Translation guide
The practice of taking photographs outside, often in natural settings. This guide covers how to express the concept naturally in Japanese, from general terms to specific genres like landscape or street photography.
To refer to the activity or genre of taking photos outdoors, without specifying a particular subject.
The most direct and common term for outdoor photography, used in both casual and professional contexts.
I plan to go outdoor photography this weekend.
Please give me some tips for outdoor photography.
Similar to 野外撮影, but slightly more formal or technical. Often used in manuals or specifications.
This camera is ideal for outdoor photography.
A loanword phrase that may be used in marketing or by enthusiasts, but less common than 野外撮影.
I attended an outdoor photography workshop.
Specifically referring to photographing natural scenery, such as mountains, forests, or seascapes.
The standard term for landscape photography. Can refer to both the activity and the resulting photos.
His hobby is taking landscape photos.
I took a lot of landscape photos in Hokkaido.
Nature photography, often including wildlife and plants, not just landscapes.
I entered a nature photography contest.
A hybrid term sometimes used in blogs or social media, but not standard.
Taking photos in outdoor urban environments, such as streets, parks, or cityscapes.
Taking portraits of people in outdoor settings, using natural light and backgrounds.
Referring to a planned outdoor photo shoot, such as for a model, product, or event.
Short for 'location shooting', commonly used in film and photography for on-location outdoor shoots.
We have an outdoor location shoot at the park today.
Explicitly outdoor location shooting, often used in media production.
Outdoor location shoots are affected by the weather.
Both mean outdoor photography. 野外撮影 is more common in everyday language, while 屋外撮影 is slightly more formal and often used in technical contexts like camera specifications. In most casual situations, 野外撮影 is preferred.
撮影 refers to the act of taking photos, while 写真 refers to the photos themselves. For example, 風景写真 means landscape photos, but 風景撮影 means the act of taking landscape photos. Use 撮影 when emphasizing the activity.
I like taking outdoor landscape photos.
You may need permission for outdoor photography in the city.
Learn techniques for outdoor portrait photography.