Mayako Kajiyama
Mayako Kajiyama was born in the port city of Shimonoseki, in Yamaguchi Prefecture. A graduate of Nippon Photography Institute, she worked with Masaya Nakamura before embarking on her freelance career. Kajiyama's subjects range from business leaders, artists, and entertainers to landscapes, food, and flowers, and her photos have appeared in advertisements, magazines, and other media. She also writes essays and articles for photography magazines, has published "Aya," book of flower photos, and is a frequent speaker and panelist at workshops and photo competitions. Past exhibitions include a solo show, "Yokohama Harbour Sketch," and participation in numerous sponsored events. Kajiyama is also a member of the Japan Professional Photographer's Society.
On the wonder of photography
One technique I often use is to focus on the details of daily life, because there is nothing to compare with the sense of wonder you experience when you discover a whole new world in an entirely everyday scene. Images of scenic grandeur can be deeply moving, but I also like to treasure the dramatic little discoveries in daily life. To take these images, I simply walked around with a single camera, and shot photos of things that looked interesting to me. One of the things I love about digital is the ability to use post-processing to emphasize emotional elements and communicate my intent.
Blue Breeze
Zephyr
What a Lovely Day!
Water Lilies
Seaside
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