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I can't wait to hear your story and make some images with you.
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ayako
ABOUT AYAKO
Local Japanese photographer who knows the best hidden gems in town!
My work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, the New York Times, the Guardian and various other magazines and publications.
I am very good at giving guidance on posing so you look nice and relaxed. I’m punctual and I always have a backup plan in case of rain.
I have twin daughters and also am an attention to detail person - I pay extra attention to hair, makeup malfunctions etc... It's my job to make sure you look your best!
My ultimate goal is finding natural, love-filled moments and preserving memories that are anything but staged.
You will treasure these photos for years to come and you'll even have some serious fun in the process!
Languages Spoken: English, Japanese, French.
Favourite Place to Shoot: Shinjuku, because shoots there can incorporate both the city and the wonderful nature in Shinjuku Gyoen park. The park is huge so something is always blooming!
3 Facts about Ayako
I love taking visitors on food tours in Tokyo and sharing lists of my favorite places to eat!
I can not live without nuts! I have a weakness for pecans, cashew nuts and pistachios. 😋
I was a stand-up comedian in NYC - I have a host of tricks up my sleeve to ease even the most camera-shy person!For 22 years, I have dedicated my life to the art of the portrait.
For 22 years, I have dedicated my life to the art of the portrait.
As a visual storyteller, I strive to capture authentic, honest moments through a photojournalistic lens, because I love nothing more than witnessing and documenting genuine, spirited human connection.
My technical foundation was built at the world’s leading art institutions, graduating from the University of the Arts London and studying at The Cooper Union in New York City. I began my career in the high-stakes world of rock and roll, assisting an elite photographer who shot legends like The Who and Metallica, while simultaneously honing my narrative skills making documentaries for the Discovery Channel.
After working for major newspapers in London, I moved to Monaco, where I spent 9 years photographing the world’s most elite racers. This journey ultimately saw my work featured on the global stage within the pages of The New York Times, The Guardian, and Harper’s Bazaar. I believe there is a profound difference between taking a picture and creating an image; quality isn’t a filter, it is a history of dedication.
My perspective behind the camera is deeply informed by a life lived across many artistic disciplines. When I am not behind the lens, I am a licensed Kimono Kitsuke master and an apprentice to an eighty-three-year-old kimono painting master, a practice that keeps me grounded in the delicate precision of my Japanese heritage.
My ability to connect with subjects is uniquely rooted in my time as a stand-up comedian in New York City. Furthermore, as an amateur opera singer, pianist, and cellist, I bring a sense of musical rhythm and emotional crescendo to every image I compose. When you hire me, you are investing in over two decades of commercial excellence and an artistic eye refined across the world’s most iconic cultural landscapes.
I’m also a photographer for flytographer.
ポートレートを撮り始めて22年間になります。フォトジャーナリズムの手法でありのままの姿を写真に記録し、写真を見返した時にその時のストーリーがよみがえってくるような写真になればなぁと思っています。
イギリスのボーディングスクールを卒業後ロンドン芸術大学チェルシー校、ニューヨーククーパーユニオン芸術学部で美術を学ぶ。卒業後はディスカバリーチャンネルで働いたのち、コンランショップなどでプロダクトデザイナーを務める。その後読売新聞の広告デザイナーなとを経て９年の間モナコを拠点にF１レーサーやサッカー選手の家族写真を担当する。青山着物学院師範。現在は東京を拠点に世界各地で撮影を行う。作品はニューヨークタイムズ、ガーディアン、ハーパーズバザーなどに掲載される。