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801. "Behind the Shot." In Japan, How to Make It as a Pro Photographer with Deniz Demir.

from Got Faded Japan · host Got Faded Japan. Johnny

Faders, buckle up. Welcome to and other action-packed Got Faded Japan, Episode 801, and this one is an absolute game-changer! Johnny is coming to you straight from Tokyo with a living legend behind the lens, DENIZ DEMIR. If you know photography, you know Deniz. If you don’t… this episode is about to blow your mind wide open. DENIZ isn’t just taking photos, he’s opening portals. Every shot pulls you into a world you didn’t expect, didn’t plan for, and won’t forget. His images don’t just capture faces; they capture souls, movement, tension, silence, and stories. Scroll his Instagram and suddenly you’re somewhere else,  emotionally, spiritually, visually, with DENIZ as your fearless ringleader. In this episode, Johnny and DENIZ dive deep into: The mindset and process behind DENIZ’s iconic shots His unique techniques and creative philosophy How he consistently creates images that hit you in the chest His wildly popular photography workshops in Japan What it really takes to level up from photographer to visual storyteller Whether you’re a seasoned shooter, an aspiring pro, or someone who just loves powerful imagery, this is a must-listen episode, especially if Japan is calling your name. 🎧 Listen now and get inspired. 📸 Follow DENIZ. Hire DENIZ. Buy his prints. Join his workshops. Trust us, future you will thank you. Find DENIZ DEMIR here: Instagram: @denizdemir.photos Website: https://www.denizdemir.photos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denizdemir.photos Japan Photo Experience (Workshops): https://www.airbnb.com/services/3184449 Stay faded, stay inspired, and enjoy the ride. 🇯🇵✨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!" 1 Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004  Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   3. Harry’s Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It’s a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:[email protected] Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan #livemusic    

Faders, buckle up.Welcome to and other action-packed Got Faded Japan, Episode 801, and this one is an absolute game-changer! Johnny is coming to you straight from Tokyo with a living legend behind the lens, DENIZ DEMIR. If you know photography, you know Deniz. If you don’t… this episode is about to blow your mind wide open. DENIZ isn’t just taking photos, he’s opening portals. Every shot pulls you into a world you didn’t expect, didn’t plan for, and won’t forget. His images don’t just capture faces; they capture souls, movement, tension, silence, and stories. Scroll his Instagram and suddenly you’re somewhere else,  emotionally, spiritually, visually, with DENIZ as your fearless ringleader. In this episode, Johnny and DENIZ dive deep into: The mindset and process behind DENIZ’s iconic shots His unique techniques and creative philosophy How he consistently creates images that hit you in the chest His wildly popular photography workshops in Japan What it really takes to level up from photographer to visual storyteller Whether you’re a seasoned shooter, an aspiring pro, or someone who just loves powerful imagery, this is a must-listen episode, especially if Japan is calling your name. 🎧 Listen now and get inspired.📸 Follow DENIZ. Hire DENIZ. Buy his prints. Join his workshops.Trust us, future you will thank you. Find DENIZ DEMIR here: Instagram:@denizdemir.photos Website:https://www.denizdemir.photos/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/denizdemir.photos Japan Photo Experience (Workshops):https://www.airbnb.com/services/3184449 Stay faded, stay inspired, and enjoy the ride. 🇯🇵✨ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we!SUPPORT GFJ at:https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!! 1.THE SPILT INK:Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at:SITE:https://www.thespiltink.com/INSTAGRAM:@thespiltinkYouTube:https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA:"The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!"1 Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.Harry’s Sandwich Company1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.Share Residence MUSOCO“It’s a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!”- Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama- Affordable rent- Gym- BAR!- Massive kitchen- Cozy lounge space- Office work units- A spacious deck for chilling- DJ booth and club space- Barber space- AND MORE! Get more info and move in at:https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:[email protected] Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!!We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW ANDSUPPORT THE SHOW:http://www.redbubble.com/people/t

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