The photo-zine exhibition began in 2019 with the concept of "seeking encounters with a wider range of newer works."

This project allows current and former students of the Tokyo Photography School to compete with each other across the boundaries of generation, age, and occupation, presenting the best work they can currently express.
This time, the exhibition will go beyond the framework of zines and feature works that explore new possibilities using a variety of materials and approaches.

This year, we received many entries, and we hope you will enjoy the exquisite works that passed the screening process.

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Photography School/Tokyo Photography School
Founded in 2000, the studio has been providing a place to learn photography in Shibuya for over 20 years, based on the concept that "photography is fun. It's even more fun when you master the skills to take photos."
We support everyone's desire to learn by providing a variety of courses, including the Professional Photographer Course, where you can learn the basics to work as a professional in one year, the Photo Lesson Course, where you can learn a curriculum divided into levels and content you want to master in three months, and TOKKUN!, where you can learn only the specialist field of the instructor intensively over six months. Not only can we provide professional-level equipment for authentic photography training, but we also provide an environment where even those who are just starting out in photography can easily learn in a fun and easy-to-understand way,

Yuuki Aoyama (Guest exhibitor)

Photographer
Born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in 1978.
In 2007, he received the Canon New Cosmos of Photography Excellence Award.
He creates portrait works based on the motif of "symbolic beings in Japanese society," such as "Solaryman," "Schoolgirl Complex," and "Praise of Girls."
Since 2009, he has published over 100 books, including photo books (many of which are translated).
"Schoolgirl Complex" was made into a movie in 2013.
The photo book became a best-seller, selling over 100,000 copies in total.
He has been in charge of shooting photobooks of iconic actors, idols, and talents of the era, such as Yuriko Yoshitaka, Rino Sashihara, Rina Ikoma, and Oriental Radio.

Utsuyumiko *Guest exhibitor

Born in Arakawa, Tokyo in 1978. After dropping out of Waseda University's School of Letters, Arts and Sciences, he graduated from the Tokyo Photography School's Professional Photographer Course and began working in a studio. During this time, he exhibited his work in various galleries. In 2005, he won a prize at the 25th Ichi-tsubo Exhibition, and in 2006, he won the Grand Prix at the 26th Ichi-tsubo Exhibition and an honorable mention at the 29th New Cosmos of Photography. His main exhibitions include a solo exhibition of "Namanama" at Guardian Garden. He is a promising young photographer who continues to exhibit his work energetically. His work is also featured in "Emerging Japanese Artists Vol. 20," which will be held at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum from October 27, 2023.

 

Kanako Okada *Guest exhibitor

Born in Nara Prefecture, after graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Doshisha University, he worked as a company employee before studying photography in Tokyo and New York, where he studied under Yo Kaburaki.
Currently, he is active in a variety of fields including portraiture, fashion, music, photography, videography, teaching, and editing, mainly in Tokyo and the Kansai region.
Several times a year, Okada Photo Studio is held in Osaka, offering family and portrait photography for the general public.

Seiji Kumagai *Guest exhibitor

Currently active in photography and photobook production. Lives in Tokyo.
Opened a studio in 2020 and will be teaching color darkroom and 8X10 camera courses. Born in Hakodate, Hokkaido in 1966.
Graduated from Nihon Kogakuin College in 1987. Solo exhibitions include "Morito de janeiro", "Akaruiho e", "Spring, 2011", "EACH LITTLE THING", and "RE FORM".
He has published many photo books, including "For the joy of the eyes, for the pleasure of the fingers, for this great joy, I will do my best" and "Kokoro"
Operates the label "Marukuma Honten" kumagaiseiji.buyshop.jp/

Mitsuo Suzuki *Guest exhibitor

Inspired by 17th century painters, he studied oil painting and drawing, and then developed an interest in photography. After graduating from Tokyo College of Photography in 1988, he worked at a photography studio before going independent in 1995.
He moved to Malaysia in 2006 and has been working there ever since, taking a wide range of photographs for the commercial and editorial industries.
He began his artistic career in 2000 and has exhibited many works both in Japan and abroad. In October 2010, he returned to Japan from Malaysia and is now based in Tokyo again.

SOUND SHOOTER & STINGRAY Rui Hashimoto *Guest exhibit

Born in Date City, Hokkaido in 1976. After graduating from university at the age of 24, he suddenly changed careers from jeans pattern maker to photographer. After working as a photographer for the magazine "ollie magazine", he became a freelancer in 2004.
He has been in charge of official live performance photography and artist photography for various artists, including ONE OK ROCK, androp, FOMARE, THE BAWDIES, GLAY, and THE BACK HORN.
He has been the official photographer for "ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL" since 2004. Since 2006, he has been holding the photo exhibition and live event "SOUND SHOOTER".
In 2010, she launched the polka dot-themed apparel brand "STINGRAY."