Kyoto: A Week in Pictures
Kyoto city served up an eclectic mix of scenes this week. All images captured with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the Sigma 56 f/1.4. More to...
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Stuart Gibson
- Sep 17
One week in Kyoto
A continuation of my urban Kyoto photography project, starting with a shameless ceiling selfie. More to follow.... Learn about essential...
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Stuart Gibson
- Sep 13
Kyoto street photography project
Still having a lot of fun with this self-assignment with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (and x100s). More to follow..... Learn about Kyoto photo...
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Stuart Gibson
- Sep 6
Kyoto urban photography project cont'd
A continuation of my urban photography assignment featuring images from the Fuji X-Pro1. As always feel free to reach out to me at...
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Stuart Gibson
- Aug 28
"I highly recommend spending as much time as you have available with Stuart as your guide!"
Such a pleasure to host Todd and Julie Gustafson on an early morning bespoke tour of Kyoto. Todd and Julie are full time professional...
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Stuart Gibson
- Aug 25
A Buddhist monk at Myoshin-ji
Myoshin-ji was founded in 1337 when an abdicated emperor had an imperial villa converted into a Zen temple. The enormous Zen temple...
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Stuart Gibson
- Aug 24
Finding shelter at Toyokuni Shrine
A heavy downpour hits Kyoto. A lone figure huddles under an umbrella.
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Stuart Gibson
- Aug 23
Kyoto street photography and the Fuji X-Pro 1
I read somewhere that photography is not just about capturing moments; it's about pushing your creative boundaries and evolving as an...
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Stuart Gibson
- Aug 21
Winter Shadow-play
For one reason or another it's been a while since my last post even though my cameras have had really heavy use this summer. As respite...
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Stuart Gibson
- Apr 7
A fun evening in Kyoto
Such a pleasure to host Julie and Paul from Australia on a fun-packed evening photo workshop around Kyoto. Starting up at Yasaka pagoda...
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Stuart Gibson
- Mar 24
Awesome Two-Day Photo tour: Arashiyama, Kibune and Kurama
Such a pleasure to host Richard from Montreal on his first visit to Japan for two days of photography. Day 1: Arashiyama Smiles all...
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Stuart Gibson
- Mar 10
A Fun, Featherweight powerhouse: The Canon EOS RP
The much-maligned Canon EOS RP is a 26 megapixel full-frame mirror-less camera released in 2019. Weighing just 485 grams it was the...
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Stuart Gibson
- Feb 4
"I've been on many photo tours and yours was one of the best."
Such a pleasure to host Justin from New York on a huge, afternoon and evening tour. "It was such a pleasure meeting you and getting your...
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Stuart Gibson
- Jan 13
Documenting COVID Kyoto
A collection of images of Kyoto during the lockdown.
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Stuart Gibson
- Dec 31, 2022
Shiga & Kyoto in Fall
With my X-T3 and three prime lenses I did an early morning shoot, going from Otsu all the way to Arashiyama. It was also a chance to...
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Stuart Gibson
- Dec 19, 2022
The best photo spot in Kyoto you never thought of
It's only natural that photographers visiting Kyoto prioritize temples and shrines such as Kiyomizu, Fushimi Inari and Nanzenji. After...
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Stuart Gibson
- Dec 10, 2022
"Thank you for the wonderful photography tour of Kyoto temples!"
Such an honor to host Holden and Ed from the U.S. on their second visit to Kyoto. "The best part of the tour was your insight to Kyoto...
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Stuart Gibson
- Nov 28, 2022
Stunning Shinnyodo (真如堂)
Shinnyodo never fails to impress in the Fall. Busier this year as tourism picks up once again but not as bad as Nanzenji or Kiyo Mizu. As...
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Stuart Gibson
- Apr 29, 2022
Why Nanzenji is worth your time
Nanzenji Temple (南禅寺), whose spacious grounds are located at the base of Kyoto's forested Higashiyama mountains, is one of Kyoto's most...
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Stuart Gibson
- Dec 15, 2021
Amazing Tofukuji
Tofukuji Temple is one of Kyoto’s oldest and most famous temples. It is renowned not only for its historical buildings, and the artistry...
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