Interviews with Atsuko Tateno

I learned Photojournalism at University of Central Oklahoma, and graduated at 2001.

I moved back to Japan to be a photographer, but I could not find any opportunities.

But I was very interested in web design at that time. So I studied design by myself. And I got a job as a web-designer.

I moved several offices to challenge myself on higher level. I was still taking pictures for myself for those years.

After few years later, I figured out that design, art, and photography are all connected.

And now I want to be a photographer.

I always have been attracted by beautiful things, such as the moonlight, sundown, and fresh green field since I was a little child. I was also very interested in a job which requires technique, and taste.

I watched a movie about a female photographer when I was 6. And I was quite sure I dreamed of being a photographer in the future.

I studied photojournalism at University of Central Oklahoma.

Unfortunately I could not be a photographer right away after my graduation.

But I got a job as a designer, and learned a lot about design. I believe those experiences are very helpful when I become a photographer.

I want to improve my skill as a retoucher. So I would like to work for photo studio.

I learned how to add text to the photos to appeal as a design project.

I learned Photojournalism at University of Central Oklahoma, and graduated at 2001.

I moved back to Japan to be a photographer, but I could not find any opportunities.

But I was very interested in web design at that time. So I studied design by myself. And I got a job as a web-designer.

I moved several offices to challenge myself on higher level. I was still taking pictures for myself for those years.

After few years later, I figured out that design, art, and photography are all connected.

And now I want to be a photographer.

I love to create something like, photography, art, and illustration.

I feel great when something I made moved someone else’s heart.

I would like to take a picture, and retouch them.

I am interested in photography project which involves graphic design, illustration, and magazine.

Good designer can finish her work.

Great designer can impressive the people.

Consistency, and meaningful.

I think good design is able to reach the people whom it wants to take some attention from.

I would like to work for someone who wants me to work as a photographer and retoucher.

Photographer and retoucher of fashion and cosmetic field.

I visit museum, and get inspired from the greatest artist for centuries.

The design which gives me a message.

Listen to the other people’s opinion.

Job for my life

My colleagues at web design office where I worked.

Learning photography and design for my life.

Learning, and having fun.

I guess both.

Nikon, Mac, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Wacom Pentablet.

They tell the mood. Mood can give some message.

Freshness

I am not a master designer, but I often visit museum and watch the great art .

I often happen to choose green. I guess it means I like green.

I love all kinds of food.

I love winter the most.

Yes, I have. I always have been attracted by beautiful things, such as the moonlight, sundown, and fresh green field since I was a little child. I was also very interested in a job which requires technique, and taste.

I watched a movie about a female photographer when I was 6. And I was quite sure I dreamed of being a photographer in the future.

I used to be a web designer.

Currently I do not work, and I want to be a photographer now.

But I am always shooting some photos, and looking for opportunities.

It is the tool to show the others the content with minimal words, and tremendous outlook.

Photography project which requires photo retouching to add some flavor to the work.

I worked for the local magazine to design the pages.

Isolating the subject from background to replace the plain background.

I feel creative when I am retouching the photo.

I stick to the concept even though I come up with other idea.

I feel I am working even though I do not get paid.

Thanksful

Consistency, and meaningful.

I consider the bad opinion first.

I love my work and that is why I show them on public.

I would like to know why the other people has different opinion.

I think I have to bring happiness , sadness, or any other emotion as a message to the people when they see my works. Otherwise my work is just for myself, and it affects only me.

AI technology is developed so fast. But I think creating and designing is still the work for people.

I visit museum.

I love the tone of Japanese style.

I keep the color of traditional Japanese artwork in my mind.

I live in Japan. I always am inspired by the environment, and the history of my country.

Pros is I love my country, and foods in Japan are great.

Cons is I would like to explore the world to get inspired more.

It is a team. I respect the other and myself.

I take photos, and retouch them with Photoshop.

Camera, lens, Mac, Wacom, Pencil.

Housework at daytime, and Photo-retouching at night.

I do not have to take my daughter to the photo studio.That is a good thing. Bad thing is my eyes get exhausted.

Design is not just for me but most importantly it is for the other people.

Consistency, and sensitivity to the world.

Nikon, Mac, Adobe Photoshop, and Lightroom, Wacom Pentablet.

I work through the night if I have to.

Web design project.

I am not allowed to say the clients name on public.

But they were the one of the biggest drink manufacture and ad agency, in Japan.

Photography project which requires the photo manipulation.

Because I feel I am drawing when I retouch the photos.

I would like to work as a freelance photographer.

I am fine with ether way depends on the project.

Please email me.