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Takehiko Nakafuji
Takehiko NakafujiJapan
Born in 1970 in Tokyo.
Withdrew from studies at Waseda University’s School of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Graduated from the Photography Department at Tokyo Visual Arts Academy.
Active as an artist while running Gallery Niepce in Yotsuya Sanchome, Tokyo.
Continues to release works focused on snapshots of urban areas.
Photographs throughout Japan and also abroad, including Eastern Europe, Russia, Cuba, China, Hong Kong, Paris, and New York.
Has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Japan and overseas.
Recipient of the 29th Higashikawa Special Photographer Award and the 24th Tadahiko Hayashi Award.
This time, with the OM-D E-M5 Mark III, the newest model in the OM-D series, I wanted to capture the spirit of “Now” in Tokyo—a city which, due to the upcoming 2020 Olympics, is changing every day. To do this, I chose to photograph two individualistic youths in Tokyo in the scenery of the city.
The black and white portraits were simply captured with the Grainy Film II setting, while the colour photos were given emphasis with art filters using Dramatic Tones, extreme effects, and Bleach Bypass effects. I think that the colour and monochrome images resonate with each other, and that a futuristic and cyber-punk vision of Tokyo has emerged.
For me, an E-M5 Mark II user too, my first impression of the E-M5 Mark III was a sense of appreciation for how the functions of this camera have been brushed up steadily and effectively with each model. The degree of perfection increases each time. While using this model, I was able to fully appreciate the improvements in how it focuses—both its accuracy and AF speed. Additionally— even though it’s a small thing— the camera’s grip has been improved with a larger design that makes it even easier to hold. The handling of this camera really left an impression on me. These things might seem slightly unimportant, but you understand them when using the camera.
With the E-M5 Mark III, the core model of the OM-D series, Olympus has achieved a high degree of perfection. This camera, part of a small and lightweight Micro Four Thirds system, will be a powerful force in the field of street and documentary photography.
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