Shizen Style
This channel focuses on Japanese aesthetics, Photography, Japanese gardens and culture. A Shizen Style is about designing a lifestyle of bringing nature into our modern lives. Joshua 'Gensetsu' Smith, PhD aims to foster an appreciation for human creativity and nature.
"Shizen" is Japanese for "nature, natural, and spontaneous." The Japanese concept for this term includes the creative human elements we bring to nature as well.
This human and nature connection is highlighted on this channel through things like landscape photography and fine art photography, Japanese gardening, Japan travel, Japanese culture and my shakuhachi bamboo flute playing. Think of Shizen Style as a guide to fostering a contemporary lifestyle of living naturally.
I talk about wabi-sabi (acceptance of transience and imperfection) and other aesthetic and design principles that help you develop your own Shizen Style as well as photography.
From Ring to Watch - A Natural Health Tech Evolution, Shizen Style
The Japanese Design SECRET That Works for Gardens, Homes, and Even Your Mind
Three MINDSET SHIFTS That Transformed My LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY - Shizen Style
8 Steps to Master Local Photography — Wabi-Sabi Style!
Zen Mind, Garden Design: The Profound Philosophy of Shunmyo Masuno
Why the Sony 70-200mm f/4 is My Favorite Lens for Slow, Intentional Photography
What It Means to Be a Shizen Style Fine Art Photographer
The Quiet Lens: How to Photograph Fleeting Moments with Wabi-Sabi
Lessons From Winter: Zen, Haiku & the Art of Mindful Photography
Revolutionize Your Photography: Embrace the Simple Art of Stillness ｜Seijaku
Capture the Moment: How ICHIGO ICHIE Can Transform Your Photography
What Japanese Gardens Teach Us About Depth—and Life | Japanese Garden Design
Photographing Autumn’s End | Aki no Kure 秋の暮
Shinto and Shizen: The Japanese Art of Living with Nature 🌿
10 Hidden Benefits of Japanese Gardens for a Calmer Mind
How to Use Komorebi (Dappled Light) in Photography
Discover Komorebi: Japan’s Subtle Aesthetic of Dappled Light
Momiji and Tradition: The Japanese Love Affair with Autumn Maples
How to Photograph Japanese Maples | 7 Essential Autumn Photography Tips
Japanese Superfoods for Healthy Living and Longevity
Sound of the Lotus (蓮の響) | Shakuhachi Flute Music by Gensetsu
Finding Beauty in the Fleeting: How Mono no Aware Can Transform Your Perspective
Japanese Aesthetics in Everyday Life: Transform Your Perspective
Morning Dew in Japanese Aesthetics: Embracing Transience Through Nature's Beauty
7 Tips for Fostering Creative Flow in Photography
The Beginner's Guide to the Japanese Tea Garden | The Shade Gardens of Chaniwa and Roji
Photography's Secret Ingredient: How Intrinsic Motivation Fuels Creativity
5 ESSENTIAL Camera Accessories I’m Using in 2024
The 3 Pillars of Japanese Minimalism | A Deep Dive Into Japanese Aesthetics
What Does Flow State Feel Like in Photography? Recognizing Photographic Flow