About Minaha.Photography


-The faces of my parents laughing and crying at my wedding
-That person's big smile
-The baby’s movements felt from inside the womb.

We want to remember those sparkling moments vividly forever. They are surely an invisible force that supports us. But unfortunately, we cannot hold those moments in our memory forever without losing their clarity. Before we know it, those moments become memories, and are stored away, piling up in the "memory drawer" in our minds. They are like a favorite dress sleeping in the closet, quietly waiting to be found again.

At minaha.Photography, we believe that a photograph is something that captures a moment in time. We believe that a photograph, like a carefully kept diamond that serves as a key to open the "drawer of memories" in your mind, can help you to recall those sparkling moments without any effort. When you hold the photograph in your hands, we aim to create a photograph that naturally brings a smile to your face, makes you want to see your family and friends, and brings back the sounds, scents, and happy feelings of that time.

About Me


Hiromi

Founder of Minaha Photography
Photographer | Videographer | Coordinator | Editor | Creator

Born in Tokyo and raised in Saitama, I moved to Vancouver in 2019.
Building on my photography experience in both Japan and Canada,
I officially launched Minaha Photography as an independent business in 2022.

1. How it all began

My journey with photography began with an old film camera at my grandmother’s house.
Back then, there were no smartphones or digital cameras—just that vintage camera she lent me, which I’m sure once belonged to my grandfather. I still remember looking through the viewfinder, completely absorbed in “photographing” the flowers in her garden, even though there wasn’t any film inside. The satisfying click of the shutter and the feel of the winding lever are memories that have never left me. That moment was the true beginning of my life as a photographer.

2. My very first dream

My very first dream was to become a wedding dress designer.
I admired Yumi Katsura, Japan’s legendary bridal designer, and studied clothing and textile science at Kyoritsu Women’s University—the same school she graduated from. At first, I aspired to create designs from scratch, but soon I was drawn to the beauty of coordination—the art of combining elements to create endless possibilities. After graduation, I worked as a wedding planner and wedding costume advisor. Today, I use that experience to create semi-custom photography plans, carefully tailored to each individual client.

3. Strength and stamina

I’ve always been physically strong—definitely more of a long-distance type than a sprinter.
I started playing badminton when I was nine and still play to this day. To ensure I can always carry my camera gear, ladder, and tripod anywhere I need to go, I make it a point to keep building my stamina.

4. The power of being an all-rounder

My greatest strength is being an all-rounder.
First, I can photograph people of all ages and in every situation—from newborn sessions, first birthdays, graduations, weddings, maternity shoots, profile portraits, to memorial photos—indoors, outdoors, or in the studio.
Second, I provide more than just photography. With experience in the wedding industry, I can assist with hairstyling, light makeup, and dress or kimono fittings. My goal is to create a seamless, comfortable, and joyful experience from preparation to the final shot.

5. My dream today

My dream is to connect lives through photography.
I want to be a photographer who can walk alongside a person’s life—capturing their newborn photos, then their first birthday, Shichi-Go-San, Sweet 16, coming-of-age ceremony, wedding, maternity photos, and eventually the newborn photos of their own children. To be entrusted with those irreplaceable moments across generations—that’s my dream.

Another dream of mine is to make photography itself an event.
Just like how we eagerly look forward to Christmas every year, I want people to look forward to their annual photo session. In an age where we can easily take hundreds of photos on our phones, I hope to create a culture that values setting aside time for that one special photograph—a moment captured not just in pixels, but in memory.