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Rei Hirayama

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Abstract, Fine Art, Minimalism, Street

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Japan

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I photograph the light of the city, seeking the quiet moments of drama hidden within everyday life. Subtle reflections, long shadows and fleeting highlights reveal traces of human presence and solitude — moments that often disappear before anyone notices. My work stands on two pillars: intense color and tranquil shadow. Through these elements, I aim to present the multifaceted expressions of urban light in their most honest and distilled form. I primarily work with Leica M11-P Leica SL2-S, moving between different ways of seeing and sensing space. BIFA 2025 Silver, Honorable Mention TIFA 2025 Honorable Mention APA 2025 Honorble Mention MPA 2025 Honorble Mention

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2026Color Photography Contest

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