Bio

I was born, Jan Akemi Hiura and I graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and later went back to school in graphic design and computer graphics starting my career in Photography. Even before any formal training in photography, I was and still am quite the shutterbug. I had often been mistaken for the main photographer of any event I attended. When I got my first camera years and years ago, I was constantly taking photos of everything, but it wasn’t until I bought my first SLR that the obsession with taking photographs truly began. At this time, I focused on photographing nature and those in my life.

In recent years, I have been encountered events that have increased my knowledge and experience - opening my eyes to a whole new world. I would say that I am an art photographer and with my digital SLR, there are no limits to my experimenting. Although I lean towards being an art photographer, I have lent my skills to document many events and taking many portraits. I strive daily to constantly learn more about the field of photography and improve upon my skills. Every project is an exciting challenge that I enjoy solving. I see life through the lens.