Capturing the Landscapes & Seasons of the Snow Country: The Photography of Mark Davis

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In Episode 28 of the podcast I speak with Mark Davis, a Tokyo-based landscape photographer whose work focuses on the natural environments of Japan. Mark’s photography takes him into many areas of regional Japan with a particular interest in the snow country and its varied seasons. As such, his photography tells a more complete story of the snow country, and Japan in general, in revealing the transient of beauty of spring, summer and autumn in addition to its celebrated winter.

Originally from the United States, Mark’s own story and account of how he ended up in Japan, is an interesting one. As he states, his background influences his photography and the subjects, in the form of natural environments, he is most drawn to. Mark leads photography tours in Nagano each autumn, in conjunction with two other photographers – Sho Hoshino and David Thompson. The tour is designed to take guests into the autumn landscapes of Central Japan, away from the crowds and well-known destinations - something we discuss in the second half of the interview.
For more information about this photography and tours, visit Mark's website and always, you can find more information on the episode page of the Snow Country Stories Japan website.
Outland Japan is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Peter Carnell - a freelance tour guide based in northern Nagano – that transports you to rural, regional and the wilds of Japan in pursuit of stories that lie outside the neon hum of Tokyo and golden trimmings of Kyoto. Stories of travel, life and culture beyond the big cities. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Please note, prior to October 2024, Outland Japan was named Snow Country Stories Japan.

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1. Episode Introduction (00:00:00)

2. (A Little Bit Of) Mark's Story (00:03:49)

3. What Motivates Him as a Photographer (00:07:21)

4. The Natural Landscapes of Japan (00:09:55)

5. Mark's Photography in the Snow Country (00:13:53)

6. Equipment Mark Uses (00:20:27)

7. Mark's Photography Tours in Nagano (00:21:17)

8. Locations Included in the Tour (00:22:42)

9. Tour Group Size & Daily Routine (00:25:54)

10. Accommodation, Transport & Accompanying Photographers (00:27:52)

11. Who the Tour is Suited To (00:29:55)

12. Mark's Website & Instagram (00:33:47)

13. Episode Close (00:35:48)