ON-LOCATION PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY & styling

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Kimono Glow Project

2012

ON LOCATION portrait PHOTOGRAPHY & styling

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Based in nj, USA

Japanese

Kyoto botanical garden, 2013

KiraKira Artistry LLC began in Kyoto, Japan, back in 2012 as a volunteer effort to ensure full-service kimono experiences were accessible to college students for whom the costs might have otherwise been prohibitive. Projected to begin in December 2024, KiraKira Artistry will start accepting nominations from individuals and charity organizations for Japanese nationals abroad and individuals of Japanese heritage who may not otherwise have the opportunity to celebrate important milestone events in kimono. Our goal is to further kimono culture by increasing access and ensuring individuals do not miss out on important, time-honored celebrations such as Seijin-no-Hi or Shichi-Go-San. Annually, two recipients will receive an all-inclusive photoshoot package: hair, makeup, kimono rental, kimono dressing, photoshoot, retouching, a private online gallery, and 10 high-resolution digital files. We will also offer additional images, rental and dressing for family members, and photo products at special rates for participants.

pro bono, Full-Service Photo Experiences for Japanese Nationals and People of Japanese Heritage

Kimono glow project

Charity

KiraKira Artistry は、2012年に日本の京都で、費用が高額なために着物の着付けから撮影までを含む総合的な体験ができない大学生のために始められたボランティア活動です。2024年12月に開始する予定のKiraKira Artistry は、海外在住の日本国籍者と日本にルーツを持つ個人で、重要な節目のイベントを着物で祝う機会を持てない人への推薦を、個人や慈善団体から受け付け始めます。私たちの目標は、着物文化へのアクセスを増やし、成人の日や七五三などの伝統的な行事への参加を促進することで、着物文化をさらに広めることです。毎年、推薦された2人には、ヘアメイク、着物レンタル、着付け、撮影、レタッチ、プライベートオンラインギャラリー、および10枚の高解像度デジタルファイルが含まれた撮影に必要なすべてが含まれたパッケージが提供されます。また、選ばれた人には、追加の写真や家族向けの着物レンタル・着付けサービス、写真商品を特別料金で提供します。

Kyoto botanical garden, 2013

pro bono, Full-Service Photo Experiences for Japanese Nationals and People of Japanese Heritage

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Our mission is to make celebrating cultural milestones accessible to individuals who might otherwise miss out due to logistical or financial constraints. We especially focus on supporting university students and those living or studying abroad, who may not have the opportunity to experience these important events without our program. We invite you to nominate deserving individuals, including your reasons for nominating them and their current location. While our photoshoots are offered primarily in NYC and NJ, we may be able to accommodate those in nearby states or cities.

Who Should Apply?

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The selected nominee will receive our most popular photoshoot package, which includes hair and makeup, kimono rental and styling, a photoshoot, an instant reveal of their images for selection, 10 professionally retouched digital images, and access to a private online gallery (a value of $1250+). Additionally, they will be offered special pricing on kimono rental and dressing for family members, as well as on additional images and heirloom print products to help commemorate their special event.

What's Included?

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We accept nominations year-round on a rolling basis. While Seijinshiki and Shichi Go San are traditionally celebrated in January and November, many prefer to take commemorative photos during the warmer months. Submissions are reviewed every six months, and as we can only accept two nominees per year, we will announce when the available slots have been filled.