What if the way you’ve been taught to see yourself… isn’t the truth?
You’ve spent a lifetime looking at your body — picking it apart, judging it in still frames, holding it to impossible standards. But what if the parts you’ve been told to hide… are actually the most breathtaking?
Like Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, your body carries stories that aren’t meant to be erased, but celebrated. Every scar, every shift, every change is proof of your resilience.
Join the Kintsugi Reclamation Movement! https://zurl.co/Cglzy
A one-of-a-kind portrait session that celebrates your body, your story, and your strength — with gentleness, truth, and gold. A photo doesn’t define your worth, it’s only a moment in time. But when that moment reflects who you are and how you want to feel, it becomes something more. A mirror. A reclamation. A reminder of how far you’ve come. A celebration of who you are, fully and honestly.
📹by @qualitea_27
📍TOPTIA CYK Studio
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2 days ago
Kintsugi Reclamation – Your Story, Your Strength, Your Gold
The scars we carry whether on the surface or within are not flaws to hide, but chapters of who we are. Just like Kintsugi, where broken pieces are mended with gold, these lines of living become reminders of resilience, beauty, and strength.
We all carry marks! Childhood falls, unexpected moments, life's inevitable breaks. In the Japanese art of Kintsugi are seen as beauty. Gold flows through breaks, creating something more magnificent than what came before. Through our powerful portrait session we reimagine fractures as art — giving you space to see yourself not in spite of your story, but because of it. Every line holds power. Every mark tells of survival that refused to shatter completely.
Book your own Kintsugi Session and reclaim every moment that made you.
Thank you @olga_nasiedkina for being part of the Kintsugi Portrait Experience.
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3 days ago
You know that feeling when someone really gets you? That's what I'm after in every single session. I've photographed everyone over the years from CEOs to rising actors, and they all come in with the same worry: "What if I look awkward? What if I don't know what to do with my hands?"
But honestly? The best shots always happen when we drop the masks and let authenticity shine through. I've intentionally created a space where you can simply be yourself. You don't need to pretend or perform for an imaginary audience. The executives, professionals, and creatives I work with in Tokyo all have one thing in common – they light up when they feel genuinely comfortable. That's when the real magic happens.
Send me a message or comment below to experience what that feels like.
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5 days ago
Glowing during both Day & Night - capturing it all with Justin! Till next time - TopTia
Created by @qualitea_27
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2 weeks ago
Slowing down on the bustling streets of Tokyo with @jouzero ! It was a pleasure photographing you!
Created by @qualitea_27
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3 weeks ago
Life feels easier when things fall into place. When love flows, when your body is strong, and when joy comes naturally.
But what about the moments that test you?
When illness reshapes your reflection.
When loss leaves an emptiness.
When rejection lingers.
When strength is something you have to fight for.
These moments are not flaws to erase.They are chapters of your story.
Kintsugi Reclamation is a portrait experience that transforms resilience into gold. It’s about honoring your story, your strength, and every moment that shaped you — from the quiet battles to the powerful rise. We’d like to invite you into this movement of healing, reflection, and visual affirmation.
Click the link in bio to join the Kintsugi reclamation project.
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4 weeks ago
To Your Many Selves, To Your Ongoing Becoming.
Do you ever truly hold space for every version of yourself you've ever been? It’s an incredible journey to look back and connect with the younger you who held audacious dreams, and then to witness the powerful, evolving person you are today, actively living or building towards them. Perhaps there were times you received profound wisdom from elders, advice that didn't quite land because you were too young, or simply not ready to hear it. But now, doesn't that ancient insight often settle into your bones, making more sense than ever before?
Think about how your personal soundtrack has evolved, from the melodies that defined your youth to the rich, complex harmonies resonating with your present self. Every single chapter, every phase, every "you"—the triumphs, the stumbles, the quiet moments of introspection—has uniquely shaped who you are right now.
Celebrate your growth, honor the very fires you've walked through and continue to recognize the immense strength and resilience you've cultivated on the other side. This ongoing evolution? It's not a finished story; it's a living, breathing masterpiece that’s just getting started. Imagine who you’ll be a year from now, or even five.
What a remarkable journey to embrace!
Model: Client
Venue: TOPTIA Photography Kawaguchi Studio
Lighting: @profoto
Backdrops: @gravitybackdrops
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1 month ago
Bringing back the Unboxing Series here at TopTia!
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1 month ago
#behindthescenes footage from our Headshot Marathon! Whether professional or personal, headshots bring to the surface our internal strengths, hard work, and dedication to life-long passions ❤️
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2 months ago
This life was never meant to be experienced alone. Wherever you are, whoever you’re with, remember to connect with intention.
Some of the most meaningful moments in my journey as a photographer in Tokyo have come from building genuine community. Whether it’s fellow creatives, clients, or kind strangers turned friends; the connections we nurture shape who we become.
Not sure where to start?
1. Join a local class that aligns with your hobbies
2. Say yes to that networking event you’ve been eyeing
3. Make time for the people you love
4. Be kind to someone who crosses your path today
And if you're craving something more personal, a portrait session might be the perfect way to celebrate who you are in this season — as a creative, a couple, a founder, or a family. We offer headshots, lifestyle portraits, and so much more.
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2 months ago
Tokyo, are you ready?
Our Headshot Marathon Day is happening this Saturday, and I’m beyond excited to bring the magic of last summer’s Charlotte marathon right here to Tokyo. Expect an editorial-style headshot, professional makeup, and that signature Toptia energy you know and love 📸
Can’t make it this weekend? You’ve still got time to join our Kintsugi Reclamation Project — a heartfelt visual journey you won’t want to miss. DM us for details.
Also… can you believe we’re already in the second half of the year? I’m so excited to see what’s ahead for Toptia Photography and the beautiful people we’ll meet along the way.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and as always keep showing up as your full self.
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2 months ago
✨ We’re Sold Out! ✨
TOPTIA's Tokyo Headshot Marathon this Saturday is fully booked! Thank you to everyone joining us!
Curious about future events or want a peek behind the scenes?
Join the newsletter to stay in the loop! 💌
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2 months ago
Starting a new chapter in your business?
You’ve nailed your mission, picked your colors, built your website… but what about the face behind it all? Your brand is you! Your energy, your presence, your story. And how you show up visually is everything.
I work with entrepreneurs, creatives, and founders who want more than just a headshot. My branding sessions are designed to capture the confident, polished, and real version of you whether in the studio or on location. From bold portraits to behind-the-scenes moments, every image is created with the intention to reflect your essence and support your goals. Because strong branding isn’t just about looking good. It’s about building trust, connection, and showing the world who you really are.
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2 months ago
Life asks so much of you. Deadlines, expectations and people who need you. Rooms where you have to speak up, hold back, lead, listen, nurture, deliver. And yet here you are showing up again and again, sometimes with grace, sometimes with grit, often with both. But in all the doing, don’t forget: you’re allowed to just be.
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You are more than your role, more than your title, more than what you give to others. You are allowed to take up space. To wear the red dress. To walk into the room with presence, even if your voice shakes a little. You don’t need to wait for the “right” moment to be seen, appreciated, or captured. You are already enough.
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Let this be your reminder: You’re not behind. You’re not too much. You’re not invisible.
So keep going, yes. But also: Pause. Exhale. See yourself.
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2 months ago