The Japanese-American photographer/ Photo Essayist AK was born in Kobe and has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for over 10 years. She received her training in photography in Holy Name College in Oakland and Oxford University in the UK. Worked as a photographer/designer for Japanese publications in SF and as a fashion photographer for JPI model's Inc in SF. Since 2000, she has been working as an independent photographer and Essayist. "Restoration of a British Castle" photo won the International Showcase, "Photo Competition USA"., Actress's shots for "PLAYBOY" in Japan, Restaurant shots for Ad in telephonegudies in San Francisco, Interviewed by "L.A. Times newspaper"<2001> , Pictures for Anime Stret wear were chosen and used by "SF Weekly" (Aug 13th issue), in SF, many Photos and essays on Japanese magazine - "Executive" , "Study Abroad" , "Pocket book on Cat", "Dog World " and etc ... will update soon. View List of Publication
“I am not the one who enjoy talking about my work, because my inspiration is so private and important for many reasons. I had a couple of photographers asking me how I take these shots. I don’t know what to say, but I see result before I take pictures. That’s why I do or sometime don’t take pictures. My tool is my sense that are not in any books. - - - AK