What Is Blue Hour Photography? A Guide with Tips and Examples to Capture the Perfect Moment
I sometimes call myself a blue hour photographer, as that’s the time of day I shoot almost all my photos, as seen in my Top 40 Photo Gallery. But what is “blue hour”? Blue hour refers to the time between sunset and dusk (or between dawn and sunrise if shooting in the morning) when the …
Tokyo Calling (2025)
Born and raised in a small city in the western part of Japan, I had a huge longing for Tokyo, as it was the center of everything happening in Japan. Back in my teenage years (late 1980s to early 1990s), there was no Internet, so places like Shibuya only existed on TV, in books, and …
Long Exposure Photography Essentials: A Quick Start Guide
If you came across this post by googling, you’ve probably heard about “long exposure photography” before but don’t know where to start. Then, stay with me for the next 3 minutes or so, as I’m sharing a few essentials to get you started with long exposure photography (plus a bonus free PDF eBook giveaway to …
Why We Shouldn’t View Our Hobby of Photography as a Competition
It’s probably undeniable that life is seen as a kind of race or competition, although I absolutely despise this idea. For kids, it’s about academic grading (which school they go to), athletic ability (who plays sports better), their looks (who is more popular among girls/boys), etc. As we grow older, we face the harsher reality …
2024 Top 5 Photos of the Year
It’s that time of the year again! Unlike 2023, when I had to include a Squidward photo to make up the numbers 🤣 (see 2023 Top 5 Photos of the Year), it was a bit harder (in other ways) this time around to choose only 5 photos from the 10+ favorite photos I had shot …
Top 10 Photography Spots to Shoot Singapore Skyline
Although I’m originally from Japan, I now live in Singapore and have been shooting its cityscapes for over a decade. In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 photography spots to capture stunning Singapore skylines (plus a bonus free PDF eBook giveaway at the end of the post 😉). So, whether you’re a photography enthusiast …
FREE 4K Wallpapers for Mobile Phones: Singapore Photography Edition
Heya all, I’ve just released another free product on my Gumroad account, this time FREE 4K Wallpapers for Mobile Phones (Singapore Photography Edition) , which includes 10 unique Singapore skyline photos (2160 x 3840 pixels). As you can see above, these photos were all shot at blue hour (i.e., twilight and dusk), my favorite time …
2023 Top 5 Photos of the Year
My top 5 lineup of 2023 is a little weak, to be honest. The first two are my favorites and are included in the Top 40 Photo Gallery, but I couldn’t make the full lineup with blue hour cityscapes only, so I included a Squidward photo to make up the numbers. 🤣
Turning 50: Preparing for Retirement and Living a Life Fueled by Passion
So, I’m turning 50 this year (2023). My honest first reaction is that I can’t believe it! I still feel like I’m in my late 20s, which I guess is both good (young at heart) and bad (immature). When I was in my 20s, 50 seemed far away and so old. Today, I feel that …
2022 Top 5 Photos of the Year
It’s that time of the year again! In 2022, all top 5 photos were taken locally in Singapore, although I traveled overseas a few times this year. The first photo (which I consider the best) was taken back in February, and I instantly knew that this photo was going to top the list this year, …
