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Deniz

Photo of Tokyo photographer Deniz Demir holding a Sony A7IV camera with a red background and green LED lights displayed on the lens in a Tokyo Studio.

Deniz Demir is a Portrait and Street Photographer based in Tokyo. In 2015 he lived out a longtime dream to come to Japan. That's also when he decided to buy a 'real' camera for the first time before his trip hoping to get some great travel photos as a keepsake. Fast forward several years and many stories and he now calls Tokyo home and hasn’t stopped taking photos since. 

Through his photos you can discover how an inner curiosity about a far away unknown place led to his discovery and deep passion for visual storytelling and content creation focused on travel, street and portrait photography. A fascination and obsession of documenting the places he has traveled to and more importantly the people he has met along the journey. How he also helps others convey their message through client work, coaching and community building.

This is Deniz Demir, a visual storyteller in Tokyo.

Experiments in Light | Colour | Form with MODEL RAN VOL 20⁣   ⁣⁣ Volume 20!! We wrapped another successful studio lighting workshop and for this one I created what I think is one of my favorite recent sets using a lot of flowers, a proj
Not going to lie, I’m really excited for this one… I’ll be exhibiting alongside several other talented creators and artists at the first @tokyo_streets_24 X exhibition. I have actually never displayed my work in an exhibition befor
Not much time left before the @tokyo_streets_24 exhibition coming up from July 29-August 3 @WPU hotel in Shinjuku. I’ll be displaying a mix of street and some of my studio works so I hope to see some of your beautiful faces at the show!⁣ ⁣ In t
[Status: Rogue]⁣   ⁣⁣ In the studio with the one and only @miqri_twerk.iam for the Neon Studio workshop with @eyexplor. The YouTube will drop soon so keep an eye on my stories for that!⁣   ⁣⁣ ————&m
One Night in Mizunokuchi….⁣ ⁣ There’s something about Kawasaki. Like, when you’re there you just know you’re there. A little bit grimier, almost no foreigners and the locals while friendlier than Tokyo in my experience are a
⁣⁣Who says daytime flash tends to look unnatural? 📸⁣ ⁣ Me, my camera, the @godox_global Luxe Senior flash⁣⁣ and one cool as hell stylist/DJ @aiiness headed out to a small, unexplored part of east Tokyo called Tateishi and these are the results&
This girl is on fire 🔥🔥🔥⁣ ⁣⁣ Creative personal branding session with @lunadavine a couple of months back! We packed a lot into our 2 hour studio session with 3 sets (I included 2 here). I think we achieved such a cool 🔥 look with the shutter drag
A selection of landscape oriented scenes taken on a recent “TOKYO IZAKAYAS” street photo tour + workshop in Nakano! It’s one of the best places in the city to capture that retro world “showa-era” Japanese charm, full o
Which is your favorite tower in Japan // 日本で一番好きなタワーはどちらですか？(POLL) Up close and personal with one of Osakas most distinctive landmarks and my favorite tower in Japan.⁣ ⁣ Fun fact: Tsutenkaku Tower was originally built in 1912 but later destroyed by
“In the right hands, surrender becomes freedom.”⁣ ⁣ —————————⠀⠀⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⠀⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ @sonyalpha A7 IV⠀⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ @sonyalpha 35mm 1.4 GM⁣ @walkingway_offici
Experiments in Light | Colour | Form with MODEL GONGON VOL 19 ⁣   ⁣ 3rd set from my recent studio workshop with model @gongonnn2. I especially love the retro aesthetic we achieved with the katana and that green and orange color p
Tekumi Photowalk VOL 5 // TAKANAWA GATEWAY 高輪ゲートウェイ with the @viltrox.official 16mm 1.8 📸⁣ ⁣ As Tokyo continues transforming, redeveloping, reshaping its identity I can’t help but wonder if all the constant change slowly sucks the soul out of
⁣⁣I feel like I’ve been shooting more than ever lately but posting so little :( So here goes a little Shinjuku photo dump from the past couple of months (with a lot more to come!) ⠀ ⠀ These were primarily all taken on my Shinjuku Street Photogr
Tekumi Photowalk VOL 5 // SHIMBASHI 新橋⁣ ⠀⁣⁣ Wild night with 30-40 Tokyo creatives taking over one of my favorite hoods in the city, Shimbashi! If you’re keen to meet other like minds, join a fun community and CREATE with us send me a DM or visi

FABIAN

Fabian holding a camera hanging from his shoulder, wearing a black T-shirt and gray shorts, standing in an outdoor marketplace or street, with colorful storefronts and people in the background.

Originally from Germany and now based in Tokyo, Fabian has spent the past five years working as a professional architecture photographer. His work has been published in various photography magazines and is known for its strict geometric shapes, extreme angles, and strong leading lines.

While architecture and cityscapes remain at the core of his style, Fabian's photography goes beyond these themes as is evident by his strong story-telling instincts in his street photography.

More recently, he has begun exploring the vibrant city of Tokyo in its raw, unfiltered form—far away from the bustling and often crowded popular tourist routes. This immersive journey is sure to leave anyone who accompanies him deeply satisfied, as they have experienced something truly unique and authentic to the heart of this remarkable city.

Join him as he dives into the city's murky depths and reveals its culturally rich but hidden underbelly.

A person with short black hair wearing a black lace top with leather details, posing against a bright white background.
Japanese characters on glass door or window, reflecting blurred figures and objects outside.
Two people standing on a train platform using their smartphones, with a blurred train in the background.
Two people standing and talking in a dimly lit room with large windows casting shadows on the wall, illuminated by warm orange light.
Nighttime cityscape view of high-rise buildings with lights illuminating the streets below in an urban area.
A person sitting on an escalator in a modern, colorful, and lit-up indoor space with geometric wall art.
A person with short hair, wearing a white shirt, appears to be sitting at a table in front of a foggy or frosted glass window, obscuring the background.
A man in a suit standing at a street corner at night, looking down with his hands clasped behind his back, reflected in a shop window.
A heron standing in shallow ocean water during sunset, with colorful sky and gentle waves in the background.
Interior view of a modern multi-level building with open walkways, potted plants, and a man in a suit walking through the brightly lit ground floor.
Black and white photo of traditional Asian temple roof with ornate detailing, viewed from below with birds flying overhead
Nighttime cityscape with illuminated Tokyo Skytree tower in a city skyline.
Three sumo wrestlers walking on a street crosswalk with a police officer standing nearby, in black and white.
Close-up of a woman with multi-colored hair wearing futuristic HUD glasses in a sci-fi setting.
A black and white photo of a young woman with short dark hair, looking at the camera with a hand resting on her face. She wears a lace top with floral detail and has a contemplative expression.
A young man dressed in a suit and sunglasses, with a necklace and rings, leaning against a door frame in an urban setting.

RICO

A smiling man with glasses, tattoos on his arms, wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic of a sushi bowl and chopsticks, standing against a textured wall.

Rico is a freelance photographer and tour guide from Germany, currently based in Tokyo. With a focus on street and documentary photography, Rico is known for capturing the raw, unfiltered essence of Tokyo’s urban life. His lens dives deep into the city’s diverse subcultures — from underground scenes to live music events, traditional Japanese culture festivals (matsuri), and local gatherings — revealing the hidden energy and character of the metropolis.

Driven by a deep love for music, cultural festivals, and urban exploration, Rico’s work highlights the vibrant pulse of Tokyo beyond the surface. Whether immersed in the dynamic atmosphere of a summer matsuri or documenting the rhythm of everyday street life, he brings viewers closer to the city’s authentic soul.

Rico’s photography has been exhibited in several respected venues, including the Setagaya Art Museum, Hibiya Okuroji, and Gallery Conceal Shibuya.

A woman with pastel purple and pink hair in pigtails, wearing a large fluffy coat, standing on a dimly lit urban street at night, looking at her phone. The street is narrow with parked cars and illuminated signs in the background.
Group of Japanese performers wearing traditional costumes and masks, including elaborate headdresses with floral and patterned designs, during a cultural event or parade. Shot during the Tekumi Street Photography workshop in Tokyo
A calm body of water with rocks, a small shrine or torii gate on a rocky outcrop, dense green trees covering hills in the background, and a cloudy sky overhead.
Black and white photo of pigeons flying above city buildings. Shot during the Tekumi Street Photography workshop in Tokyo.
A woman dressed in traditional Asian attire holding a white vase, with red lipstick and a red jewel on her forehead, in a modern, dark setting.
A person with curly hair and facial hair laughing or shouting outdoors in a crowded area, interacting with a hand placed on their chest, amidst other people including children in the background.
A black and white silhouette of a person holding an umbrella walking past a brightly lit storefront, with motion blur and light streaks creating an abstract, cinematic effect.
Large mural of a woman's face with stylized red cherries and green leaves in the background, and a man walking by in front of it.
A man wearing a traditional striped happi coat and holding a bamboo stick is wearing a white mask resembling a baby face. The scene appears to be part of a cultural festival or performance.
City skyline at dusk with a digital projection of a woman with her hands above her head, superimposed on the buildings.
A man dressed in traditional Japanese samurai armor aiming a bow and arrow on the beach with the ocean in the background.
Group of women wearing traditional Japanese kimonos and wide-brimmed straw hats, holding red umbrellas, participating in a cultural event or festival.
An older man with gray hair and facial hair wearing a black leather jacket labeled "NORI" with a confident expression, standing outdoors during night time.
A man dressed in traditional Buddhist robes standing in front of a large fire with smoke and flames, holding a pole with paper ornaments attached. Shot during the Tekumi Street Photography workshop in Tokyo
A group of women dressed as Geishas in traditional kimonos and hairstyles, with white face makeup, participating in a cultural festival or parade, surrounded by onlookers.
Back view of a person with traditional Japanese style tattoo sleeve featuring a samurai and wave designs.

HIROYUKI

Hiroyuki Tokyo photographer closeup portrait

HIROYUKI is a Tokyo-born photographer specializing in street and portrait photography.

He is known for capturing the city through a unique, sci-fi-inspired lens that evokes scenes from futuristic films. He began his photography journey in 2018, driven by a desire to capture the beauty of Japan’s changing seasons. However, during the quiet of the pandemic, he became captivated by Tokyo at night—empty, silent, and glowing with mystery—leading him deeper into the world of street photography.

Influenced by iconic cyberpunk works like AKIRA and Ghost in the Shell, he developed a distinctive style that contrasts Tokyo’s nostalgic 90s streets with its futuristic skyscrapers, expressed in vivid and colorful tones.

Today, his work extends beyond personal projects to include collaborations with international musicians, the fashion industry, and product photography. By capturing Tokyo’s ever-changing moods—shaped by season, time, and weather—his photography invites viewers on a one-of-a-kind journey through the city, seen through an artistic and cinematic lens.

Night scene of a colorful city street with neon signs, a tall illuminated tower in the background, reflections on the wet pavement, a person in traditional attire holding a red umbrella, and others walking along the street.
A woman dressed in a shiny black outfit with glasses, long dark hair, and tattoos on her arm, holding a katana sword in a vibrant, neon-lit urban setting with Japanese signs and lanterns.
A tattooed woman wearing a leopard print bikini and thigh-high boots stands on a rooftop at night, overlooking a city skyline illuminated by vibrant blue and red lights in Shibuya Tokyo
A girl with black hair and dark clothing lying on a table surrounded by multiple computer monitors displaying green binary code, in a dimly lit room with neon blue and pink lighting, decorated with posters and graffiti on the walls.
A woman with red hair leaning back with her arms outstretched on a balcony overlooking a brightly lit city street at night.
A vibrant city street at night illuminated by neon lights and signs, with tall skyscrapers in the background taken on a Tokyo Cyberpunk Street Photography workshop in Shibuya at night
Bright neon signs in red, blue, yellow, and white illuminate a city street at night, with Japanese characters and numbers promoting businesses and floors.
Night view of a city with brightly lit buildings and streets, colorful neon signs, and a crowd walking on a busy street.
A person with long, blue hair wearing a colorful kimono standing in front of a Japanese restaurant with neon signs, with red smoke or vapor around them.
A neon-lit Kawasaki motorcycle in front of bright, colorful signs in a busy city at night, with Japanese characters on the signs in Shinjuku during a street photography workshop.
Nighttime city street scene with illuminated modern high-rise building, people holding umbrellas, and reflections on wet pavement.
A digitally edited photo of a man with a beard and cap, with a cityscape featuring bright neon lights and skyscrapers at night, blended into his profile in a double exposure effect.
A woman is sitting on the street at night with an urban cityscape illuminated by neon lights in the background. The photo has a long exposure effect with light trails and motion blur around her.
A woman wearing a traditional white kimono holding a red paper parasol standing next to a cherry blossom tree illuminated with pink and purple lights.
Night view of an urban train station with multiple train tracks, colorful neon lighting, and people waiting on the platform, with stairs and overhead structures visible.
Nighttime scene of a city canal lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom, illuminated by neon blue and pink lights, with buildings and a bridge reflected in the water, and a moving white car crossing a bridge.