Street Style: Mixing Textures
Loving this edgy look that I got to photograph today of fashion blogger, La Vie Du Papillon! She was playful with contrasting details, ranging from intricate lace to supple leather to masculine boots. The flowy dress combined with the leather jacket made it a really fun photoshoot because we were able to experiment with so many different angles! She finished the look by adding accessories – details are crucial, ladies! xoxo, Janice
Street Style: Pretty in White
Fall is fast approaching here in LA, but that doesn’t mean we have to put away our summery breezy looks quite yet! Fashion blogger, Yana from La Vie du Papillon, wore a beautiful off-the-shoulder white blouse with a stunning white, flowy dress. Her yellow shoes and colorful Valentino bag really added the pop of color to her outfit – loved the look! xoxo, Hiromi
My First Indian Wedding… as a guest!
A couple weekends ago, Mike and I attended my college friend’s Nimisha & Alton’s big, fat Indian wedding in Hua Hin, Thailand. We decided to turn this wonderful opportunity into a Thailand vacation where we visited Bangkok first, and then head down to the coastal town of Hua Hin. Nimi and Alton’s wedding took place at the beautiful Anantara resort, right on the water! And boy, do her family and friends know how to party! The wedding was a four day event, starting with the private “Welcome Pool Party” at the Lagoon of the resort. Wow – this pool party was
Our Thailand Escape
Visiting Thailand has been on the top of my bucket list for quite some time now. Ever since I first heard about the Floating Market, I’ve wanted to see it for myself. When my dear friend, Nimisha from college, announced that she’s getting married in Thailand , Mike and I decided to turn this into a 9-day vacation, where we spent 5 days and 4 nights in Bangkok and the rest of our stay in Hua Hin, where she was getting married. Despite the long uncomfortable, 20 hour journey from Los Angeles to Guangzhou, China to Bangkok, we had an incredible experience
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I call myself a ‘people’ photographer, specializing in capturing the personalities of people through family, newborn and event photography. I’m originally German-Japanese and was raised embracing both cultures. I was raised in Japan and in many parts of Europe, until I finally settled in Los Angeles to call it my permanent home. My love for photography started at an early age. A fun hobby eventually turned in to a passion when I found joy in taking candid photos of my friends. Naturally, my love for photography turned in to a lifestyle and I was asked to photograph people’s milestones and celebrations. And so, my photography business was born in 2010.