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Documentary Street & Entertainment Photography in Shinjuku, Tokyo
Estimated duration
~8h
Deadline
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Location
Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
PRICING
$50 fixed
USD
DESCRIPTION
We're looking for a local photographer in Shinjuku, Tokyo to capture a candid, documentary-style photo series inspired by the editorial aesthetic of cigcola.com/american-love-story.
What to photograph:
- Inside entertainment venues and arcades (patrons, atmosphere, gaming floors)
- People smoking (indoors/outdoors near entertainment areas)
- Street walkers and pedestrian life
- Weird, eccentric, or unusual fashion
- Broken or deteriorating items (signage, furniture, decay)
- Oddities and curiosities
- Adult entertainment areas (exterior shots or where permitted inside)
The goal is a raw, authentic, gritty visual story of Shinjuku's unique culture. Think candid moments, interesting characters, and the unfiltered energy of one of Tokyo's most iconic and eclectic neighborhoods. The final deliverable is a series of at least 20 high-quality documentary-style photos.
Area focus: Shinjuku, Tokyo — including Kabukicho, Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, and surrounding streets.
DEFINITION OF DONE
A minimum of 20 high-quality, candid documentary-style photos covering the specified subject categories (entertainment venues, street life, fashion, decay, oddities, etc.) taken in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. Photos must be delivered as high-resolution files.
REQUIRED EVIDENCE
📸 Photo(s)🔗 Link / URL
EVIDENCE DETAILS
Submit at least 20 high-resolution documentary-style photos taken in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Photos should cover a variety of the requested subject categories. Deliver via a shared folder link (Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar) with all images included. At least 3 photos must clearly show recognizable Shinjuku landmarks or street signs to confirm location.
REQUIREMENTS
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Must be based in or able to travel to Shinjuku, Tokyo
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Own professional or semi-professional camera equipment
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Experience with documentary or street photography
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Comfortable photographing in crowded, urban, and adult entertainment areas
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Ability to deliver edited, high-resolution photos within the deadline
SKILLS NEEDED
documentary photographystreet photographyphoto editingcandid photography
REQUIRED LINKS
PortfolioInstagram