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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

Leica Camera Australia undertook a collaborative project with internationally renowned Melbourne-based street photographer, Jesse Marlow. Marlow embarked on a journey to Japan, with a Leica Q2 in hand, he immersed himself in the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto over six days to capture his signature style of imagery.

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

The result is a photo collection by Marlow, Tokyo Waiting, and in addition to the series of printed stills, Marlow’s journey and creative process with the Q2, was captured into a short film, produced by Chris Hopkins of Lost Art using the Leica SL.

Click this link to see the video. It can be found at the bottom of the page.

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

Talking about the project and use of the Leica Q2, Jesse Marlow said: "For as long as I can remember, Japan and in particular Tokyo is a place I’ve dreamt of exploring. From a distance, it’s always seemed so familiar yet so foreign, so serene yet so frenetic and this contrast has always intrigued me."

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

“The challenge for me as a photographer, was to try and discover my own version of this iconic land. Spending six-days exploring the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto with the Leica Q2 proved the ideal backdrop for my ongoing search for bold colour, graphic compositions and reflective moments.”

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

About Jesse Marlow

Jesse Marlow is based in Melbourne, Australia. His works are held in public and private collections across Australia, including the National Gallery of Victoria, Australian Parliament House Canberra, Monash Gallery of Art, City of Melbourne, and State Library of Victoria.

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

About Jesse Marlow cont'd

In 2003, he published his first book of photographs, Centre Bounce: Football from Australia’s Heart, (Hardie Grant Books). In 2005, he published a book of street photographs, Wounded, (Sling Shot Press). In 2006, he was selected to participate in the World Press Photo Joop Swart Masterclass in Amsterdam.

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

About Jesse Marlow cont'd

In 2010, Marlow was one of 45 street photographers from around the world pro led in the book, Street Photography Now (Thames & Hudson). He was awarded the International Street Photographer of the Year Award in 2011, and in 2012 won the Monash Gallery of Art’s Bowness Prize.

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Tokyo Waiting by Jesse Marlow

About Jesse Marlow cont'd

Marlow released his third monograph, Don’t Just Tell Them, Show Them in 2014. In the same year, he was profiled in the Thames & Hudson book, The World Atlas of Street Photography. He is a member of both the international street photographers’ collective, un-public.com and M.33, Melbourne.