Hokkaido, Japan Wildlife and Landscape Photo Tour
Are you interested in photographing wild eagles, Japanese red-crowned cranes, deer, foxes, and more? Are you mesmerized by minimalist winter landscapes? Taku is currently planning on a future photo tour in February 2023 and 2024! This is your chance to let him know what you would like to do in this tour!
Speaking Engagements
If you are interested in having me speak virtually or in-person to your group, club, or company, please connect with me through the contact form and we can discuss details about your idea.
As a photographer with a passion to connect with nature and the landscape in front of me, I have spoken on a number of occasions including:
- ProFusion (photography expo)
- CONTACT Photography Festival
- Nikon Canada Inspire Series
- Toronto Public Library
- Private and public companies
Subject matter can be tailored to your specific needs. Examples can include:
- Sunrise photography
- Seeing things from a photographer’s POV
- Connecting with nature through photography
- Finding the art in photography
- Minimalism photography
- My workflow, gear, editing, etc.
- Adobe Lightroom
If you are interested in a one-on-one session, please see the Private Workshop section below.
2022 Photography Workshops
Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop at Blachford Lake Lodge
August 25 – August 28, 2022
Learn how to take beautiful photographs of one of the most amazing natural phenomenons of the world: the Aurora Borealis. This workshop takes place in one of the most beautiful fly-in lodges outside of Yellowknife, Blachford Lake Lodge.
Toronto Sunrise Meetup
Saturday November 6, 2021 | 7:20am | Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Taku Kumabe hosts his annual Toronto Sunrise Meetup on the last day of Daylight Savings to allow as many people as possible to experience the wonders of a sunrise. With the sun rising around 8:00am, it’s a great time to be outside with like-minded individuals.
Free for anyone to attend—all skill levels, and non-photographers welcome!
Registration is required and is currently full. Please feel free to register for the waiting list and you will also be notified of any future photowalk and workshop opportunities.
Private Workshops
Taku Kumabe is also available for private one-on-one or small group workshops and can cater the content to the individual’s needs. One-on-one workshops can be held by Zoom or in-person when allowed.
Examples of workshops can include:
- Understanding your camera
- Photography fundamentals
- Long exposures
- Night photography
- Sunrise/Sunset photography
- Aurora borealis photography
- Compositional techniques
- iPhone photography
- Adobe Lightroom
- File organization
Please feel free to Contact Taku if you would like more details on his private workshops.
Archives
2020 Photography Workshops
Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop at Blachford Lake Lodge
August 23-26, 2020
Learn how to take beautiful photographs of one of the most amazing natural phenomenons of the world: the Aurora Borealis. This workshop takes place in one of the most beautiful fly-in lodges outside of Yellowknife, Blachford Lake Lodge.
This workshop has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Toronto Sunrise Meetup
Saturday October 31, 2020
7:30am
Location to be announced.
Taku Kumabe hosts his annual Toronto Sunrise Meetup on the last day of Daylight Savings to enable as many people as possible to experience the wonders of a sunrise. With the sun rising around 8:00am, it’s a great time to be outside with like-minded individuals.
Free for anyone to attend—all skill levels welcome!
2019 Photography Workshops
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Aurora Borealis Photography Workshop at Blachford Lake Lodge
Learn how to take beautiful photographs of one of the most amazing natural phenomenons of the world: the Aurora Borealis. This workshop takes place in one of the most beautiful fly-in lodges outside of Yellowknife, Blachford Lake Lodge.
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Lavender Workshop at Terre Bleu
Stroll through Ontario’s largest lavender field after-hours without the crowds and lineups, and learn how to take beautiful photos!
Taku Kumabe hosts his annual Toronto Sunrise Meetup on the last day of Daylight Savings to enable as many people as possible to experience the wonders of a sunrise. With the sun rising around 8:00am, it’s a great time to be outside with like-minded individuals.
Free for anyone to attend—all skill levels welcome!