Sachiko Studio

04/04/2026

I lost Grandma Sachiko in February and its been an emotional time for me.  

I was named after Grandma Sachiko and I saw her almost every week of my life.  In her later years she suffered from Dementia and lost all her memories and sense of self.  That didn't stop me from doing 2 big shoots with Grandma Sachiko.  Not understanding why we were doing these photos or where she was or why the studio said her name on the wall…she gladly obliged and smiled when she could for all the photos I wanted to snap of her.  She was tired but never complained.

The last shoot, about 2 years ago, I was honored to photograph my grandma in her prized blue kimono, the one she wore to her 50th wedding anniversary so long ago.  During that shoot she got her memory back for about 20 minutes.  It was beautiful.  That was the last time I was able to see my grandma as “Sachiko” instead of the usual blank face dementia version.  That was the last time my kids and I got to hold Grandma, laugh and cry with her and just be in the moment.  

Grandma Sachiko slipped away slowly for the next 2 years and passed quietly, in her sleep in February.  I got to put her to bed the day we lost her.  Things are full circle and I have no regret.  I'm so rich with memories, time and photos…and to my surprise, a collection of 20 kimonos from grandma Sachiko I never knew about.  

I wanted to share this with you, to remind you, that no matter how busy you are with life, don't forget to make time for your family.  Take photos.  Hold your family close.  Make memories together.  All that time invested will give you the richness and bliss that I feel when I think about my Grandma Sachiko.  Thank you for reading this 🕊️

01/28/2026

February Workshops are here 🤍 Join us for a beautiful, hands-on experience alongside our amazing beauty team! Link in bio for more info!

Limited spots available ✨

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from my family to yours ! I went from closing temporarily to a record sold out holiday season. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️🎄.

Photos: 2 - my new studio cats (from the litter of 5 I fostered )
5-9 - portraits from my 1st family trip to Japan. We visited a luxury Kimono studio there! Thank you .y . My daughter Elise did her graduation portraits there. She's graduating this coming June and already has some college acceptance letters!

My other 2 younger daughters were both team captains for their Volleyball teams and now are into basketball season with . They're enjoying being cat mamas to the new kitties.

My oldest is enjoying her 3rd year living on her own with her design career and has a new boyfriend (who we really like 😄).

Sending holiday love + hugs to you this season.🎄💗

11/15/2025

I found a litter of 5 kittens in the breezeway between my studio & office. Their mom was no where to be found. I managed to get them out one by one the entire week of Halloween. We found the last one on Saturday, 11/1 ( #5).

I’m fostering them and want to find good homes for them. Otherwise, I am looking at local cat rescue facilities, as its proven to be a big undertaking to keep these 5 kittens.

Please keep in mind you are adopting a kitten who is getting used to human contact, so they’ll all need more time with you to get acquainted with humans.

‍We’ll screen potential owners to make sure the kitty or kitties you select are a great fit for you.

Thank you for your interest in helping me rescue these little darlings! More info in link in bio 🐈

09/04/2025

I’m so excited to finally share our studio upgrade with you!

Over the past few months, my team and I have been working hard to create a space that feels beautiful, welcoming, and ready for your dream shoot. From our expanded glam team to new shoot options and a remodeled dressing room, we’re here to make your experience unforgettable 💕

Holiday bookings are officially open, and spaces are limited this year so be sure to secure your spot early! Book now through the link in bio ✨️

01/30/2025

Fav shots from my LNY Minis 🧧 thankful for my dear clients:

01/03/2025

I didn't feel like myself in 2024. I took off time last week to get centered. I did a lot of thinking & reflection, did a session with my executive coach, journaled, set my intentions and finally, my eyes opened today at 5AM. I'm back. I feel like I've been sleeping for a year!!

Grandma Sachiko turned 93 late last year and I got to celebrate with her very own Kimono shoot. This shoot was the highlight of my year, and the inspiration for my studio in 2025.

This year I'll be highlighting Legacy Portraits. These are portraits of and with your cherished elders, you know, those ones that you want to hold on tight to and never let go.

In February I'll be announcing my all new experience for Legacy Portraits.

Today, I'm ringing in the new year with my annual Late Winter Minis. I'm celebrating the year of the Snake & Valentine's day with all new sets that will be in the studio only till 1/18.

See Photo 3+4 for more info.

I have all new pricing, packages and sets. Refreshed and happy to be back.

More to come, but here to stay. 🫶

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from my family to yours. Thankful for my big family that barely fits in this IG frame ☺️🙏

Thank you for supporting my little studio for the past 13 years!

My dear friend took these gorgeous pictures 😻🏵️

11/26/2024

Happy Birthday to my oldest baby girl . My forever fancy shopping buddy 🫰☺️.

Cheers to many more kimono shoots & fancy purse + fancy skin care shopping. I Love You so much.

Beauty
Kimono dresser

09/15/2024

I'm closing my 2024 booking calendar this Tuesday 9/17! Here are my 3 new looks for the holidays 🤓
1) Winter Wonderland (pics 1-4)
2) Fall Glam (pics 5-7)
3) Sunset location 1 min from the studio (pics 8-10)

After Tuesday, my bookings will close for the year, please don't forget to book!

Email list members, you have a coupon code in your inbox (sent Saturday!).

Thank you guys so much for your support 🙏 packages + availability through the link in my bio 🎄🍁

08/09/2024