Studio Tales operates between Japan and Paris — documenting the people and places that deserve to be remembered. Available worldwide.

Human Light Archive

Human Light is an international cultural archive documenting people who are actively shaping the world around them — through art, craft, culture, and ideas.Not followers. Not influence.
Existence.

Each archive includes artistic portraits and a trilingual article (Japanese / English / French), published permanently on humanlight.world.

Archive Package — €800 / ¥150,000

• Extended photography session — Japan or Paris
• 10–15 edited artistic portraits delivered
• 6–8 portraits published on humanlight.world
• Structured article (600–1,200 words)
• Trilingual production (JP / EN / FR)
• Permanent publication on humanlight.world
• Archives may be selected for the annual Human Light exhibition and photo book

Who we document

• Artists, artisans, and makers
• Cultural entrepreneurs and organizers
• Educators, researchers, and thinkers
• Anyone whose work deserves to be remembered

Submissions are reviewed editorially. We do not accept accounts focused solely on personal image or commercial promotion.

Submission process

1. Submit the inquiry form below
2. Editorial review by Studio Tales
3. Confirmation of acceptance
4. Photography session & interview — Paris (Candy Rose) or Japan (Studio Tales)
5. Article production — trilingual (JP / EN / FR)
6. Permanent publication on humanlight.world

Portrait Session

Available in Japan or Paris. All coordination is handled by Studio Tales in your language.

Portrait Session — €350 / ¥75,000

• 1–2 hour photography session
• 10–15 edited artistic portraits
• Pre-session consultation included
• Location guidance — Okinawa / Paris

Portrait sessions can be upgraded to a full Human Light Archive at any time.

Space Documentation

360° and standard photography for ateliers, galleries, cultural venues, heritage sites, and shops. Available in Japan and Paris. Orderable from anywhere in the world.

• Single service — €300
• Add-on to any package — €200

Custom Projects

Exhibitions, long-term documentation, editorial collaborations, cultural partnerships. Every project is unique.

Quoted individually. Contact us to discuss.

Two bases. One vision. Available worldwide.

Pricing Overview