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If everyday people are expected to be “perfect,” with flawless skin, smaller bodies, and the right features, imagine how much more these pressures weigh on those in the entertainment industry.
This is @rie.purin.muffin , a model and actress based in Japan. She shared her adventurous stories of how she scarred her face and body, yet never allowed those scars to stop her from pursuing her dreams.
How often do we tell ourselves:
“I don’t look the part to be an actress.”
“I don’t have the right story to be a speaker.”
“I want to apply for that job, but I’m not qualified enough.”
It’s so easy to stop ourselves from reaching for what we want because we feel we don’t meet the standards or the unrealistic expectations set before us. Sometimes we think, “I’m not healed enough yet… once I fix this, then I’ll be ready.” But the truth is, your “flaws” are not flaws at all. They are your perfect imperfections, often the very thing that others see, admire, and connect with.
You are worthy as you are. Strength is not born from perfection, but from embracing the stories etched into us. Thank you, Rie, for sharing your light and courage through the Kintsugi Portrait Experience.
If you feel called to celebrate your own story in this way, I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message or visit the link in bio.
#mua @makeupfromkanako
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11 hours ago
The TOPTIA Photography Kintsugi Reclamation Portrait Experience is very close to my heart. It is a reminder of the powerful resilience that lives within us all.
Volodymyr carries a story of profound strength, a journey marked by loss, survival, and new beginnings here in Japan. His portrait will be part of our 2026 exhibition. It stands as a testament to how beauty and meaning can emerge from even the deepest fractures.
Thank you @volodumurzybkiv for trusting me to share your story visually with the world. Through your light, others find the courage to see themselves with strength and dignity.
If you feel called to be part of the Kintsugi Portrait Experience, I’d love to hear from you. Message me or visit the link in bio.
#MUA : @makeupfromkanako
Venue: TOPTIA Kawaguchi Studio
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2 days ago
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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5 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.
#MUA @kennfk.makeup.artist
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6 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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1 week ago
Glowing during both Day & Night - capturing it all with Justin! Till next time - TopTia
Created by @qualitea_27
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3 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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4 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?
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2 months ago