<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[denizdemir.photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo based visual storyteller and photographer. I offer creative photoshoots to individuals, brands and businesses in Japan and internationally.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:15:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Launched my 1st Printed Photo Zines - Here's What I Learned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tokyo Photographer Deniz Demir talks about the launch of his first two Photo Zines and the mistakes and lessons he learned along the way.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/launched-my-1st-printed-photo-zines-here-s-what-i-learned</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a7d961ffff75773eb8b10a</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photo Zines]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:06:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_51ded80496b6445db5d2867ec9493de9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_466,h_651,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Creative Projector Photography Shooting with PRO Tips + Behind The Scenes + Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest installment of my studio workshop series (Vol. 20!), we explored one of my all-time favorite tools: the home projector. When used properly, projectors can create surreal, atmospheric imagery when paired with thoughtful styling and lighting. This session was all about blending light, color, and floral elements to create dreamy, cinematic portraits right here in the heart of Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/creative-projector-photography-shooting-pro-tips-behind-the-scenes-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687f34a056d6ad4c0eee5154</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:58:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_b4d22068046e41f78b793b10011687e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Light and Colour in Photography with Model Gongon at Tekumi Studios Vol 19]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newest installment Tokyo photographer Deniz Demir's studio workshop series features behind-the-scenes footage highlighting some of the  experimental lighting techniques from the day.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/exploring-light-and-colour-in-photography-with-model-gongon-at-tekumi-studios-vol-19</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6845316209b196a7b5d4971a</guid><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2025 08:30:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_f68d52c20dfd4edc9406c6dde9739d29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Not all glass is the same. Warning + Advice to creators who use filters.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not all filter glass is the same. It's crucial creators test and know what they are putting in front of their lens.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/not-all-glass-is-the-same-warning-advice-to-creators-who-use-filters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f347c0cbac1441ac4cc4d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:42:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_84f6e32fe7924693b728892fb7c2c6a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_600,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advice on Running a Photography Business in Tokyo + other updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover real life advice from Tokyo photographer Deniz Demir on running a photography business in Tokyo. ]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/advice-on-running-a-photography-business-in-tokyo-other-updates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ee8126d825671f5dcb9a42</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:24:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/tY4l5nrSEHs?si=JwYxU0u_900ziHPu" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capturing Moments: The Impact of Hiring a Professional Photographer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the impact of hiring a professional photographer. From personal branding to capturing life's milestones, see why a professional pho]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/capturing-moments-the-impact-of-hiring-a-professional-photographer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b5794151dad48ad7718d16</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:05:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_538dfd1962b34bfa92e26ae9aff39831~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Recommendations for Cherry Blossom Portrait Shoot in Tokyo. A Photographers Point of View.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'll break down some of the best spots for your Cherry Blossom Portrait Photo shoot and give you the my advice.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/my-recommendations-for-cherry-blossom-portrait-shoot-in-tokyo-a-photographers-point-of-view</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b0a3a1bf10ab9d3c75f54d</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:24:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_18aa8417f809438d9a66325308e70603~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BTS from Experiments in Light | Colour | Form Photography with MODEL MASAMI VOL. 17 @ Tekumi Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go Behind the Scenes at the most recent Studio Workshop hosted by Tokyo photographer Deniz Demir.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/bts-from-experiments-in-light-colour-form-photography-with-model-masami-vol-17-tekumi-studios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ea97941fd72cf2f802f523</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:50:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_cc80e03d62f04dc4a9584b59ad8c6bbb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW Studio Workshop with EYExplore just launched!]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Studio Photography workshop in a private studio with experienced model by Deniz Demir for EXExplore in Tokyo, Japan.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/new-studio-workshop-with-eyexplore-just-launched</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d559533c5fff1434ec8070</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_b9f0649ca2884db49124762b141dad52~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiments in Light | Colour | Form Photography with MODEL MIN JUNG VOL. 16 @ Tekumi Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio Portrait Workshop BTS and Lighting breakdown with photographer Deniz Demir @ Tekumi Studios in Tokyo, Japan.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/experiments-in-light-colour-form-photography-with-model-min-jung-vol-16-tekumi-studios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663db1e8d7d55dcc7280ee67</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 09:40:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_db94db26a8ca4433b7b1848312fa6cfe~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiments in Light | Colour | Form Photography with MODEL KUN NICKKO VOL. 15 @ Tekumi Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lighting setup and breakdown for the recent experimental portrait studio shoot at Tekumi Studio in Tokyo.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/experiments-in-light-colour-form-photography-with-model-kun-nickko-vol-15-tekumi-studios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65d6daf331f08fdb5aa4e318</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_cb3b6c7575a7493e940b12f97c8ce350~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course - DAY 5 ADVANCED TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day 5 of the Street Photography Mini Course by Deniz Demir where we explore Advanced Tools and Techniques]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/street-photography-mini-course-day-5-advanced-tools-and-techniques</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a6202deaf913d20a67bc28</guid><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:43:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_1acbbb25e6a743f4a6a3bc69d8e9670c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiments in Light | Colour | Form with Photography with MODEL DJHINA VOL. 12 @ Tekumi Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deniz Demir Photography Tekumi Studios Event / Workshop in Tokyo]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/experiments-in-light-colour-form-with-photography-with-model-djhina-vol-12-tekumi-studios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6507c3ad53d9cfa42a8cfc6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Instagram]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:52:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_aec376428c3e402db34b1776ab60b795~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course - DAY 4 WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND LIGHTING]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lets discuss what to look for when out doing street photography including lighting, composition, contrast and emotion.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/street-photography-mini-course-day-4-what-to-look-for-and-lighting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647e9aeadc98380dfb55b9e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:33:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_b3f719a6e90e4e9eb0fa14943bb67bef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course - DAY 3 SETTINGS FOR DIFFERENT CONDITIONS]]></title><description><![CDATA[In street photography, you need to think and act fast because most times if you miss the moment it’s gone so knowing the right settings for ]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/street-photography-mini-course-day-3-settings-for-different-conditions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63fac8a956fd8eb99f717d08</guid><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 06:06:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_a4d998f40b59410ea91e30ad4fb5158d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How NOT To Do a Snowy Mountain Top Boudoir Shoot (and steps for a successful Photoshoot on location)]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you think snow and the great outdoors, a lingerie photoshoot might not be at the top of your mind but there I was, invited by model...]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/how-not-to-do-a-snowy-mountain-top-boudoir-shoot-and-steps-for-a-successful-photoshoot-on-location</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63e1f0f0577b3a231008071f</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Outdoor Photography]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_1a90445f113b4c6689260f81866e63f8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course - DAY 2 GEAR]]></title><description><![CDATA[AKA What's in my bag? Alright gear heads This is the part of the course I feel a lot you are most curious about am I right? If I’m being...]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/street-photography-mini-course-day-2-gear</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cdf02004fd61fb1174d407</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:00:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_ab3eaedebe0a4417923da264020604eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_938,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course - DAY 1 MINDSET]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know the turning over of a new year is full of promise, goals and resolutions and I want to do what I can to help give a little...]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/street-photography-mini-course-day-1-mindset</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c75e9dd22eda859a7b35c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Street Photography Mini Course]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:48:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_b7dccd16671e45e9a3814a6ae729f66d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiments in Light | Colour | Form Photography with MODEL MIA VOL. 8 @ Tekumi Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few weeks back I came upon a photo on Instagram that had me intrigued. It was a studio portrait taken of a model with a snake wrapping...]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/experiments-in-light-colour-form-photography-with-model-mia-vol-8-tekumi-studios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63bd38295bf2a3a86ed727ac</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:35:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_28362a72bdb247398ee83bd26cb491ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experiments in Light | Colour | Form Photography with MODEL KAGUYAH VOL. 7 @ Tekumi Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experiments in Light | Colour | Form Photography VOL 7 @ Tekumi Studios in Tokyo. Here we explore the creative use of mylar in photography.]]></description><link>https://denizdemirphotos.wixsite.com/my-site/post/experiments-in-light-colour-form-photography-with-model-kaguyah-vol-7-tekumi-studios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63aa662dff851e879e3952cd</guid><category><![CDATA[Portrait Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Studio]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 05:44:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24f93f_094a9429e9964b49a76a3bd48df409d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deniz Demir</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>