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

Snow Country Stories Japan

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.
Snow Country Stories Japan is a bi-weekly podcast about life and travel in Japan's legendary 'yukiguni'. For more information about the show and your host, visit our website - www.snowcountrystories.com - and make sure to subscribe, rate and review the podcast and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

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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)