I took an overhead shot of the moment a person on the street put up a parasol. The shadows projected on the wall were also interesting and fascinating.
Born in Japan, Asako is a Madrid-based photographer specializing in street photography. Her work has gained international recognition, winning the Grand Prix for two consecutive years at both the Paris International Street Photo Awards and the B&W International Awards, as well as 1st Place at the Fine Art Photography Awards. In 2025, she was named Best Photographer of the Year in the Street Photography category at 35AWARDS and served as an international juror representing Spain. Her first monograph, All the Fading Words, will be published in 2025.