Interview with Wataru Kikuchi | An Inspirational Photographer from Japan

BY Sylvester July 16, 2024

Wataru Kikuchi | London Photography Awards

Wataru Kikuchi

Wataru Kikuchi is a photographer who uses his breaks and free time to capture stunning photographs as a passion of his. Taking inspiration from stunning images and photographs from magazines and advertisements, he strives to capture the little extraordinary moments and wonderful times and hopes to send a message through photography.

Hi, I am Wataru Kikuchi a self-taught photographer who works as a consultant in the accounting field. I usually use my breaks and free time to take photographs. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't look at photos. Hence I started taking photos because I wanted to take nice photos like the ones you see in magazines and advertisements.

I studied photography by taking up lectures and workshops given by photographers who are also my mentors.

I photographed my girlfriend with a disposable film camera with a fixed lens.

Canon, EOS 1DX Mark2,R6, SIGMA fp L, and EF50mm F1.4.

I want to take photos that would appear on the cover of a famous magazine, or photos that show the model's inner beauty.

My inspiration is the inner beauty of models and subjects which provides their own unique story.

Storytelling, Lighting, and Black&White.

Thank you so much! I was right in believing in the power of the photos I took and moving forward with it.

Since this is my first time entering a large photo contest, I chose one held in London, a wonderful city with a rich history. Many of my winning entries were submitted to promote Japanese culture and the wonderful people of Japan to the world.

Now I can not only take photos but also tell a story with it to the world.

Akira Shimizu and Satoru Kiiroro.

First, you have to try, then think about it. Failure is not a detour. You will only get better as long as you think it through and release the shutter.

Think, shoot, reflect, and make the most of it the next time. Start immediately what you want to do.

Decide firmly on your worldview. Take pictures of what you want to convey.

Always remember your original intention.