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Photography as practice. Photography as possibility. Photography in society.<\/strong><\/p>\n In October 2011, Mariko Akimoto founded the Hiroshima Women\u2019s Camera Club in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima. The initial group consisted of five members.<\/p>\n The objective was not merely technical improvement, but the exploration of photography\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n The community grew to over 200 registered members and organized exhibitions, workshops, and public events.<\/p>\n Photography was treated not only as artwork, but as a medium for expression, connection, and social engagement.<\/p>\n In 2017, five photographers established the \u201cPhoto Communication Lab.\u201d A renovated atelier opened in Yokogawa, Hiroshima, serving as a space for workshops and professional activities.<\/p>\n In 2018, Studio Tales was launched as a photography service based in Saeki Ward.<\/p>\n In 2019, Mariko relocated to Okinawa for a collaborative business initiative and launched the Earth Photo Project.<\/p>\n During this period, activities expanded into professional fields including:<\/p>\n Major exhibitions and projects include:<\/p>\n Additional initiatives include thematic photo events, cultural documentation projects, and public seminars.<\/p>\n Featured in:<\/p>\n These appearances reflect recognition of photography as a social and cultural practice.<\/p>\n In 2025, Hiroshima Women’s Camera Club, Studio Tales, and Earth Photo Project were integrated into a unified platform.<\/p>\n Today, Studio Tales works across Japan and France.<\/p>\n Core activities include:<\/p>\n Studio Tales is a content production studio run by Mariko Akimoto, based in Okinawa, Hiroshima and France.<\/p>\n Within this network, Studio Tales provides photography, editorial production, trilingual content, web production, and visual documentation.<\/p>\n1. The Beginning \u2014 Hiroshima Women\u2019s Camera Club (2011)<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2. Professional Development (2017\u20132019)<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3. Exhibitions and Public Engagement<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Media Coverage<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Integration and Present Direction (2025\u2013)<\/h3>\n
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\n\u2014 A photography and editorial project documenting people and their creative and professional activities through photographs and articles.\n<\/li>\n
\n\u2014 An international creative network connecting artists, photographers, and creative people through online galleries, exhibitions, projects, and collaborations.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nCollaborative Project<\/h3>\n