Kanae Kitai
Welcome!
Hi! I am Kanae, a photographer based in the Atlanta area. I cover a wide range of work including families, newborns, weddings, concerts, artist portraits, press photos, and corporate PR. As a mom of two boys, I understand how important it is for sessions to feel relaxed and natural, especially when little ones are involved. I create a calm and kid-friendly environment where families can simply be themselves. Using soft natural light, I aim to create images with an airy and luminous feel. I am deeply grateful for the trust my clients place in me, and It is truly an honor to document their milestones and stories year and year.
Selected Media Features & Publications
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Nippon TV Another Sky (Atlanta segment featuring Awich)
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NHK Around Tokyo (60-min photo filler segment)
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MUSIC ON! TV GENIC 5th “OUR STORY”
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Official Instagram of GENIC (Avex)
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Georgia Asian Times
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Keirinkan Publishing (2024 Science Textbook Wakuwaku Science)
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Takarajimasha Beginner’s Guide to Digital SLR Cameras
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Fujifilm Corporation Website
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Fujifilm Imaging Systems Album Catalog
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Nohana Inc. Website (New Year Cards: 2021–2023)
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JR West Properties “Seya Residence” Website
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Photo Con Life (Winter 2017 Issue)
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Shagirl Vol.27 “NO PHOTO NO LIFE”
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Vitamin Mama (December Issue)
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Tea Life Sarara (March & May Issues)
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Dai Nippon Printing (DNP Plaza) Photo Book Exhibition
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DNP Photo Imaging Japan Booth Exhibition
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and more
Awards & Recognitions
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International Photography Awards (IPA) – Honorable Mention (2025)
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International Photography Awards (IPA) – Official Selection (2024)
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Tokyo International Foto Awards – Honorable Mention (2024)
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NHK Around Tokyo Photo Contest – “Timeless Landscapes” Award (May)
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APA Award 2018 – Selected (Photography Division)
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Kitamura Camera JAPAN PHOTO Contest
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Semi Grand Prize (2016 Autumn/Winter)
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Honorable Mention (2015 & 2017 Autumn/Winter)
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Canon Photo Contest 2017 – Excellence Award
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Shagirl Vol.27 Photo Contest – Excellence Award
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Seya Residence Photo Contest – 3rd Place