Four black and white photos of a young woman with long wavy hair, showcasing various joyful and contemplative expressions.

I’m a photographer and videographer based in Japan.

My work is guided by nostalgia and gentleness. I find and reflect the singular beauty in each person and place I photograph.

I’ve shot photo and video content for a wide range of hotel, hospitality and travel clients.

The New York Times, Tokyo Weekender, Nikon, Imperial Hotel, MAISON Ë, adidas Tokyo, Grand Hyatt Tokyo, The Peninsula Tokyo, FUFU Japan, Esses Magazine
An elegant white building with large windows and balconies, lit from inside, is seen at dusk with pink and purple sky in the background. There are chairs outside on a patio and trees with leaves in the foreground.
A serene autumn scene in a Japanese garden with colorful maple trees, a small flowing stream, moss-covered rocks, and a traditional wooden fence in the background.
TIAD, Nagoya
A view of Mount Fuji with cherry blossom trees in the foreground.
Hotel FUFU Karuizawa
A woman wearing a bright orange blazer and red netted pants walks down metal outdoor stairs. She has blonde hair, large pink sunglasses, and carries a pink textured bag. The scene is outdoors with trees and a modern building in the background.
Hotel FUFU Kawaguchiko
A hotel or apartment living room with large windows and white curtains, a sofa with colorful pillows, a round coffee table, and a cozy armchair, overlooking a balcony with trees outside.
Group of people dressed in traditional Japanese clothing holding colorful parasols, standing on rocky terrain near a waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering a cityscape view of tall modern buildings. The room has a dark gray sofa with orange and patterned throw pillows, a white round coffee table, and four orange chairs with wooden frames. The floo
A plated dessert with a creamy topping, black caviar, and garnishes on a black plate.
A woman with dark hair styled in an updo, wearing makeup with red lipstick, gold earrings with pearls, a white lace top, and a black blazer with white piping, sitting against a dark background and winking at the camera.
Close-up of a person holding a tea leaf between their fingers in a garden, with greenery in the background.
A person wearing a pink hat, pink shirt, and matching pink pants standing in a city alleyway with tall buildings on either side, looking confident and stylish.
A white square plate with a piece of cooked meat, a small roasted potato, and some red and green vegetables, garnished with sauce and herbs, placed on a wooden table.
A lively downtown street scene at dusk featuring illuminated signs, including a large sign for TOH GALLERY 10, an electronic billboard advertising Yoyogi Broadway with mentions of art, food, and music, and a neon sign for Broadway Diner. There are bl
A musician wearing a black leather jacket and sunglasses is playing an electric guitar on stage during a concert with dramatic lighting.
A woman with dark hair in a braid, wearing a black shirt, sitting at a wooden table, preparing food with various dishes and bowls, in a cozy, dimly lit room with wooden walls and green lamps.
A bedroom with dark wood walls, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a teapot and two cups, and a lamp in the background
An urban street scene at dusk with tall modern glass buildings, utility poles, overhead wires, a bridge, and a few pedestrians and motorbikes.
A person dressed in traditional clothing stands in front of a large fire, with smoke and flames in the background, possibly during a ritual or ceremony.
A clownfish swimming among sea anemone tentacles in a coral reef.
A woman with blond hair looking over her shoulder, holding a magnifying glass in her right hand, wearing a light pink satin dress, with a clear blue sky background.

Highlights

  • Produced photo and video content for hundreds of clients globally

  • Shot The New York Times “Guide to Tokyo”

  • Grew Tokyo Weekender’s official Instagram, @tokyoweekender, from 9,000 to 377,000+ followers, positioning it as a leading voice in Tokyo’s media landscape and resulting in significant brand recognition.

  • I produced, shot and edited a short documentary about a community of ocean swimmers in Australia which debuted at the North Bellarine film festival. You can watch it here.

Three magazine covers of Tokyo Weekender. The left cover features a woman in a long dress standing in water with mountains in the background, titled 'The Great Escape.' The middle cover shows a black-and-white image of a man with glasses, with the headline 'Stay Punk!'. The right cover displays a landscape photo of Mount Fuji with a clear blue sky, titled 'The Bucket List'.
See my portfolio

  • My niche obsession is exploring, photographing and writing about retro hotels and kissaten in Japan

  • I collect old and unusual cameras

  • I love to share free photography education. Photography changed my life so I feel it’s only fair to pay it forward.

I’m open to discussing projects and collaborations. Please contact me.

Photo of a woman wearing a beige knit hat taking a selfie with a camera, reflected in a mirror with a yellow frame.