Photograph is not taken, they are created
Jun Tagai
Photographer
From the quiet alchemy of the darkroom in his youth, his journey into photography was sparked by the interplay of light and shadow, mystery and revelation.
Recognized early for his evocative vision, he earned numerous accolades before embarking on a professional path in 2001 as a visual storyteller.
His work dances on the edge of intimacy, capturing the tender subtleties of human connection while immersing viewers in the poetic ambience of a fleeting moment.
With a profound sensitivity to natural light, his images transcend the frame, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary—a luminous tapestry of emotion and atmosphere.
Exhibition & Awards
Exhibition
"Sweet & Sour" Downtown Hawaii 2024~2025
Awards & Publications
2011 OCN Japan Photo Contest Silver Award
2013 Digital Camera Mag. April photo contest Honorable mention
2013 Digital Camera Mag. May photo contest 1st place
2016, 2017, 2018 International Wedding Photography Award
2020 Digital Camera Mag. edition photo contest Honorable mention
2022 Publication in『MUSE』Japan Hinano's Hawaii Life
2023 ACEANDRARE Hawaii Collection Creative Director
2024 Storytellers Collective Winter Featured Artist
Clients
Brands
Audomars Piguet, Holy Grail Donuts, ACEANDRARE, Via Sangachio, amara by Hinano Yoshikawa, Disney Aulani
Clients
Ember Media, Ko Olina Resorts, Kuleana Koral, DJ Vice, Podmore, Cesalina Gracie, Bridgette Namata, Ayako Kato, Reina Sumi