TOKYO FINE ART
ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
NOV. 2-6, 2026
Tokyo in November is a photographer's dream: crisp autumn air, peak fall foliage blazing against glass towers, soft golden light that arrives early and stays late. The city's refined minimalism and bold contemporary architecture become even more striking against a backdrop of red and gold.
This isn't a tour. Sharon has curated five days of specific locations, specific times of day, and specific techniques — all designed to produce the kind of award-winning fine art architectural images that define her career. You leave with a body of work, not just snapshots.
And with only 10 participants, you get real attention. Every image you make will be seen, critiqued, and elevated.
No city on earth offers this contrast.
Artistic Styles
What You'll Learn to Create:
BLURRED CITYSCAPES
ABSTRACT B&W
Long Exposure
Image Stacking
Multiple Exposure
Slow Shutter Crowds
Japanese Floral Abstracts
Skyline at Dusk
Above all, the workshop emphasizes Developing Your Vision.
The ability to approach any scene and create a fine art image that is unmistakably yours.
Below are some examples of the images we will learn to create
How It Works:
The Three-Part Structure
The workshop doesn't begin and end in Tokyo. You arrive prepared, shoot with purpose, and leave with finished work.
Before You Fly
Pre-Course Zoom Training — 6 Hours
Two 3-hour Zoom sessions with Sharon, held before you travel. You'll learn her signature Blurred Cityscapes technique, abstract and expressive approaches, long exposure, image stacking, and advanced black & white post-processing. All sessions are recorded and yours to keep.
Session 1: Thu Oct 15 · 10:00 am–1:00 pm PST
Session 2: Thu Oct 22 · 10:00 am–1:00 pm PST
On the Ground
Five Days in Tokyo — Nov 2–6, 2026
You meet the group on the evening of November 1st at the Hotel Gracery Ginza for a relaxed meet-and-greet. Each day, Sharon leads the group to pre-scouted locations at the optimal time of day for light. She knows exactly where to stand, when to shoot, and how to turn what you see into art. A 3-hour on-location classroom session mid-week keeps everyone on track and growing.
Jet lag tip: Sharon recommends arriving 2–3 days early to acclimatize — Tokyo rewards the alert and rested.
After You Return
Post-Course Zoom Review — 6 Hours
You submit 6 of your finest images from Tokyo for Sharon's critique across two more 3-hour Zoom sessions. This is where raw captures become finished fine art. Most participants consider this the most transformative part of the whole experience.
Session 3: Thu Nov 26 · 10:00 am–1:00 pm PST
Session 4: Thu Dec 3 · 10:00 am–1:00 pm PST
The Investment:
$4,200 CAD — Here's What That Means
5 days of guided, pre-scouted on-location shooting
Sharon has done the research so you spend your time shooing and not planning.
6 hours of pre-workshop online masterclasses
You arrive in Tokyo already ahead of the curve.
3-hour mid-week on-location review session
Real-time course correction while you still have days left to shoot.
6 hours of post-workshop critique
Your raw captures become polished, exhibition-worthy work.
All session recordings — yours to keep
Return to any lesson, any time, forever.
Group capped at 10
Real attention, not a crowd.
TOKYO 2026 WORKSHOP
Why Attend:
10 Things That Change When You Workshop with Sharon Tenenbaum
A community of peers
Connect with fellow serious photographers, relationships that often last years.
Learn from everyone's images
Four Zoom sessions of peer critique expand your vision beyond your own work.
Finish what you started
Post-workshop assignments keep you producing, no creativity hangover.
Find your artistic voice
The critique process is where personal style clarifies and solidifies.
See familiar scenes differently
Learn innovative approaches to subjects you've photographed a hundred times.
No logistics stress
Sharon has pre-scouted every location and vantage point. You show up and shoot.
Expand your network
Discover photographers and influencers worth following for years to come.
Watch an expert's process
See how Sharon selects, discards, and refines, including the failures.
Break your habits
Exposure to accomplished but stylistically different approaches cracks your autopilot.
Visual literacy
Understand photography's history, movements, and masters, and why it matters.
What Workshop Participants Have to Say:
Is accommodation included?
No — flights and hotel are your own. Sharon recommends Hotel Gracery Ginza for its central location and proximity to our main shooting sites. Booking early is advised for November.
Is the $4,200 in Canadian or US dollars?
Canadian dollars (CAD). An estimated USD equivalent is $3,100 USD
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Sharon is happy to arrange a payment plan — just reach out directly before registering.
What's the refund or cancellation policy?
You can find the Refunds and Cancellation Policy to All of Sharon Tenenbaum’s workshops HERE
Do I need to speak Japanese?
Not at all. Sharon handles all navigation and logistics. Tokyo is also one of the more foreigner-friendly cities in Asia for getting around.
What camera gear should I bring?
Please familiarize yourself with the Workshop Gear Page
Will I get copies of the Zoom session recordings?
Yes — all pre-workshop and post-workshop sessions are recorded and shared with participants.
I've never been to Tokyo. Will I be lost?
Sharon and her partner Henry will navigate the group through Tokyo's public transit system together. Tokyo is remarkably easy to travel around , and the city's scale and energy are part of what makes it so photographically extraordinary.
Is this suitable for beginners?
To maximize your benefit from Sharon’s Destination Workshops, it is recommended to have knowledge of Basic and Intermediate Photoshop (layers, masks, selections, pen tool, and gradients).
The fundamental principles of Image Stacking and Long Exposure Photography will not be taught during the workshop, rather, they will be mentioned and clarified of course should you have any questions, and most certainly, encouraged to use. If you already have knowledge of these techniques, awesome! You will benefit greatly and Sharon can help you take your images to the next level! However, If you need to brush up on your Photoshop skills and would like to learn the Image Stacking technique, please refer to Sharon’s Online Workshops, which are taught periodically.
How do I register?
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TOKYO 2026 WORKSHOP