We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kaori Suzuki a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Kaori thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?
I strive to always find and bring out the best, most attractive quality of the subject and heighten that element with my photography skills. Whether the subject is a Hollywood celebrity promoting their film or a family portrait, I celebrate their individual beauty with the art of photography.
Kaori, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I started my photography career overseas in Tokyo and am currently a freelance photographer based in Los Angeles. I moved to LA in 2001 and have been shooting here since 2001.
I specialize in portrait photography and also focus on food and product stills. My clients include corporate clients such as Warner Brothers and Netflix and private customers as well.
I tremendously enjoy recognizing and capturing the qualities that make individuals unique and interesting to the camera. The collaborative process is professionally invigorating, and I am always ready to apply my talent towards achieving the clients’ vision.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
If the client is happy with images and I go beyond their expectations when we go over their photos, I feel like mission accomplished. It is personally and professionally satisfying to know the application of craft and years of experience has resulted in a beautiful photos that make the clients excited.
We’d love to hear about how you met your business partner.
My creative and business partner is Gene Shibuya, who is professional videographer, and we work together often on photo and video shoots. We met in Tokyo when he was studying and working and initially met when working together on promotional images for a friend acting in a theater play. We often inspire and motivate each other to bring out our best work.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://suzukikphotography.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzuki_k_photography/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzukiKphotography
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaori-suzuki-a7195018/
Image Credits
©KaoriSuzuki