ONE-TO-ONE WORKSHOP

Blade Runner Street Photography Workshop

$135 per person
19:30 - 21:30

Hit the streets of Shibuya with award-winning street photographer Laurence Bouchard. With over 16 years of experience photographing this vibrant district, Laurence knows all the hidden gems and iconic locations. Having led photography workshops for several years, he’ll help you hone your night photography skills and take your work to the next level.

*This workshop is designed as a one-to-one experience, but private bookings for up to four people are available. The first participant is $135, and each additional participant is charged at 50% of the standard workshop rate.

*For an additional $20, one-to-one workshops can conclude at Shibuya Sky, offering spectacular views of Tokyo at night. To include this option, the workshop must begin at 7:00 PM. Please note that Shibuya Sky closes at 10:30 PM. Due to access limitations, this option is only available for one-to-one workshops.

*Hotel pickup is available for an additional $30.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

  • Starting Point:

    We’ll begin at the new Sakura Stage, uncovering a few lesser-known spots along the way.

    Next Stop:

    Our journey continues near the Cerulean Tower Hotel, where you’ll learn to create abstract rain-inspired images—even without rain. From there, we’ll explore Shibuya’s back alleys, capturing their character and atmosphere, before heading to the famous Shibuya Crossing. Here, we’ll focus on panning shots of passing people and vehicles.

    Final Destination:

    We’ll then shift our attention to capturing the bokeh reflections from the glowing taxi signs. The workshop wraps up at Shibuya Stream, where we’ll practice shooting the illuminated steps for a final creative touch.

  • • Comfortable shoes

    • A smartphone or entry-level camera

    • Fully charged battery (100% recommended)

    • No tripod needed

    • Suica or Pasmo card for metro travel, if possible

  • • DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual controls

    • Lens or camera with VR/IS (vibration reduction / image stabilisation)

    • 35mm prime lens for versatile shooting

    • 18-55mm zoom lens (for crop sensors) or a similar prime lens

    • 24-70mm zoom lens (for full-frame) or comparable primes

    • Zoom or prime lenses with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or larger for low-light photography

    • iPhones and other smartphones work perfectly fine too

  • We meet in the lobby of The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel.

  • • Full refund if canceled at least 2 days before the workshop date.

    • No refund for cancellations made less than 2 days prior, but you’ll have the option to join a different workshop (subject to availability).

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