Behind the Lens

Born in Birmingham, England Sofia Hiramatsu is a British-Pakistani portrait and wedding photographer. Since 2014, her lens has transcended the realm of wedding photography, blossoming into a wide collection of timeless portraits for couples, families, and individuals across the globe. Through her use of high contrast and warm colours, she portrays her subjects as both strong and soft, whilst also capturing their authenticity. Self-taught, she explored professional photography whilst studying in medical school. After working in the NHS for 4 years, she left feeling unfulfilled, so she quit her job in London and moved to Japan, to pursue her true ikigai ‘life purpose’ in the world of photography. Currently based in Nagoya, but available for commissions across Japan and internationally.