ABOUT
ABOUT
My Philosophy
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For the day you look back.
いつか見返す、
その日のために。
My Philosophy
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いつか見返す、その日のために。
For the day you look back.
After the children are tucked into bed and the day finally grows quiet, I sometimes find myself looking back through the photographs I took that day.
And every now and then, I go even further back—to those first days after my children were born.
Their tiny hands and feet.
The peaceful expressions on their sleeping faces.
Each seemingly ordinary photograph has become a priceless treasure to me.
Looking back at those photographs reminds me how precious it is to preserve the beginning of a new life—the moments that exist only for a little while.
As a nurse, I have often been present during the final chapters of people's lives.
Perhaps because of this, witnessing the beginning of a new life has always felt especially meaningful to me.
With gentle care for each newborn and the feelings of their family, I want to preserve these fleeting moments in photographs that can be treasured for years to come.
I hope that one day, those photographs will become precious memories that the whole family will want to look back on together.
Three Things That Define AICHU Photography
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Three Things That Define AICHU Photography
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Safety & Gentle Care
With my experience as a former nurse, I care for both baby and mother with gentle attention.
I take the time to carefully observe both newborn and mother, allowing the session to unfold at a comfortable, unhurried pace.
We follow your baby’s natural rhythm, taking breaks whenever needed for feeding, settling, or simply a little rest.
With only one session per day, there is never a need to rush. I believe in creating a calm and relaxed experience where your baby can be cared for at their own pace, and the whole family can feel at ease.02
Simple & Timeless
Nothing too elaborate.
Just the natural beauty of your baby.Rather than adding too many colors or props, I focus on photographs that let your baby’s expressions, tiny hands and feet, and natural beauty take center stage.
I carefully select special outfits and props from Japan and around the world, creating simple, timeless photographs that you will love looking back on years from now.03
For the Whole Family
Not just a beautiful day for your baby,
but a beautiful day for the whole family.The gentle touch of a parent, the tiny hand held in yours, and the quiet moments shared together are all part of your family’s story.
That is why every package includes photographs of your family together—not just your newborn.
As a mother of two myself, I also understand how meaningful it is to capture the connection between your new baby and their older siblings.
I want to preserve these fleeting moments of your family’s life, just as they are now.
About the Photographer
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KAORU SIDDIQUI
Born in 1989 in Osaka, Japan, and raised in Ibaraki.
I have always valued being there for the people around me—with a warm, positive outlook and a genuine desire to help. I have always been someone who naturally looks out for others.
After graduating from the School of Health Sciences at Osaka University, where I studied nursing, I worked as a registered nurse and public health nurse.
Wanting to broaden my perspective and experience life beyond Japan, I later moved to Australia to study. I went on to work as a temporary nurse and corporate health nurse before getting married.
Today, I live in Tsuzuki, Yokohama, with my Australian husband and our two daughters.
My love for photography began after my children were born.
Capturing the little moments of their everyday lives—their growth, their expressions, and the fleeting details that would soon change—gradually became something I truly loved.
After having my children, I began to reconsider the way I wanted to work. As I searched for a path where I could combine what I love with the experience I had built over the years, I discovered newborn photography.
To be there at the beginning of a new life, and to preserve these precious moments for each family through photographs.
I hope to bring the experience I gained from caring for people as a nurse into every session, creating a calm and reassuring experience for both baby and family—and photographs that will be treasured for years to come.
HOW IT WORKS
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HOW IT WORKS
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STEP１
Inquiry & Booking Request
If you would like to book a session, please submit a request through our booking form.
We will check our availability and get back to you within 24 hours.
If you have any questions about travel fees, the session, or anything else, please feel free to reach out.
You can also contact us via Instagram DM or LINE.STEP２
Booking Confirmation
Once your booking is confirmed, a deposit will be required.
In most cases, we will tentatively hold your due date as your session date.
If you have a scheduled induction or planned C-section, we may set the session date at this stage.STEP３
Consultation
Not sure what kind of photographs you would like? No problem.
We will talk through your preferred colors, mood, and overall style, and plan your session together.STEP４
After Your Baby Arrives
Once your baby is born, please let us know as soon as possible.
Taking your baby’s condition and your family’s schedule into consideration, we will arrange your session, ideally within the first two weeks after birth.STEP５
Session Day
I will arrive at your home and begin by unloading equipment and setting up the space.
While I prepare, you can feed your baby so that they are comfortable and ready for the session.
During the session, simply relax and enjoy the experience. You are welcome to choose outfits and props, look through our album and print products, and take behind-the-scenes videos along the way.
After the session, the remaining balance, after deducting your deposit, can be paid by cash or PayPay.STEP６
Product Delivery
Your edited photographs will be delivered via online download within approximately three weeks after your session.