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A beautiful young woman wearing an orange woven top facing the camera - Headshot photos, Actor’s Portfolio, Actors Headshot

Becoming an Actor in Japan

While yes, having a visual representation of yourself will absolutely take you far in becoming an actor in Japan, there are also a few unique situations you’ll most definitely find yourself in on your quest to become an actor in Japan. This is especially true if you’re coming from another country or perhaps are prioritizing speaking English more so than Japanese. Here we’ll talk about how your actor’s headshots can play into becoming an actor […]

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A professional man in a black suit facing the camera for a brand shoot - Tokyo Portrait Photographer, Headshot photos

Dressing for a Corporate Headshot Photo

Halfway through every consultation I have with a business or corporate client for a headshot photo session, I hear the classic question, “What should I wear?” It’s not a dumb question nor an offputting one but namely an invitation to me to style my client or that the client is open to doing something outside of their comfort zone or day-to-day routine. It’s also an invitation to shop and explore, especially for clients who are […]

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Admiring the Full Bloom

Styling Tips: What to Wear for Your Cherry Blossom Photoshoot

Cherry Blossom petals are almost in the air and it is the first time in four years Tokyo is permitting open use of parks and gardens for hanami celebrations. I’m sure a lot of you are planning a hanami picnic, a sakura photo session or BOTH! For many of us, we are in awe of the soft pink colors with the gorgeous blue skies. It would be a bit of a clash to wear something […]

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A young pretty woman wearing a shiny outfit, in a unique curly hairstyle, posing for a magazine photo - Model Headshot

Getting into Japan’s Modeling Industry

Coming to Japan with the intent of becoming a model is a tempting journey. Especially for those who have done some previous modeling in their home countries. Being a bit of an outsider in terms of looks is absolutely an advantage. But what do you do?  Here are 5 tips for those interested in modeling in Japan 1. Do Your Research As with anything new, it would be best to understand the market. Modeling in […]

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Black and white shot of a woman with her little boy raised in her hands - Tokyo Portrait Photographer, family photography

Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week in Japan

Today we bring Black Breastfeeding Awareness week to a close. Thank you so much to Ritarsha Farqan and her amazing collection of black mothers who bonded over their stories of some hardships and benefits they experienced breastfeeding (and currently breastfeeding) their children. While in Japan photography has taken me on many journeys these few years. Some journeys are fun and full of laughter others can be hard and difficult to watch. Seeing 8 mothers laugh, […]

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