Photography, storytelling, and creative projects connecting people, culture, and ideas.
Studio Tales is a content production studio run by Mariko Akimoto, based in Okinawa, Hiroshima and France.
We provide photography, editorial writing, web production, and trilingual communication in Japanese, English, and French. We also provide production support for international cultural and creative projects in collaboration with artists, photographers, and creative professionals in Japan and France.
HUMAN LIGHT
Human Light documents artists, artisans, creators, and people engaged in cultural and creative activities.
Each feature combines a photography session with an interview and editorial article, creating a lasting record of the person, their work, and their activities.
Human Light Archive — €800 / ¥150,000
- Photography session
- 10–15 edited photographs
- Interview
- Editorial article (600–1,200 words)
- Japanese / English / French production
- Publication on humanlight.world
- Permanent online archive
Photography may be produced by Studio Tales or in collaboration with photographers from our network, depending on the location and project.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Portrait sessions for artists, creators, professionals, and individuals who want photographs for their activities, websites, portfolios, or personal archives.
Portrait Session — €350 / ¥75,000
- 1–2 hour photography session
- 10–15 edited photographs
- Pre-session consultation
- Location planning
Available in Japan and France. Other locations can be discussed.
SPACE DOCUMENTATION
360° and standard photography for ateliers, galleries, cultural venues, heritage sites, shops, and other spaces.
Standard photography and 360° documentation can be used for websites, archives, exhibitions, tourism, and promotional materials.
Space Documentation — from €300
360° documentation can also be added to other Studio Tales projects.
YOUR STORY
YOUR STORY connects creative people through exhibitions, projects, and collaborations.
Centered on Japan and France, the network introduces artists and photographers through individual Web galleries and the YOUR STORY portal, while creating opportunities for exhibitions, collaborations, talks, portfolio reviews, photography projects, and other activities.
Participation is open to professionals and amateurs.
CUSTOM PROJECTS
Studio Tales also develops projects according to individual needs.
These may include exhibitions, long-term documentation, editorial projects, photography projects, web production, cultural events, and collaborations between Japan and Europe.
Projects are planned and quoted individually.
COLIGNY PARIS HUMAN LIGHT
Coligny Paris Human Light is a collaborative project with Gérard Harten, a Paris-based fashion photographer whose career includes work for Vogue, Celine, Kenzo, Guess, and Jacadi.
Studio Tales coordinates inquiries and projects in Japan.
PRICING
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Human Light | €800 / ¥150,000 |
| Portrait Photography | €350 / ¥75,000 |
| Space Documentation | From €300 |
| YOUR STORY | See project details |
| Custom Projects | Quoted individually |
| Coligny Paris Human Light | See project details |
INQUIRY & FAQ
Studio Tales operates mainly in Japan and France. Projects in other countries can also be discussed.
Individuals, artists, photographers, cultural organizations, galleries, businesses, and other creative professionals are welcome to contact us.
Yes. Depending on the project and location, Studio Tales may collaborate with photographers and other creative professionals, including members of the YOUR STORY network.
Japanese, English, and French.
Please use the inquiry form below and tell us which service or project you are interested in. We will contact you with further details.