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IBARIONEX PERELLO
Osaka, Kobe, Fukuoka:
Streets, Food and Culture Workshop
DATES: MAY 20th - 30th, 2026
My first visit to Japan was unlike any other travel experience I had ever had. Yes, it was a feast for the eyes with abundant visual stimulation. However, I was inspired to immerse myself in the experiences instead of accumulating good photographs. Whether surrounded by thousands of commuters in the subway system, feeling a morning chill at the entrance to a temple or shrine, or sipping the delicious broth of a bowl of ramen, I wanted to take each moment and embrace it, squeezing as much as I could out of it. Prioritizing experiencing the moment informed my photography. It slowed me down, made me more thoughtful, and focused me on images that captured more than what I saw in Japan, but what it felt like for me to be there. It led me to see the value of the quiet and mundane moments that made my experience unique to me. It freed me from the sense of competition of making a unique photograph in one of the world's most photographed cities and countries and instead producing images that reflected who I was at that particular moment in time. My brief time was transformative and continues to inform my approach to photography. I am eager to return and discover what more I can learn and experience.
- Ibarionex Perello
Join Ibarionex Perello, Hiroshi Yamauchi, and Fernanda De Icaza in a three-city workshop focused on candid and real moments, vibrant streets, nightlife, and with a special emphasis on the incredible food culture tying these three cities together, from food stalls to Chinatowns to atmospheric izakaya dive pubs.
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About Ibarionex perello
Ibarionex Perello is a photographer, writer, and educator with over 25 years of experience in the photographic industry. For the last 13 years, he has also been the host of the top-rated podcast The Candid Frame which features conversations with the world’s best established and emerging photographers. Mr. Perello’s photographs and articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, Shutterbug, Rangefinder, and Popular Photography. He is the author of six books including Chasing the Light: Improving Your Photography with Available Light. His latest book is Making Photographs: Developing a Personal Visual Workflow. He lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife and their dog, Zooey.