後悔 - REGRET
When working on a shoot often times we think about the shoot itself. Thinking about the client’s needs what is the best way to make them comfortable how to maximize time and what will give the greatest results. I can honestly say I have no regrets when it came to this shoot on the photo side, which is what I was hired to do. But looking back I always have this feeling of regret about not doing a video interview with Kazuki about his trade.
写真撮影の準備を終えて、彼がメイクしてる間に何気なくビデオをまわしました。今考えれば、もっとしっかり日本舞踊のこと、メイクのこと、沢山のことを30分ほどのインタビューにすれば良かったとに、少し後悔しています。
Renting a studio and setting up everything was nothing new but since Kazuki, a Nihonbuyou (Japanese traditional dance / performer) loved my work and traveled by car over 2 hours to make the shoot happen I had time on my mind. I had one assistant and we had 3 looks to do and not a lot of time. I had planned for the usual set up, clean up, and extra time for any mishaps but didn’t really think to set 30 to 45 min for an interview about this uncharted territory that I was exploring.
I’ve had a love of different things related to Japan’s varied culture from temples and shrines all the way to food subcultures like Japaense ramen. But this was one thing that I’d seen but heard or knew little about. I wish I had asked more questions, found out why the men dressed as women in the plays… asked if it was a traditional thing inspired by 歌舞伎 (kabuki) since in those plays men play the rolls of women as well. Asked if there was a shift in the future generations that embraced women playing parts as men similarly to 宝塚 (takarazuka). Theater and performances in Japan are taken so seriously, as they should be. Looking back on things I did learn not to only think of getting the project done, but to also try to learn more about not only the performers of traditional arts but also the culture associated along with it.
日本舞踊や宝塚や歌舞伎などの違いと彼の意見を聞きたかった。宝塚は全員女性という事を知ってるけど、演劇の文化に色々話したかった。
I guess now I have a promise to keep to you the reader and myself. When life gives you an opportunity to experience something different and learn about a new culture, lifestyle, group of people and so on… ask questions to learn more and see what draws people in to it. There may just be something in there for you as well.
今回はちゃんとインタビューしてなかったは大後悔でした。次回は今回の失敗を生かし、時間を取り、インタビュー動画も撮影していきたいと思います。今度、時間があれば、インタビューをする！
かずきさんのインスタは「@Terushi322」です。是非彼のこともフォローしてください。今回も記事を最後まで読んでいただき、ありがとうございます。
I posted some Behind the Scenes shots from the set on Instagram 「@TDKONKARA_Photo」 along with a video of Kazuki talking about the make up process. Be sure to check it out, leave a comment and follow for more about what I’m working on. If you’d like to follow Kazuki on IG you can find him @Terushi322 he’s tagged on IG in the photos so show him some love as well. Thanks for reading and supporting the blog. Until next time have a good rest of your day!
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