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 […]

Your professional headshot is more than just a photo. This investment is a powerful tool for building your brand. Whether in corporate, an entrepreneur, or creative, strategic use of your headshot can enhance your standing across multiple platforms and websites. Look at the ideas listed below to make the most of your professional images. LinkedIn is Your Digital First Impression. LinkedIn’s crop space is notoriously tiny. Make sure your image has enough space above the head and […]

Some of you might remember Terrence Holden from his very well-known podcast, Tokyo Speaks. Terrence, the fedora-claded conversationist from the US and his guests spoke in a fully kitted out van discussing some amazing stories. He’s returned with a new YouTube Channel called Japan Network Live in hopes to continue the work he started with Tokyo Speaks but is now focused on entrepreneurs based in Japan who are open to sharing the great and perhaps […]

This year was such a transformative year! Networking with other creatives and diving deeper into my craft offered some fantastic questions about myself and even more rifting answers. Here are some of my most memorable moments of 2024. December Meeting Geisha in Obama, Fukui October Going to Australia while reading Chris Orwig’s Book Authentic Portraits and having deep connections with family and new friends in Australia. August Looking at how far TOPTIA has come from […]