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Autumn Family Photos with TopTia: Book Your Bi-annual Session Now!

As we all look forward to getting past the rainy, hot, and muggy season, many of us are welcoming the cooler weather with open arms. Autumn is coming soon and now is the perfect time to book your family sessions. Finishing off the year with special prints, photo collections, or even holiday cards can close this 2021 year on a nicer note. Why are Family Sessions Bi-annual? Throughout the year TOPTIA Photography largely specializes in […]

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Tokyo-Based Photographer Receives Professional Certification from the Professional Photographers of America!

Aoyama, Tokyo, March 10, 2021 Tia Haygood of TOPTIA Photography in Aoyama, Tokyo has earned the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Tia earned this destination after completing an intensive program that measures her artistic and technical competence. Professional Photographers of America currently recognize fewer than 2,500 CPPs. “It was something I wanted to achieve for over 4 years now. A way to distinguish me from other photographers both domestic […]

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Cherry Blossoms Carry More Memories Than You Think

Pink Season, or Cherry Blossom Season, is my favorite season! Granted I don’t have any pink-colored notebooks, bags or clothing but I really like stepping outside to enjoy the soft blue sky juxtaposed with the equally soft pink cherry blossom trees. EVERYWHERE! Of course there will be many party-goers enjoying there store-bought or hand made bentos with friends and family but the real joy for photographers -and retirees with top of the line cameras- is […]

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Portrait Photography: Capturing Jaime

A New Year and New Studio Surprisingly, January is not a very popular time to photograph headshots nor portraits (no pandemic withstanding). It’s cold and while the Tokyo illuminations images are absolutely spectacular, they often aren’t practical to use all year round. This time of year, I would be covering events such as Japanese Shinenkais or New Year Parties for companies wanting a great start to the new year ahead. Feeling a bit restless, I […]

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Our Memorable Moments of 2020

What a year! Many of us are sitting down to soba and tempura to welcoming the new year. Take a look a some of our memorable event, branding, headshot, and portrait sessions during our difficult yet hopeful 2020 year. TOPTIA’s Memorable 2020 Moments

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