When people first reach out to me at the studio, one of the most common questions I hear is: ” Do I need a headshot or a portrait?” A lot of times, it seems like they’re the same thing. If you’re ever in the Facebook group, Headshot Photographers, you’ll find a common debate about what constitutes a headshot versus a portrait, and whether portraits are appropriate in a headshot Facebook group. But the truth is, they do […]

ATTN: This is an invitation to see the beauty in yourself! When was the last time you looked at a photo of yourself and truly appreciated what you saw? Not just the smile or the outfit, but YOU! For many of us, being in front of the camera can feel vulnerable and even scary. We’ve been taught to critique ourselves before we celebrate ourselves. We focus on the hips we wish were different, the lines […]

In the flurry of work emails meetings deadlines and social obligations it’s easy to become wrapped up in the identity our jobs and responsibilities set upon us. To others we introduce ourselves as our titles: ” I’m a project manager.” ” I am a teacher a parent an executive.” these are all important rules but they’re not always the full story. Rarely do we pause to ask ourselves: Who am I beyond the hats I wear? What brings me joy when […]

I get a lot of clients wanting that urban Tokyo look when discussing where they want to be photographed. We’ll go through a list of potential locations. Some neighborhoods are too young, while others are too fanciful. But there are a few locations that really strike the cord of current global and sophisticated with a touch of nature that are deemed the best places in Tokyo to capture a professional yet authentic look! Here is a ranked list of my favorite options […]