Iro 「十人十色」 “10 people 10 colors” “means everyone is different and has their own opinions ways of thinking and likes and dislikes 10 photographers 10 colors” “it’s important to get inspired and influenced by other photographers but you don’t need to compare with them too much” “What you like And develop your own style”
Thank you for watching！
I’m woking on more videos about our culture.
Hope you like them too！
i wanna reflect on my self at this point coz its very convinient that you wrote it down😅
1. yeah maybe but i dont think to much about it
2. YESSS! I love shoting events and people. And it makes everything feel effortless despite sinking so much time and money into it (im almost at the point where i break even but getting rich is not on my road map)
3. maybe i dont think to much about it. If something doesnt work i try something else. The process is as important as the result so i always get at least 50% win out of it😅
4. big YESSSS! a picture that did not work out as intended is better then a missed shot. The unexpected sometimes gets you unique results.
5. There is one person that inspired me. he was the most obvious guy around but he was so obvious that he could do what he wanted and he always got the best pictures coz it seemed like he could connect with every person he shot. but other then that im not looking for inspiration only for photography gigs. the goal is to shoot people and show them as i se them. And if im good that picture ganna stick on their refrigerators later on😁
Outstanding video. Thank you
Thank you so much for this thoughtful reflection on photography. It's such a refreshing take on this wonderful craft and so nice to see the emphasis placed on the art rather than the gear. Thank you!
This is a beatiful video, not just on photography but on life. I feel lucky to have seen it after only six days of posting since I am sure it will be very popular and viewed by many others for years to come. Thank you for creating and sharing this rare treasure!
Thank you CZcams algorithm for helping me find Yukawa-San channel. This was an amazing video and a confidence builder to someone who is fairly new to this discipline. I totally agree that having the right mindset will help you improve your photography. Can’t wait for more teachings 🤜🏾🤛🏼
I love how you expressed the thoughts and emotions every photographer undergoes so eloquently. This video somehow gives me a warm insight and inspiration to continue my street photography journey that I stalled for a while. Thanks and love from India.
This was a very liberating video, the philosophy of photography that you have shared is a must for all of us in the modern times of Instagram, where everyone is striving for likes and ego boost and not focused on being their own essence... thanks for sharing Toshiki San!
One of the best video I have seen so far on CZcams.
THANKS for this video and sharing your thoughts with us.
Thank you, Yukawa San. This’s such a great video applying Japanese philosophy into photography. It inspires me a lot!!! 🎉
I learned about Kaizen in business school 30 years ago and still try to use it everyday. A friend told me of a Chinese saying that says 'suck less today than you did yesterday'. I think it's the same principle but also makes us more humble.
どういたしまして
This video felt like a breath of fresh air. Such great advice Toshiki, and so well explained . I’m so glad to have found your channel.
I'm so glad! More to come!
love your subtle film grain/dust/flickering polish !
Love that you dig into the philosophies. Most people are so busy with the technical that they don’t really consider this side.
Great video. Loved how you mixed Japanese way of thinking and the Japanese language together into your video. I am currently learning both Japanese and photography, so this video was spot on. Please post more videos like this.
Awesome! Thank you!
This has to be the most profound photography video I’ve seen. Ichi Go Ichi E really spoke to me and is something I will not only carry forward with photography but with life.
Truly fantastic video! Amazing work!
Wow, I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing this! Really love these philosophies. This is very encouraging for everyone.
Love this! Thank you from someone starting out on their photography journey ❤🙏
As a relatively new photographer, this was really inspiring. Thank you!
This was great! Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing these great philosophies with us. Keep up the great work! :)
So glad to hear that！Thanks！
This was beautiful, thank you for sharing ❤ “every moment is once in a lifetime”
Started my day watching this and I am now stunned by how beautiful you explained these concepts. Thank you so much for your video.
Wow! I'm learning a lot from you, Toshiki! A true master of your craft. Keep on making these videos!
Thank you!
This was great advice, that applies to my photography, music making, and other hobbies too.
Love the format, with Japanese writing, and English explanation. Makes me want to grind some ink, and practice my calligraphy, to help me retain the ideas.
Videos like this help bring the world closer together.
Thanks for sharing, and best wishes from Dave, in the USA 🌎☮❤
Glad it was helpful!
This is the second vid of yours I've watched! Such a pleasant and laid-back presentation - lovely work and amazing philosophical messages.
Wonderful philosophies and perspectives. Thank you for sharing your culture and approach with us!
My pleasure!
Fabulous video. Ace all round. I have just started learning a little Japanese and am loving it even though it has taken me over three weeks to memorise hiragana and katakana characters (and about 80 words). At my ripe old age (67) it’s hard work. I’m a keen photographer and music tech enthusiast too, so I hope to find myself in Japan on or before my next big birthday. Thanks again. Instant sub my friend. Cheers. Lee
I'm so glad to hear that. Japanese is not easy language but I believe It's worth it!
I hope you will like my country. Thank you!
this is such a soothing and relaxing perspective to hear from! i appreciate this video so much ❤
Great vid! the Ichi go ichi e saying really hits home. I'm going to keep that in mind to remind myself of the fleeting nature of photography.
I was very inspired by your video, and shot my own using excerpts shot by you!I hope you won't be offended, because you give an impetus to act and create new people!Thank you, I am amazed at your genius!
Photography and writing on a journal has become my passion. One thing I learned when living in Abashiri was wabi sabi. I honestly do not know how to explain or even try to write it but I learned that is ok to be imperfect. That I’m imperfectly perfect as I am. It kept me in continuing in shooting and developing film, spending hours in my tiny darkroom and making my own prints. The joy of taking that photograph and stick it in the journal and my albums. It’s ok if my photography doesn’t make it out to the world, but archiving it and writing journals, I hope to whoever finds my work can spark an interest and a passion.
Back in 1994, film was still the main thing, so I kept a journal of each photo I took with the aperture and shutter speed I took, etc. now the cameras do it for you automatically.
Love this video.. used to adopt Japanese philosophies into my work especially the Kaizen concept. But you manage to embed these philosophies for photographers. Photography is my lifetime hobby and now after retiring I’m taking it more seriously. Will definitely practice these values. Thank you.
Inspiring, thank you Toshiki! ❤
A most edifying video 🌿🍀🌿. As an American photographer, I've always enjoyed some of the more elegant expressions of Japanese philosophy. Well done 👍🏆
Thank you！
I want to express my graditude for this video. Recently I'm not in the best spot and 'Nana Korobi Ya Oki' reminded me that it's not worth it how many times I fall down, it's actually about making sure to get up and try again.
Actually thinking about doing a small tattoo of this on my arm to be a constant reminder with your blessing! (I have been fan of both Japan and tattoos for years now so I think it's a good combo).
I'm so glad it was helpful!
That's a good idea!
I too really liked the meaning of Nana Korobi Ya Oki. It can be applied to so many aspects of life.
@@alexgimagery I totally get you mate, the timing for me was also superb. Happy people can connect thanks to these ideas even in the 21st century.
Thank you, Toshiki, for your insight through beautiful Japanese culture. Photography comes from deep within, from our memories, life experiences and personal worldview created by the sum of our experience. The technical aspects are only a means to facilitate making pictures, and really, you can get only as involved in that as you want. It’s all bout the emotion. I have found that Eastern philosophies are very helpful in living life better. And it makes sense that they can help with practicing photography since it involves personal expression. Thank you. I will be watching more of your videos.
Thank you so much for sharing your passion of photography through these five philosophies! Very well said and beautifully composted video. I wish you all the best on your continue photo journey.
I really cherished this video not only because of the lessons but also because of the expressions that are very rich for a fellow photographer learning Japanese! 🙏🏽 in Brazil we have so many expressions that carry similar meanings, I’ll try to apply them in my photography as well
So glad to hear that！
That's interesting to hear that you have similar expressions.
Thank you！
1. 改善 Kaizen - Improve for the better
2. 好きこそ物の上手になれ Suki koso mono no jouzu ni nare - if you like it, you can do it well
3. 七転び八起き Nana korobi ya oki - fall down seven times, get up eight times
4. 一期一会 Ichigo ichie - One moment one meeting
5. 十人十色 Juunin toiro - ten people, ten colors
Thank you for the different approach in this video. I really appreciate your content and especially enjoyed seeing my home city of Montreal as the setting.
This CZcams clip is excellent for photographers. Mr. Daido Moriyama is my inspiration, and most of my work is related to a documentary/dreamy black and white style, reminiscent of Japanese aesthetics. Learning and implementing all five philosophies discussed in the clip will greatly enhance my skills from now on.
What a beautiful and inspiring video! I really needed that. Especially "Nana Korobi Ya Oki". It resonated deeply with me. Thank you all the way from Brazil!
As a lover of Japanese language and photographer I really love your video, specially because you introduced japonese ways of thought
I could feel these messages. I need more poetry in my life, and this video is poetry. I'm happy to have this one appearing in my feed. Thank you so much!
Your video started after a video of Sean Tucker, while I was making a cake for my kids in my house in Kumamoto. So in a sense I didn't look for it, but it found me: an Italian photographer living 6 months a year in Kumamoto and 6 months in Sicily.
Your calm voice, humble approach and deep meanings gave me motivation to embrace Japanese philosophy into my photography.
ありがとうございます and I'll keep following. I wish you the best
Thank you for the lovely video and elegant reminder to “see” first and the photograph will follow. ❤📸
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, Toshiki 📷💜. Cheers from Brazil.
This was very inspiring, thank you for the time of making this video.
Thank you so much! You taught me much about photography, actually much about any endeavour I can think of. And you taught me much about Japan.
Thank you so much for this. It means a lot to me. I am writing these down and I am keeping them with me. An absolutely outstanding presentation.
This is among the very best video essays on how to best improve as a photographer; and probably at a whole lot of other arts, skills, and practices.
Really appreciate the slower more reflective tempo it was a pleasure following along and learning about Japanese philosophy and how to become a better photographer. some really insightful points. I will think about this the next time I head out for a photowalk. Thank you Toshiki!
This video came to me at just the right time. Thank you for sharing your culture and your words of encouragement. Truly.
One of the most useful videos I ever saw, it's related not only to photography.
Aaaaaaaaaaah! I am saving this and will look back on it time and time again, not just for photography but for art and life philosophy. Dōmo arigatōgozaimasu! ❤
Another banger. Love it!
Loved this video and the intention of how to use photography with a calm state of mind. Something I need. Subscribed.
Thank you for these phrases and philosophies! A wonderful way for me to approach my art, of which I draw and paint rather than photography 😁) and super timely for me to see this on January 1st! 🙏Happy new year to you!! 🎉
Wise words, great video, thank you Toshiki! Keep on rockin!
(and soooo envious of that coat :D)
Thank you for this enlightment, also for showing the writing associated with the spelling and the meaning.
This is the video that will not inspire but reassure that whatever you’re doing you are doing it good just don’t quit
Thank you for this lovely video. Golden words that are much better than gear and lens videos. ❤
this is such a good inspiring video! loved it!!!
One of the best videos I've seen in quite some time. Also the 2nd and 3rd philosophies just hit deferent, I loved every second of this video thx
Wow, so glad！
Really appreciate you sharing a piece of your culture. These philosophies will not just help me with my photography it my life. Thank you.
i really like your point in this video, it's more about cultural not just photography
Thanks for the video ❤. It reminded me of some things that I forgot these days.
Brilliant video sensei!
Hope to learn more from you in future.
I’ve seen more videos about photography than I care to admit - this one is different. Thank you for bringing Japanese cultural expressions to us in the EN speaking photography world.
In a community like CZcams which is currently all about "buy-buy-buy", this video was a breath of fresh air🌬️💨
Yes please, more of this🫂
So much photography content on youtube and I had to sift through a lot of it to find valuable quality like yours. You have an awesome attitude and I dig your approach to photography. Thanks for the Japanese lesson too!
Wow, thank you!
Fantastic video with wonderful advice! I'm definitely glad I found your channel. Keep it up.
loved this video, got me all kinds of excited to go to japan in February!
You got yourself another sub! I loved this video so much. And that Intro 🤩
This brought me happiness and a sense of purpose. Thank you, for creating your specific style of video. Domo arigato, Yukawa-san.
This is an incredibly well crafted video! I feel like there is an increased amount of appreciation for more slow, narrative kinds of videos and I'm all for it. Definitely earned that sub!
Wow, thank you!
As for someone who is beginning with photography, I found this to be insightful but personal. Within my first camera purchase and first photo I noticed the harms of comparing my work to others. Your shared philosophies are a reminder to fall in love with my own vision once again.
i just passed a motive today, thinking i could take a photo of it but didn't have any time. so i walked on. but after a couple of steps i returned to the spot thinking: once in a lifetime, even if it's the tiniest motive. i took a shot and love this picture so much already. and after watching your clip, i have a beautiful philosophical phrase, i won't forget and will use for sure in the future :)
I love that you took time to share a cultural philosophy with others. 10/10. Thanks you for opening the world to a new perspective & viewpoint.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Most inspiring video in years. Thanks Toshiki.
A well explained perspective and philosophical approach to photography. Toshiki please allow to take these 5 Japanese philosophies to the filming/cinema world and in life.. I sure will use them more frequently thanks so much for sharing and educating me.
This video was so beautifully put together. Inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for making this, and I can't wait to see what's next :)
Thank you so much!
I loved that you filmed this in Montreal! It's where I fell in love with photography.
This is a great video. Love how philosophical it is but yet very simple. Cool editing as well! Thank you for sharing.
Glad you liked it!
these arent just advice on photography, these are advice for life!
Thank you for the inspiration! My camera has been collecting dust.. you've motivated me to keep going. What a great gift!
Toshiki san, thank you for the video. Probably the most useful and impactful video that I have seen today in youtube. Not only related to the photography but overall to our daily life. Arigato!
Wow, Thanks!
Absolutely love your style of photos but also your videos. Love how you present them as a piece of art. Very inspiring! Starting my own channel soon and using yours as a big source of inspiration. Thank you and looking forward seeing more content 🎉
Awesome, thank you!
thank you Toshiki 🙏it was very inspiring!
I needed this today. - thank you Toshiki.
Any time!
Thank you for sharing some wisdom. Philosophy plays a much larger role than people realize. Technique is nothing without it.
What a beautiful and inspiring video!! Thank you!!
i really enjoy the calmness of this video. it's inspiring
Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing, Toshiki.