BIO & CONTACT

About Me
Hello. I am Nozomi.
I was born and raised in an area surrounded by rice fields in Japan. I went to a high school in Norway. Now, I am based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
I am a self-taught photographer wishing to connect with people through photography. Photography has been helping my journey and self exploration, and I love to share such effects with people. I see so many possibilities in humans and surroundings through photography which I also love to share. Encouraged by my friends, colleagues, and family, I started to work on photography to share with more people in 2020. I started applying for photo contests in 2021.
I am a registered yoga teacher through an internationally recognized Yoga Alliance, and have worked in health and wellness fields with athletes, children, youth, older adults, and people with disabilities in Edmonton. I have a Physical Education and Recreation Degree from University of Alberta. I came to Canada to learn about the relationship between our mind and body. I also came here to explore what I can do in this world. Interacting with people has been a fruitful experience which has been influencing my creativity.
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​To me, photography and art are experience. Arts help viewers and artists become aware of our inner self. This lived experience shows us our true nature.
It brings me great joy if anyone gets some feelings or support for their journey through my photos. Even if it is One person in the world who enjoys my photo, it means the world to me.
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I am energized by the sun, nature, animals, water, and genuine smiles.
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Thank you very much for being a part of this journey. Wishing you and your loved ones peaceful moments today.
Exhibitions/Shows
Capital City Art, EPL, Milner Library
Edmonton
SEPTEMBER 10-NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Summer Bliss, Night of Artists Gallery
Edmonton
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Harcourt House Members Show + Sale
Edmonton
JUNE 22 - JULY 8, 2023
​CAPIC Xposé 2023
Toronto
JUNE 7 - JULY 2, 2023
Night of Artists Artwalk
Edmonton
MARCH 2023
Alberta Society of Artists
Calgary
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2023
ARTfullness
Edmonton
DECEMBER 2022
Fine Art
Athens
OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 10 - 2021
Centre d'arts Visuels de l'Alberta
Edmonton
SEPTEMBER 2022 - DECEMBER 2022
Allied Arts Council
Spruce Grove
JULY - 2022
The Dereck Golf and Winter Club Edmonton
JUNE 2022 -present
University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton
MAY - 2022
Street Photography
Athens
NOVEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 1 - 2021
YEG Artisan Christmas Market
3rd Floor YEG DT Farmers Market
NOVEMBER 25-26, 2023
Night of Artists Artwalk
Edmonton
OCTOBER 13-15, 2023
Kaleido Family Arts Festival, The Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts, The Carrot Community Coffeehouse
Edmonton
SEPTEMBER 5 - 30, 2023
Notre été (Our Summer) Solo Exhibit
Centre d'arts Visuels de l'Alberta, Edmonton
JUNE 21- SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Block 1912
Edmonton
APRIL 21 - MAY 27, 2023
InFocus Photo Exhibit
Edmonton
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2023
Art-O-Rama fundraising art sale at Harcourt House, Edmonton
DECEMBER 2022
The Art of Wellness at AGA
Edmonton
NOVEMBER 2022
Strathearn ArtWalk
Edmonton
SEPTEMBER 2022
Clair-i-Tea
Edmonton
JULY - AUGUST 2022
Royal Glenora Club
Edmonton
JULY 2022 - present
Mood Cafe
Edmonton
MAY - AUGUST 2022
Your Best Shot
Athens
JANUARY - MARCH - 2022
Symmetry
The Motif Collective
SEPTEMBER - 2021
Awards
Fine Art
Athens - 2021
Frame Worthy From Home Sweepstakes
FUJIFILM Printlife- 2021
Symmetry
The Motif Collective- 2021
Street Photography
Athens - 2021
Your Best Shot
Athens - 2021