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Why I take photos? Top reasons.
I was born in Middle America, but I currently find myself in Nagoya, Japan. It
was here in the spring of 2013 that I found my love of making photographs.
1. Special occasion.
2. Everyone else is taking photos.
3. I need something for Facebook
4. I’ve got a camera and I’m going to use it.
5. I got a camera in my smartphone and I want to use it.
6. It’s helps me see the world better?
7. There is no No.7
8. I like to find out about my camera and all the kinds of photos it can take.
9. I like to find out about myself and all the photos I could take.
10. All of the above.
I also take photos for my internet shopping site otaku.com.
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I began prowling Nagoya daily on the hunt for anything photogenic. As time
went by, I found myself getting deeper and deeper into the city. I started outdoors
and on the street, but eventually I ended up exploring stranger and darker venues.
Recently, my fascination has shifted to people. We are in a transformative
period unprecedented in human history. Our species is making incredible
headway in all facets of life, moving us rapidly towards an efficient singularity.
While this progress is undeniable, the concept remains bittersweet in my eyes.
In order to enter this palace of modernity, it seems we are leaving our individuality at the gates. Even in my short lifetime, I have witnessed a substantial
amount of the change. Across the world, what to eat, wear, watch, read, and idolize
are merging into similar, if not identical, entities. Our paths are narrowing. As a
consequence, it is becoming rare to catch a glimpse of a true individual.
It also makes it that much more fun to try.
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