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I'm always having to look for a suitable background to make portraits on the spot. This university professor of psychology was photographed at a snack area but I like how the lines converge behind him and the fact that it's monochromatic forming a contrast where the subject stand out ..read more

  This year has been very warm and Spring has come early to Japan.  I think everything is running about 2 weeks earlier than usual, and I already feel May weather in the air.  Last weekend I took a hike at a place called "Tama Shinrin Kagakuen."  It translates to something like Tama Forrest Science Park.  Apparently there are 500 species of sakura (cherry blossoms) trees there.  Very nice hike, and I guess not many people are aware of the place so it's a great place to go during the pandemic.  Nearby there's also the burial site of the Taisho and Showa empe ..read more

My instagram project has reached #365,  365 days since I started last year. It will continue although not on a daily basis.  If you wish to see all the images you can follow me @yasooofoto or go to the following link ..read more

  The cherry blossoms are in full bloom this week at Tokyo, earlier than usual due to warm weather ..read more

Please feel comfortable that we do everything in our part to make the photo session safe.  Since most modern offices do not have windows that open, we make sure that the air ventilation for the conference rooms are adequate by using circulator fans if necessary. Hand sanitizers are on hand at the table, and we use a secondary display for our clients to check the images from a social distance.   ..read more

  My "one new photo a day" upload to instagram has reached the 264th image today.  It's about time I'm finding myself and showing images I create for me and to those who might enjoy looking at them. All images are new shot for this project with my iPhone (currently I use the 11 Pro).  No stock photo from years ago. If you're interested please find me @yasooofoto  on instagram or you can use the QR code below to jump to my page ..read more

Currently I am uploading a new image I shoot on my iPhone daily.  My contribution as a photographer during this pandemic hoping it will bring visual pleasure to others besides myself ..read more

Yesterday marked my 50th image that I have been uploading to my instagram under the "one photo a day" project.If you like flowers and beautiful imagery, please stop by my instagram page @yasooofoto ..read more

This very unique tree stands in a vacant lot near my house.  The shape of the tree is natural and no one has tampered with it.  I don't think any one wants to because it's divine.  The tree has a big heart, and the more I stare at it I'm overwhelmed by its power.  It just gave me a thought about what I can do as a photographer during this crisis.  Starting tomorrow I will try to upload one picture everyday on my instagram in the hopes that it might make someone feel better. My instagram is @yasooofoto ..read more