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7 Quick Tips on How to Prepare for a Photo Session

Hello again! We still have some time until our photo session but I wanted to share a few quick tips that will make your photo session experience a memorable and fun one! Here are a some details to think about that are sure-fire ways to get lots of amazing photos in the time we have together. Below is a list of key points for the day ahead. Checking off all the items on this list […]

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The Soca in Japan Festival Experience

Early June, I got a request to cover an event in September for an annual Soca Festival. At the time, I had no idea what a Soca festival was and wanted to learn more about it. I spent hours with my client, who is from Trinidad, learning about the Caribbean event and how similar it was the annual Brazilian winter event, Carnival. I won’t lie. I was nervous about photographing an event that is known […]

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When Coronavirus Cancellations Hits Graduation Ceremonies

Many years ago (I won’t say how many), I walked to my graduation ceremony donned in a cap and gown for a second time. This time, I was getting my double major diploma in Political Science and Asian Studies – Japanese. My family and friends were in the same room together congratulating me for completing my long 4-year journey. In 2020, there have been cancelled events, social gatherings and even school amid this COVID-19 outbreak. […]

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Women's conference event in Toyko

Personal Branding: 6 Things to Consider in the Post-Session Process

We did it! After all of our planning, coordinating and shooting, we have created a solid collection of images for your brand! I’m so excited to show these images to you for the selection process. As you might have heard when we last spoke, I’ll be sharing with you all of the photos from our session (Don’t worry that awkward photo where you might have blinked will not be in the collection). Before you take […]

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Tia Haygood,, Photographer in Japan

Is it safe to book a photo session during COVID-19 Pandemic?

A few clients have asked me if it was possible (and safe) to book a photo session with me. It’s been over a week of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s State of Emergency and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike’s stern messaging on flattening the curve, and there is a growing responsibility to stay smart and stay safe by reducing non-essential activities and remaining home. Nonetheless, i’s been a silver lining for many of us working on a […]

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