photo poster project | Taking Time to Appreciate Someone's Work by Tomoyo | ISSUE #74
The , organized by cizucu since the end of last year, allows participants to join a photo poster exhibition simply by submitting their photos to cizucu. It's also a great opportunity to meet new photographer friends.
This time, we spoke with Tomoyo, a creator who participated in the .
Please introduce yourself!
I'm Tomoyo, a weekend photographer who enjoys taking it easy!
I love traveling and visiting cafes, and I mainly post photos of sweets and beautiful landscapes on Instagram. I'm originally from Amakusa, Kumamoto, and currently based in Osaka.
What made you decide to participate?
I learned about it through a message on cizucu's Instagram and decided to join! The theme was 'What You Love,' so I thought I could give it a try. I had previously participated in a group photo exhibition once before.
How was your experience participating?
Seeing what other creators love and learning about the stories behind their photos was incredibly educational. It inspired me to try new things and discover new ways of shooting.
I also realized that 'the time spent looking at photos on social media is actually quite short.' As someone who loves photography, I noticed that I rarely take the time to truly appreciate someone's work on social media. This project allowed me to do just that, which was a refreshing discovery.
Why did you choose that particular photo?
When I thought about the theme 'What You Love,' I realized I love nature. The photo I chose features cherry blossoms, the sky, and three little Japanese white-eyes (Mejiro) that happened to appear during the shoot. I thought it was a beautiful piece.
Another reason I chose this photo is that I captured it using my favorite camera, the .
Photo by Tomoyo
A message to those considering joining the photo poster project
Having your work displayed and viewed by other creators and visitors is a rare and wonderful experience. I feel grateful for the opportunity.
While preparing for an exhibition can seem daunting, the team handles tasks like printing, which makes it very convenient even for someone like me who tends to procrastinate!
The best part is being surrounded by people who love photography. I enjoyed hearing so many stories. I would love to see your work next time!
