By: Alex
RK, a photographer from Tokyo, initially took and edited photos using only an iPhone. He later switched to a professional camera to meet the demands of his photography work. He specializes in street photography, paying attention not only to color and composition but also to telling the story and capturing the atmosphere of the moment. Sometimes, he waits for hours at a single location just for the perfect shot.
▲ Mount Fuji
With social media being such a dominant force, photos can spread widely, and he hopes to use this channel to show the world what Japan is like today, allowing people from other countries to understand the country’s unique culture. He believes that street photography is the most effective way to achieve this.
▲ Mount Yotei in Hokkaido
With his keen photographic eye, RK’s landscape works are equally impressive. He enjoys shooting in unfamiliar places, experimenting with new compositions and ideas. His works often explore themes related to eternity and the moment, tradition and modernity — such as futuristic architecture alongside traditional rural wooden houses, or Mount Fuji with the changing seasons.
▲ Tokyo
Generally, RK does color grading on his computer using Lightroom. He pays special attention to white balance, ensuring that whites truly appear white. Uniquely, before uploading photos to Instagram via his phone, he uses the mobile version of Lightroom to make slight adjustments to achieve the best results.
Photography enthusiasts interested in seeing more of RK’s work can visit his Instagram and personal website.
▲ Shirakawa-go, Gifu Prefecture
▲ Mount Fuji
▲ Nagano Prefecture
▲ Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
▲ Yokohama
▲ Kyoto
▲ Shibuya, Tokyo
▲ Tokyo
Source: This is Colossal, My Modern Met