Join this movement celebrating our bodies and the scars they bear through Japanese Kintsugi art.
Turning your struggles into strength and your scars into gold.
Off the heels of our very successful 40 over 40 Experience, we wish to create a more inclusive opportunity to look at ourselves authentically.
Our stories will inspire others at our 2024 exhibition featuring all participants and their journeys. We want to be able to celebrate our bodies and the stories in our lives for this year’s…
Kintsugi Reclamation
金継ぎの再生
WHY SHOULD I DO THIS?
My name is Tia, and I am a portrait photographer based in Tokyo. I have been a professional photographer in Tokyo for eight years, and like you, I have scars—both physical and mental—that I used to be ashamed of.
When I learned about the art of Kintsugi, I wanted to create something special for others to experience and reconnect with themselves. I want to help others overcome their fear and discomfort when they think about how visible their past can seem on their bodies.
We can examine a past trauma and paint it gold, creating a new perspective on how we view ourselves—without shame, disgust, or pain, but with awe and beauty.
The RECLAIMATION is within you…and I want to bring it out! Join me on this journey to revisit a point in our lives where many of us hide.
Remember, this journey is ALL about you. I can’t wait to see you become stronger and even more amazing after this experience.
With Love & Gratitude,
Tia
About Kintsugi Reclaimation
It’s about holding space for those who want to reclaim their body and sense of self.
● Reframe how you see your trauma in a way that allows you to overcome and process it visually.
● Share your story and create works of self-love and affirmation.
● Celebrate your beauty and appreciate every scar, inside and out.
Inspire others who might see their own scars negatively and help them see the beauty of your reclamation.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE SEEN AND HEARD!
Would you like to gift a session to someone you know or to anyone you would like to participate?
¥44,000
Entry fee
Participants have a consultation and interview as well as a styling consultation to confirm the overall look of their session. Hair and makeup services are also included, as well as one complimentary image. This image is both a digital and exhibition copy.
¥280,000
Entry fee + Image Collection
All of the previous offers are included, as well as a collection of 10 images, both digital and printed, from our Italian print lab. A complimentary copy of the Kintsugi Reclamation Anthology is also included.
SESSIONS RESERVATIONS HAVE NOW OPENED FOR 2025!
Exactly 20 participants who wish to create a kintsugi experience will be photographed in 2025.
Fill out the form & let’s have a quick chat about including you in this experience!
INVESTMENT
I am offering this Kintsugi Reclamation for just ¥40,000. The total value is over ¥70,000.
WHAT DOES THE ¥40,000 INCLUDE?
As one of our ‘Kintsugi Reclamation’ participants, you will receive:
● CONSULTATION - To discuss how YOU want to be photographed and to plan the wardrobe & styling.
● WARDROBE STYLING CONSULTATION & FULL ACCESS TO OUR STYLE CLOSET - How would you like to be photographed?
● IMAGE REVEAL - Where you see the images we created during our time together.
● PORTRAIT OF YOUR CHOICE - You will receive one luxury fine art matted portrait with a matching high-res digital image (a ¥30,000 value). Additional photographs and products are available for purchase.
● YOU'LL BE CELEBRATED IN MY UPCOMING EXHIBIT EVENT - Participants will be celebrated in an exhibition featuring 20 portraits of each of the Kintsugi Reclamation participants we photographed.
WHO CAN TAKE PART IN THE RECLAMATION?
We welcome anyone who wishes to reframe how they see themselves. We also want to hold space for those who wish to celebrate, acknowledge, or contend with their scars.
Men, women, children, teens, etc., are welcome to embark on this journey.
I have been commissioned to photograph stunning images of clients of different shapes and sizes, with varying tastes in style, diverse backgrounds, and different outlooks of life.
The TOPTIA Photography experience is an exciting, authentic journey designed and focused on YOU!
Think about how you want to be captured. What does your legacy look like? My passion is creating a tailored experience in a safe space for each person we meet, even if they’re nervous about being photographed.
It's about so much more than just "taking pretty pictures." We hope you will genuinely reconnect with yourself and see your beauty and spirit like others already see you.
TAKE A LOOK AT EVERYTHING INCLUDED:
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1) CONSULTATION:
WARDROBE & STYLING, PLANNING
Complete custom photo session design.
Advice on colors, styling, and fit.
FULL ACCESS TO OUR STYLE CLOSET - You may wear any of our studio wardrobe pieces if you desire.
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2)PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Camera-ready Custom Make-up application by our skillful on-site make-up artist
One of our talented makeup stylists will carefully apply the “Kintsugi Gold” (safe for human skin and water-based) over skin.
We take a special approach to creating a kintsugi look for our participants who have internal or mental scars.
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3) EDITORIAL STYLE PHOTOSHOOT
This is our photo day. We’ll welcome you into our studio and guide you throughout the session.
Not photogenic? Nonsense! It is not your job to be. I've got you! It is my job to connect and make you comfortable.
Get ready to challenge this!
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4) THE PHOTO REVEAL
We’ve made it to the finish line after all of our hard work putting your session together.
Now, we can view the images via Zoom. We can also place orders with our Italian print lab to print for our exhibition!
Our prints are complimentary with your digital images!
Adrienne G.
“ Tia is flexible, professional, fun and has this special presence about her that builds one’s confidence. She has an eye for inner beauty. She has a knack for a style that speaks to you.”
Shin T.
“Thank you for the wonderful session!
You are an amazing photographer! I like the precise direction you gave me. The way you do it, it was my first experience.”
Would you like to gift a session to someone you know or to anyone you would like to participate?
¥44,000
Entry fee
Participants have a consultation and interview as well as a styling consultation to confirm the overall look of their session. Hair and makeup services are also included, as well as one complimentary image. This image is both a digital and exhibition copy.
¥280,000
Entry fee + Image Collection
All of the previous offers are included, as well as a collection of 10 images, both digital and printed, from our Italian print lab. A complimentary copy of the Kintsugi Reclamation Anthology is also included.
Contact us.
info@toptia.com
(090) 4943-7164