Ahoy, I'm Mayumi!
I’m a photographer who loves capturing moments as they naturally unfold — the quiet smiles, soft gestures, and genuine connections that happen in between.
Capturing Life as It Happens
Candid storytelling is at the heart of my work, but I’m always there to gently guide you with simple, comfortable posing when you need it, or when I feel a little direction will help bring out the best in you.
My approach is calm and unobtrusive, allowing you to simply be yourselves while I pay attention to the small details that make your story unique. I care more about honest emotion than perfection, and I hope my images feel warm, grounded, and timeless.
If a relaxed, natural, and heartfelt style speaks to you, I’d be honored to create something meaningful together.
From a small city in Japan, Imabari to the World: A Journey with a Camera
Originally from Imabari City, Ehime, I studied fashion business in Osaka, and later worked as a product photographer at ZOZO, Japan’s largest fashion e-commerce company. After nearly five years, I felt the pull to explore new horizons and see the world beyond Japan.
In 2018, I relocated to Vancouver, Canada, and later to New Zealand with my camera and my life partner. It was there, surrounded by new places and faces, that I rediscovered my love for photography and realized how much I wanted to capture life’s small, genuine moments.
I returned to Vancouver in 2020, and what began as a hobby quickly became my calling — a way to tell stories, preserve memories, and celebrate life through my lens.
In January 2026, I moved to Prague, where I am now continuing my journey as a photographer, capturing new stories in a new environment.
Capturing life as it quietly unfolds.
