Photographer Mizuki from Amana Featured in Commercial Photo August 2026 Issue, Exploring the Allure of Transparent, Evocative Imagery

Amana Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takeshi Kaneko; hereinafter "Amana"), a company dedicated to driving communication transformation through creativity, announces that its in-house photographer Mizuki has been featured in the "SHOWCASE" series of the August 2026 issue of Commercial Photo (published July 15 by Genkosha).

Feature Overview

The "SHOWCASE" series in Commercial Photo highlights rising young photographers. This issue features Mizuki across four full-color pages, showcasing seven of her works alongside interviews, professional background, and project highlights. The feature thoroughly captures Mizuki’s unique appeal—her journey rooted in product photography and her ongoing exploration of how to subtly infuse personal sensibility into commercial imagery.

About Photographer Mizuki

Mizuki first became passionate about photography during her time in a high school photography club. She joined Amana in 2022 and, after studying under Kenichi Sogenbara, officially launched her career as a professional photographer in 2026.

Currently focusing on product photography, Mizuki is particularly known for her sensual representation of beverages and cosmetics. She masterfully balances blur and motion to achieve both technical precision and emotional resonance in advertising photography. Her work is also characterized by a sense of presence combined with a refined, feminine elegance and a feeling of openness.

Mizuki Profile: https://www.amana-visual.jp/photographers/mizuki

About Commercial Photo

Commercial Photo, published by Genkosha, is a monthly magazine that covers the latest trends in advertising and commercial photography. The "SHOWCASE" series introduces emerging photographers through interviews and curated portfolios, highlighting their unique perspectives and techniques.

About Amana Inc.

Founded in 1979 as an advertising photography production company, Amana has grown into one of Japan’s largest creative studios, offering comprehensive visual production services including still photography, video (TV commercials, web videos), and CG (retouching, 3DCG, apparel CG). Leveraging its rich creative resources and expertise gained from handling approximately 10,000 projects annually, Amana strives to create communication that conveys client value and inspires action. Furthermore, by integrating proprietary solutions developed in-house, Amana supports clients in advancing their communication strategies and digital transformation (DX), undertaking numerous collaborative projects to elevate corporate value.

Company Overview: Amana Inc.

President and CEO: Takeshi Kaneko

Headquarters: 2-2-43 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Founded: April 1979

Capital: 100 million yen

Employees: 520 (consolidated, as of January 1, 2026)

Business Activities:

Communication Design Business Strategic planning and concept development in communication, brand design activation, internal communication, content marketing, content creation and editing, prototyping, video and graphic production, web development, and planning of various promotional initiatives.

URL: https://amana.jp/