Hello, I'm Jason Garcia

My Ethos

For more than three decades, I've been using a camera to explore the world and find the stories that shape my life in cities. My journey as a photographer started on the streets of San Diego, USA and has changed a lot since I moved to Tokyo, where I now live.

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To the General Public: My images are a way for you to slow down and view my world. They are less about what is in the picture and more about how I see to the feeling of a place. You might just find both comfort and discomfort in some of the spots, but that's my mission.

 

To the Private Collector: You are buying a piece of history that has been meticulously curated. My work is a unique encounter of East and West, through a disciplined eye of one who has been shooting for decades. Every image shows the power of images. Not only pictures but also links to a search for visual creativity that has been going on for decades and is part of my daily life.

 

My Background

My name is Jason, and I've lived in Tokyo since 2017. I've been behind the camera for more than 35 years, but right now I feel more creative than ever.

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I like quiet places and dark corners of the city, both in the middle of Tokyo and on the edges (which I call "The Outer Rim"). My goal is pretty simple, I photograph life as it really is, but with a twist. 

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I show my work in a few gallery shows each year, where I tell visual stories about my time on the street. I also enjoy teaching. I offer one-on-one sessions to help you improve your technical skills or find your own "visual voice."

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Drop me a line. I’d love to connect.