About Studio of Moment
-Utsushi-dokoro-
Utsushi-dokoro is a place where we capture the beauty and emotions found in everyday life, transforming them into special moments through photography and visual art. Here, we bring out the hidden brilliance within you, creating works that eternally preserve those moments.
At the unique location of Shodoshima Movie Village, where history and nature intertwine, we pursue the fusion of traditional beauty with modern sensibilities, recognizing the subtle beauty and motion that dwell in stillness. Whether it’s the flow of hair, the flutter of a sleeve, or the emotions reflected in one’s eyes, we discover the often-overlooked beauty in daily life and deliver images that leave a deep impression on the heart.
Utsushi-dokoro is a place where you encounter the true beauty you may not yet know. The works created here are not mere records but special tokens of a moment that weave a story resonating within the soul.
Kami-Furumai
Wind-swept Hair
Wind-swept hair dances as if transcending the flow of time, a beauty that gracefully defies the passage of moments. In a quiet instant, the harmony of light and shadow preserves that moment for eternity, weaving a story deeply etched into the viewer’s heart.
Kami-Furumai captures the artful interplay of wind and movement, focusing on the flowing beauty of hair in motion. This technique emphasizes the natural yet dynamic elegance of hair as it sways in the breeze. It is also ideal for those who are hesitant to fully reveal their face, as it often captures a profile, allowing the beauty of the moment to be expressed without fully showing the face.
Sode-Furumai
Fluttering Sleeves
When sleeves flutter, a story is born. The hidden expressions and the depth of unspoken emotions surface in the back view, revealing beauty in the silence of the moment. A fleeting dance resonates through time, touching the depths of your heart.
Sode-Furumai focuses on capturing the graceful movements of sleeves and kimono hems. It highlights the beauty found in stillness, especially in the context of traditional attire like kimono. This style often portrays the subject from behind, with the narrative told through the back view and the gentle sway of sleeves, bringing a profound sense of elegance. It allows the hidden beauty to shine through without fully revealing the face.
Hitomi ni Manazashi
Gaze in the Eyes
The eyes are the windows to the soul. A fleeting gaze resonates with your deepest emotions, telling a story that words cannot convey. The light reflecting in the eyes reveals unseen waves of emotion, spreading a deep, heartfelt connection.
Hitomi ni Manazashi focuses on the eyes and facial expressions, capturing the inner emotions and beauty of the subject. This technique aims to depict subtle feelings and deep emotions, revealing a beauty that transcends mere realism by skillfully highlighting the contours with light and shadow. Ideal for portrait photography, this style captures the deep emotions and inner brilliance that reside within, creating an image that resonates deeply with the heart.
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.
Have you ever noticed the soft movement and texture of a sleeve fluttering in the wind during your daily life?
Have you ever paid attention to how the movement of hair in the breeze transforms the interplay of light and shadow?
And what about the eyes—while we often judge people by their shape and size, have you ever taken a moment to truly see the world and emotions reflected in them?
By noticing the beauty hidden in these subtle moments, you may gain a new perspective.
What scenes and emotions are reflected in the eyes of your loved ones?
At Utsushi-dokoro, we do not simply pursue beauty; we unearth the hidden beauty and emotions within daily life, capturing them as special moments that are etched forever in the heart. The brilliance you find here will bring new depth and inspiration to your life, helping to weave stories that resonate within the soul.
Come to Haikara-ya and experience these special moments for yourself, engraving your own story in the process.