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Visiting Shibuya Sky – Tips for Photographers

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:29:38 +0000

Must-See Tokyo Photography Location: Shibuya Sky Shibuya Sky is one of Tokyo’s newest and most photogenic attractions, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline from a height of 229 meters. You’ll feel like you’re walking on air above the city and it’s no surprise this observation deck has quickly become a must-visit for those seeking a bird’s eye view of the famous Shibuya Crossing. Having just visited last week to take a peek and get firsthand experience and imagery, this article will share how to visit Shibuya Sky, some tips for photographing from the top and how to make the most of your experience. From sunrise to sunset, the lighting conditions at Shibuya Sky are ever-changing, offering photographers an array of opportunities to experiment with various techniques and capture the cityscape in different moods. You can witness the captivating transformation of the city as the sunlight gradually illuminates the high-rise buildings, or capture the vibrant neon glow as night falls, turning Tokyo into a dynamic and colourful show below. To start off, I want to make it clear that you’ll need to plan your visit to Shibuya Sky. It’s currently very popular, and as such, tickets sell out in advance,...

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Japan: A Complete Guide to Kyoto Photography Locations

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:25:15 +0000

A Photographer’s Guide to Kyoto, Japan The true beauty of Japanese culture comes to life in the traditional city of Kyoto. Wooded forests hide ornate temples and shrines, Geisha scurry into historic merchant houses on dimly lit alleys and misty mountains reveal their beauty throughout the seasons. A visit to Kyoto is like experiencing a glimpse into the past. With over 2000 temples and a huge number of UNESCO world heritage sites, the city is known as Japan’s cultural capital. Those hoping to witness the quirkier side of Japan will be kept busy too with Purikura (photo booths) and arcades, animal cafes and markets filled with weird and wonderful delights. Whether you’re looking to capture the cuisine, nature, traditions or bustle of Kyoto, there’s something photogenic for everyone. Depending on when you’re visiting Kyoto there will always be something to capture. The atmospheric festivals of summer, vibrant leaves of autumn, cherry blossom magic in spring and then there’s the chance of seeing a blanket of snow fall over the region in winter. If you can visit four times a year, I’d highly recommend it, you can never get enough of Japan in my opinion! In this guide I’ve listed some...

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Perspectives: Photographing the Supertree Grove in Singapore

Lisa Michele Burns — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:04:13 +0000

Supertree Grove – Singapore Welcome to the Singapore Supertree Grove where you’ll be wandering beneath innovative man-made structures designed to blend the modern and natural world together. It’s tropical, a little crazy and oh so photogenic. If you’ve already read my guide to the best photography locations in Singapore, this gem no doubt stood out as somewhere you need to visit and I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed! For photographers there’s opportunities popping up everywhere from the mighty structures themselves right down to the tiny features of bromeliads, orchids and flowering tropical plants. Over 158,000 plants await your lens as they cling to the sides of the supertrees, creating a lush landscape that contrasts in photos against the skyline of Singapore. A trip to the Supertree Grove isn’t complete without seeing these mighty fairytale trees in the evening when the lights illuminate the landscape and dance to music…it’s all kinds of wonderful! Photo Spots in Singapore Supertree Grove – Right underneath! Get right below and look up to capture these impressive beauties and enhance their bedazzling size. If you’ve got a wide-angle lens, point upward to compose their shapes, the giant (insert plant name) and sky above....

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The Complete Guide to Macao Photography Locations

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 04:54:55 +0000

Macao Photo Spots, Vantage Points + Cultural Districts Where Portuguese influence is displayed in all colours of the rainbow and Chinese heritage is visible via ornate details and historic beauty, Macao is a cultural blend of wonders. From the old world feel of Coloane Island to the glitz and glam of casinos in Cotai, it’s a place of contrasts, one of those rare destinations where you truly can experience everything in the one destination. When it comes to photogenic locations I’ve got you covered with this guide to little streets, markets, tea houses and viewpoints that will ensure you capture Macao and all of its angles whether you’re visiting for one day or an entire week. If you’re nearby photographing Hong Kong, be sure to leave enough room in your travel itinerary to venture across on the ferry to Macao, the photo opportunities are vast and offer a variety of subjects and scenes to compliment any trip to Hong Kong! I’ve broken the guide into sections focusing on where to capture the old town vibe of Macao along with some hot spots in the casino complexes of Cotai. At the bottom are some travel tips and recommendations of where to base...

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Singapore Itinerary of the Most Photogenic Sights in One Day

Lisa Michele Burns — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:38:50 +0000

A Photographer’s Singapore Itinerary Planning to visit a new city can be a little daunting, especially when you want to make sure you get to see the best places and of course, the most photogenic. If you’re travelling through Singapore on a stopover or have a few days to explore, this itinerary will give you an outline of everything you can squeeze into just one day. If you’re staying longer you can spread it out a little more and spend more time soaking up the atmosphere in each of the locations. Starting with breakfast in Tiong Bahru and heading right through to the twinkling lights of Marina Bay, I’ve put this itinerary together based on my personal experience wandering Singapore like a crazed photographer who just can’t stop taking photos. I ended my day in Singapore looking and feeling like a sweaty mess but I’d happily do it all over again because no inch of this city should go without seeing, even if you’ve only got 24hrs. I’d suggest adding in some air-con time to the itinerary if you’re prone to getting a case of the heat cranks…air-con and cold drinks will make all the difference to your mood and...

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Shooting Sunrise at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo

Lisa Michele Burns — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 07:53:28 +0000

Sunrise Photography at Sensoji Temple Walking through the historic streets of Asakusa at 5:30am, it was hard not to wonder what on earth we were doing awake. Usually buzzing with atmosphere, the streets were quiet and almost completely empty at this crazy hour of the morning. Not to mention the temperature was hovering just above freezing. As I repeat to myself often, all good photos come to those who rise early, and while sunrises and I might not be best friends, I knew this one would be pretty special! Not only was it a historic location, it was the first sunrise of my Japan Photo Tour and I was SO excited to share the beauty of Tokyo with my group. Sensoji Temple (also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple) is Tokyo’s oldest temple and boy is it impressive. Having visited before in summer during the daytime I knew that anytime after 8am it was crowded, really crowded. Luckily though, the temple grounds are open 24hours so you can wander through and explore Sensoji under the stars or like us, as the sun rises over the city. The actual temple opens at sunrise but the rest of the grounds are completely open...

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Japan Photo Tour – November 2018

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:02:40 +0000

Japan Photography Autumn Tour The 2017 Photo Tour was such a success that I’ll be doing it all again in 2018! We had a great group join for the adventures in 2017 and mixed with perfect conditions, vibrant autumn foliage and plenty of photography locations, I’m so excited to venture back and take a new group to explore Japan’s beauty. November 21st-29th, 2018 (Fully Booked) New tour – November 12th-20th, 2018 (Two Spots Left!) Register your interest for the 2018 Photo Tour to receive more information! When vibrant leaves decorate the landscape and the chill of winter is on the way bringing with it a morning mist perfect for moody images in the historic streets. We’ll be exploring the shrines, city lights, forests and all the little details that make Japan unique and along the way I’ll share my tips on how to work as a professional travel photographer. THE DETAILS Japan is a crazy, quirky, cultural wonder; join us to explore from Tokyo to Kyoto for one week of creative adventures to kick start your travel photography or blogging career. We’ll be photographing the beauty of Japan in autumn when the leaves turn bright colours blending beautifully with the...

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Your Guide to the Best Photography Locations in Singapore

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 06:01:20 +0000

Singapore Photography Locations A Photographer’s Guide to Singapore Photography Spots + Vantage Points Singapore is a lush oasis that packs a whole lot of culture and innovation into its tiny size. As a city and country built on an island spanning just 50km from east to west, Singapore is surprising in more ways than one. This also translates to a varied offering of Singapore photography locations to explore… It’s a regular stopover destination for many doing the long-haul leg between Europe and Australia/Asia and boasts various neighbourhoods, gardens and architectural wonders. For travel photographers, Singapore offers a variety of scenes and landscapes to capture, so many in fact that you can keep yourself busy from sunrise to sunset then continue shooting nightscapes well into the evening. Below you’ll find a guide to the best photography locations in Singapore, giving you the pick of the photogenic places for your next visit to this fascinating city. If you’d prefer to skip scrolling, ditch the ads and download a 35 page PDF to take with you while exploring Singapore, I’ve just published a SINGAPORE EBOOK…Hooray!! Complete with photo tips, how to get from A to B and a full day Itinerary of where...

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Singapore Stopover: The W Experience

Lisa Michele Burns — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 21:48:19 +0000

Whenever I see the letter W my mind is immediately drawn to visions of water. Thoughts of long refreshing swims and warm summer weather follows shortly after and it’s not long before I start looking up destinations to visit that all revolve around the letter W. It just so happens that this letter also represents one of my favourite hotel brands. W Hotels wow you with details regardless of where you choose to stay with them in the world. The W Singapore – Sentosa Cove is no exception and is the ideal stopover destination if you’re keen to float around and soak up the sunshine before your next flight. Located on the lush little island paradise of Sentosa, this hotel is a trendy, relaxing haven of all things tropical and water is a key focus! While you can explore the nearby attractions of Sentosa Island and visit the southern most point of South-East Asia at Palawan Beach or wander through Sentosa ResortWorld and the impressive SEA Aquarium, sometimes a stopover should just be about chill time. W Hotels are the concept kings in my opinion when it comes to transforming public areas of their properties around the world. The custom...

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The Best Hong Kong Photo Locations

Lisa Michele Burns — Sun, 24 May 2015 08:30:57 +0000

Hong Kong Photography Locations – A Guide to the Best Photo Spots Hong Kong is an energetic blend of culture, history and innovation. Amongst the neon lights and crowded city streets lies a traditional soul and sleeping dragon. It’s an urban jungle surrounded by areas of complete natural seclusion and you can see most of it within just a few days. For those who have Hong Kong on the travel schedule or just dream of visiting one day, here is a list of the best places to photograph this fascinating city. From pirate treasure to golden temples and everything in between, enjoy exploring these photography gems, some easily accessible and others further afield… Your interactive map to the locations noted in this guide can be found by scrolling to the bottom…you can switch between walking, public transport and driving modes. Photo Location #1 Cheung Chau Island History has it noted that a cave on the island hides the buried treasure of a pirate who once sailed the seas around Hong Kong. Cheung Chau however isn’t gold and flashy, while it may be sitting on a fortune it’s a quiet fishing port where you can watch locals bring in their daily...

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