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southern California editorial portrait & Multicultural wedding photographer
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now booking for 2025 & 2026
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Grace & Bo
βAja is an extremely talented and professional photographer. She really made our civil wedding day truly special. As much as I tried to specifically plan the day, on the day of we had a few unplanned βgo with the flowβ moments and she just went with it, effortlessly. She was extremely helpful with the quick change of scenery, adaptable, kind, genuine, easy to communicate with, a pleasure to work with, suggested very helpful ideas, patient, and very present in every aspect of the day. I can go on and on, canβt wait to work with her again. We are beyond thankful she was our photographer.β
-Natalie & Brian
βIf you are shopping around, look no further! I highly recommend Aja! Aja has photographed my engagement, wedding, pregnancy, AND new born photos- and I get compliments ALL the time! Not only does Aja have an eye for angles and lighting, she's also a pure DELIGHT to work with. Aja just makes you feel at ease, comfortable, and confident-and it truly shows in her photographs.β
Kayla & Fethawie
We could not be more grateful to have Aja captured our wedding day and our precious moments with our newborn. Her energy, vision, and attention to detail are exceptional. What we value the most is her ability to take what can be an overwhelming experience and make you feel comfortable being the center of attention. She effortlessly captures every special moment and emotion without being intrusive. These memories of our new journeys in life will be cherished for a lifetime and more! Each photograph we received was beyond our expectations. Trust is something we look for in a photographer and how she captures our life is truly remarkable. Every experience working with Aja is enjoyable and stress-free - I cannot wait for more of her work!
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ajarina hitomi
As I sit here contemplating my journey in the world of photography, my mind drifts back to my roots in Okinawa, Japan. Born in a land steeped in tradition and beauty, I was surrounded by nature's wonders from a young age. I realized the profound parallels I see between my own growth as a photographer and the deeper meaning behind my Japanese middle name "hitomi." which means "pupil of the eye," a term that also signifies wisdom and insight.
But it was not until I moved to Southern California that my love and passion for photography truly blossomed. The golden sunsets over the Pacific Coast Highway, the hustle and bustle of living the city life in Los Angeles for many years, and the diverse cultures that intermingled in this melting pot of a state all called out to me, begging to be captured through the lens of my camera.
PUBLISHED IN:
MULTICULTURAL/WEDDINGS/ ELOPEMENTS/ EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
To view more of my work please check out my instagram @ajahitomiphotog