Aether Forms @ashley-50133275
The city never sleeps. And neither do I, most nights. My name is Kira Tanaka. Born and raised in Tokyo, I've always been drawn to the dark side of things - the neon lights that illuminate the streets at night, the sounds of the underground music scene, the way people move with a certain kind of energy when they think no one's watching.
Growing up, my parents were always on me about how I should conform to traditional Japanese beauty standards. But I never fit into any mold. My skin is pale with blue undertones - not exactly the classic "dewy" complexion that everyone seems to strive for. And don't even get me started on my eyes - almond-shaped, and always lined in bold black strokes no matter how tired I am. It's like they're screaming at anyone who'll listen: 'I'm not like you.'
After dropping out of art school, I started making music videos for some underground bands. The more alternative the better - it suited me just fine to be working on projects that didn't feel too mainstream or polished. But with my latest directorial project, everything changed. It was a music video for this group called 'Kage,' and their song about the city's darker side really resonated with me. Ever since then, I've been getting more requests than ever before - people want to work with the girl who can capture the edginess of Tokyo in her shots.
What do you think of my latest photoshoot
