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.
週末は野外撮影に行く予定です。
I plan to go outdoor photography this weekend.
野外撮影のコツを教えてください。
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.
このカメラは屋外撮影に最適です。
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.
アウトドア撮影のワークショップに参加した。
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.
彼は風景写真を撮るのが趣味です。
His hobby is taking landscape photos.
北海道で風景写真をたくさん撮りました。
I took a lot of landscape photos in Hokkaido.
Nature photography, often including wildlife and plants, not just landscapes.
自然写真のコンテストに応募した。
I entered a nature photography contest.
A hybrid term sometimes used in blogs or social media, but not standard.
アウトドア風景写真を撮るのが好きです。
I like taking outdoor landscape photos.
Taking photos in outdoor urban environments, such as streets, parks, or cityscapes.
Common term for candid street photography, often fashion or daily life. Note: スナップ写真 means snapshot.
東京でストリートスナップを楽しんだ。
I enjoyed street photography in Tokyo.
Literally 'in-town photography', a more general term for shooting in urban outdoor areas.
街中撮影では許可が必要な場合がある。
You may need permission for outdoor photography in the city.
Taking portraits of people in outdoor settings, using natural light and backgrounds.
Standard term for outdoor portrait photography.
屋外ポートレートの撮影会に参加した。
I joined an outdoor portrait photo session.
A more technical term, often used in photography guides.
野外人物撮影のテクニックを学ぶ。
Learn techniques for outdoor portrait photography.
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.
今日は公園でロケ撮影があります。
We have an outdoor location shoot at the park today.
Explicitly outdoor location shooting, often used in media production.
野外ロケは天候に左右される。
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.