Internationally published fashion and portrait photographer Yoshitaka Kono was born and raised in Japan and is now based in London.
With ample experience in the art of B&W darkroom printing, he won an Ilford Black and White Award, but that doesn't keep him from creating stunning images in colour.
Working closely with PR agencies, fashion and music labels for campaigns and artist promos that have been used across a number of magazines as well as the international press, Yoshi also regularly contributes fashion editorials and celebrity portraits to a range of publications.
His portraits show a perfect combination of vibrancy and authenticity. Yoshi's main goal is to capture his subjects' personality and to let things unfold naturally in front of his camera.
Projects credited in
- 1883 Megazine PRETTY MUCH DECADENT ISSUE (2020)Having already worked with Clean Bandit, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande and Lana Del Rey, @cyberalma is well into her mission of world domination. We meet up with the #Finnish singer-songwriter in Shoreditch as prepares to release her debut album. Full feature in 1883’s #DECADENTissue. Interview by @mirandabunnis1 Photography @yoshitakakono Photo assistants @adridodo and @teodora.has.a.story Styling @morrrgss Hair + makeup @lucyg_makeup at @afrankagency
- In ExcessPublished in Vulkan Magazine, April 2021 https://vulkanmagazine.com/ux-portfolio/in-excess-provisional/ Photography- Yoshitaka Kono @yoshitakakono Model- Lina @linaletto @D1models Styling- Daria Chez @chez_style Yal Keenan @yalk_style Sustainable Denim Fashion Designer- Shir Minikes @shir_mini Hair- Davide Barbieri @davidebarbieri_ Makeup- Chantelle Phillips @chan.p Styling assistant- Yunji Kim @Ykim00
Work history
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Freelnce photographerYoshitaka Kono
London, United KingdomFreelance
Fashion Music Celebrity photography professional.
Skills
- Photoshoot Planning
- Photoshoots
- Celebrity Photoshoot
- Coordinating Photoshoots
- Fashion Photoshoot
- Photoshoot Pre-production
- Photoshop
- Directing Photoshoot
Awards
Production Paradise Spotlight Award ShortlistedProduction Paradise
One of the top 10 in Fashion Category Spotlight Award 2018.I
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Ilford Monochrome of the YearIlford