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.

A woman with dark, wavy hair and light skin, wearing a black top and a gold wristwatch, standing against a plain gray background. She has a gentle smile and is crossing her arms.

Capturing Life as It Happens

A woman in a white cap and jacket standing outdoors in front of mountains and fog.

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.

A collage of outdoor and travel photos showing different people: children in traditional and casual clothing, a woman standing by a river, a woman on a hiking trail, tourists in front of a landscape with mountains and lakes, and a young woman in a hallway.

Capturing life as it quietly unfolds.

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, light skin, and wearing a beige textured top, looking directly at the camera against a warm, reddish-brown background.
Talk With Mayumi
Children wearing festive hats and celebrating outdoors.