37 Frames : The Grandmother’s Obi…

“Don’t live down to expectations.  Go out there and do something remarkable.”  ~ Wendy Wasserstein

What we absolutely love about this Japan life is never knowing what’s next…With the constant always being the people and their story. So here is another diversion today. A Coming of Age tale. Seijin-no-hi her way. For someone very, very, very special. Mio. We have known her since she was 9 (which makes us older than we think and happily in denial). We’ve watched her grow into the beautiful, dynamic, charismatic person she is, inside and out. Seeing her take on the world, and all that she will do, accomplish and the many people she will touch is & will continue to be dazzling. So when she asked if we could do her coming-of-age photos, there was absolutely no question. Wearing her Grandmother’s Obi (with her gran present) it was a debut of color, love and laughter. Her time in the spotlight. Literally. Our locations brimming, glistening with simply amazing light, it couldn’t have been anymore her or us. And the perfect milestone from which to springboard as she shines her light on the world…

Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. 37 frames - mio 3 Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. 37 frames - mio 2 Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. 37 frames - mio 6 Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. 37 frames - mio 7 Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. 37 frames - mio 4 Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012. 37 frames - mio 5 37 frames - mio 1 Mio. Tokyo, December, 2012.

1 comment
  1. I love these photos Mio. Your Coming of Age Photos are great memories. You have grown up into a beautiful young lady. How very special to wear your Grandmother’s Obi and to have her with you for this special day.

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