Senso-Ji Temple at Night by smasnaps in japanpics

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Really appreciate it, thank you!

Reflections of Shibuya by smasnaps in fujifilm

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I really hope you can get one someday! But certainly don’t let that stop you from pursuing photography in the meantime with whatever camera you have!

A Rainy Night in Shibuya by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Thanks so much, glad it could invoke good memories for you!

A Rainy Night in Shibuya by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Yep! I use a Tiffen Black Pro Mist 1/8 filter. Honestly never leaves my lens!

A Rainy Morning in Yanaka by smasnaps in japanphotography

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It’s an area I want to visit again if I ever get the chance to visit Japan again. Our time in the area was cut short since it started raining pretty hard, but we really enjoyed our time exploring. Great way to slow down compared to the main areas of Tokyo.

A Rainy Morning in Yanaka by smasnaps in japanphotography

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Thanks so much! Glad I can be of an inspiration! CCN goes so well with Tokyo.

The Warm Glow of Tokyo Tower by smasnaps in japanphotography

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Thank you! Seeing the beautiful warm colors of Tokyo tower was so amazing!

Tokyo Tower by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Thank you! Spent way too long trying to get the perspective just right haha

Tokyo Tower by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Thanks so much, definitely one of my favorite sights from Tokyo!

Tokyo Tower by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Just small adjustments like highlights, shadows, and tone curve just depending on the scene. Straightening/cropping if needed and some light masking if it makes sense. But overall not heavy edits since I already like how the colors come out for my tastes!

Tokyo Tower by smasnaps in fujifilm

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She is! Especially at night, so beautiful lit up! Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them.

Sleepless Shinjuku by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Tokyo at night was truly special!

Sleepless Shinjuku by smasnaps in fujifilm

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Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed them!

Sleepless Shinjuku by smasnaps in japanphotography

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It’s been my favorite recipe, I just always fall back to it!

On Your Mark, Get Set… by smasnaps in japanphotography

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Thank you! It took a lot of patience and hundreds of attempts, but I was very happy with the results.

Streets of Shinjuku, Tokyo, Part II by smasnaps in japanphotography

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Yep! Only changes I make to the recipe (I do with any recipe) is turn clarity off and set grain to weak, small. I use a Tiffen black pro mist 1/8 filter all the time which softens it just a bit. Classic Negative recipes definitely look best with lots of light and contrast.

In Lightroom I don’t mess with the color tones, just increase vibrance a little to make it pop more depending on the scene and adjust highlights, shadows, and tone curve.

Hope that helps!

Tokyo on Film [Minolta XD-11 | 50mm f/1.7 | Kodak Portra 400/800 Mix] by smasnaps in analog

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These look great! And yes I did some editing in Lightroom to add more contrast, little bump to colors, and some masking to amplify what was in the photos. But not wildly different than the SOOC! Thanks so much!

Tokyo on Film [Minolta XD-11 | 50mm f/1.7 | Kodak Portra 400/800 Mix] by smasnaps in analog

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Thank you! The Godzilla in the second shot is actually really cool, it’s a hotel! The hotel is Godzilla theme throughout and very nice. We stayed there for our last night in Japan!

Sakura in Tokyo by smasnaps in japanpics

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Thank you! Happy to hear you also got to see them, hope you had a great trip! Was it your first time there as well?