Making "Thank You for Being Born" a Part of Japanese Culture.
In the whirlwind of postpartum days, "Link to" aims to help families re-center on the joy of welcoming their new baby. Their dream is to establish newborn photography not just as a trend, but as a future where preserving the memory of birth becomes an integral part of Japanese culture.
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## Our dream is for a society where it's natural to "link the beginning of a family to the future."
Childbirth is a life event that brings irreplaceable joy, but also involves significant physical and mental changes. With the rise of nuclear families, it's not uncommon for couples to navigate their first pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting journey alone. While social media is flooded with information, accessing that information doesn't always align with the pace of one's own emotional adjustment.
Feeling exhausted despite the happiness. Feeling anxious despite the bliss. We feel that in the midst of such postpartum days, there's less and less room to return to the fundamental starting point of "this child was born for us."
That is why Link to wants to promote newborn photography, taken soon after birth, not just as "photos for show," but as a time to embrace and celebrate the beginning of a family.
Our dream is to create an opportunity for families who have welcomed a baby to compose themselves and affirm each other's presence. To achieve this, we hope that newborn photography will become more naturally rooted in Japan as a culture of preserving the sentiment, "Thank you for being born."
## To popularize newborn photography in Japan
Newborn photography is a culture of preserving the image of a baby shortly after birth. While widely known as a photography genre overseas, it has been gradually gaining recognition in Japan in recent years, mainly through social media.
However, the reality is that its perception is not yet uniform. Due to the impression of highly artistic photos, some feel it's "something special for a select few," while others have concerns about safety and cost. Therefore, we believe that merely talking about newborn photography as a fashionable trend will make it difficult for it to spread as a culture.
The true value of newborn photography does not lie solely in special staging. It's about preserving the limited time when a baby has just been born as a precious memory for the family. The meaning lies in passing on the smallness, expressions, and atmosphere of that moment to the future.
Newborn photography comes in many forms. In addition to highly artistic styles, natural photos that are an extension of daily life are also one of them. It's not a formal commemoration, but a way for a family to embrace the birth in their own way. We believe it's important for the existence of newborn photography to be known more naturally as one of those options.
## A chance to deepen family bonds
The days immediately after a baby is born pass by in a more hectic way than one can imagine. While dealing with feeding, putting the baby to sleep, and physical changes, there may not be enough energy to properly take family photos. That's why Link to recommends using a newborn photo rental set to take pictures.
Doing so not only creates temporal and mental leeway but also allows the whole family to gather around the baby, cooperate in taking photos, and share the realization of "we welcomed this child."
For example, the time spent gently dressing the tiny hands and feet in an outfit. A moment of feeling the baby's warmth while nursing. The instant of trying to capture each and every moment through a smartphone. The mother soothes the baby, the grandparents check the lighting, and the father says, "Now's the time," and clicks the shutter. Each of these actions allows the whole family to share and shape "this very moment."
DIY newborn photography has a value that goes beyond the finished photos. The act of shooting itself becomes an opportunity for the family to share the experience of welcoming the baby. The sight of siblings gently snuggling close, or the warm gaze of grandparents watching over, will also remain as part of that family's character, coloring their lives.
That is why Link to wants to deliver newborn photography not as a high-priced, special experience, but as a more natural option to preserve memories at one's own pace. With a focus on being baby-first and mom-first, enabling shoots in a safe place like home, we offer newborn photo costume rentals. First, please take a look at our examples.
## About Link to
An online store offering newborn photo rental sets. We propose a new form of newborn photography that allows for shooting at home, at the pace of the mother and baby. We deliver specialized photography equipment and a full set of costumes to over 1,000 families annually across Japan, and we have obtained JNSA certification, focusing on improving safety.
The name Link to embodies our wish to connect people to people, thoughts to forms, and family milestones to the future. We are committed to expanding the options for warmly preserving the irreplaceable moment of a baby's birth in a way that is sustainable for the family.
Childbirth is a life event that brings irreplaceable joy, but also involves significant physical and mental changes. With the rise of nuclear families, it's not uncommon for couples to navigate their first pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting journey alone. While social media is flooded with information, accessing that information doesn't always align with the pace of one's own emotional adjustment.
Feeling exhausted despite the happiness. Feeling anxious despite the bliss. We feel that in the midst of such postpartum days, there's less and less room to return to the fundamental starting point of "this child was born for us."
That is why Link to wants to promote newborn photography, taken soon after birth, not just as "photos for show," but as a time to embrace and celebrate the beginning of a family.
Our dream is to create an opportunity for families who have welcomed a baby to compose themselves and affirm each other's presence. To achieve this, we hope that newborn photography will become more naturally rooted in Japan as a culture of preserving the sentiment, "Thank you for being born."
## To popularize newborn photography in Japan
Newborn photography is a culture of preserving the image of a baby shortly after birth. While widely known as a photography genre overseas, it has been gradually gaining recognition in Japan in recent years, mainly through social media.
However, the reality is that its perception is not yet uniform. Due to the impression of highly artistic photos, some feel it's "something special for a select few," while others have concerns about safety and cost. Therefore, we believe that merely talking about newborn photography as a fashionable trend will make it difficult for it to spread as a culture.
The true value of newborn photography does not lie solely in special staging. It's about preserving the limited time when a baby has just been born as a precious memory for the family. The meaning lies in passing on the smallness, expressions, and atmosphere of that moment to the future.
Newborn photography comes in many forms. In addition to highly artistic styles, natural photos that are an extension of daily life are also one of them. It's not a formal commemoration, but a way for a family to embrace the birth in their own way. We believe it's important for the existence of newborn photography to be known more naturally as one of those options.
## A chance to deepen family bonds
The days immediately after a baby is born pass by in a more hectic way than one can imagine. While dealing with feeding, putting the baby to sleep, and physical changes, there may not be enough energy to properly take family photos. That's why Link to recommends using a newborn photo rental set to take pictures.
Doing so not only creates temporal and mental leeway but also allows the whole family to gather around the baby, cooperate in taking photos, and share the realization of "we welcomed this child."
For example, the time spent gently dressing the tiny hands and feet in an outfit. A moment of feeling the baby's warmth while nursing. The instant of trying to capture each and every moment through a smartphone. The mother soothes the baby, the grandparents check the lighting, and the father says, "Now's the time," and clicks the shutter. Each of these actions allows the whole family to share and shape "this very moment."
DIY newborn photography has a value that goes beyond the finished photos. The act of shooting itself becomes an opportunity for the family to share the experience of welcoming the baby. The sight of siblings gently snuggling close, or the warm gaze of grandparents watching over, will also remain as part of that family's character, coloring their lives.
That is why Link to wants to deliver newborn photography not as a high-priced, special experience, but as a more natural option to preserve memories at one's own pace. With a focus on being baby-first and mom-first, enabling shoots in a safe place like home, we offer newborn photo costume rentals. First, please take a look at our examples.
## About Link to
An online store offering newborn photo rental sets. We propose a new form of newborn photography that allows for shooting at home, at the pace of the mother and baby. We deliver specialized photography equipment and a full set of costumes to over 1,000 families annually across Japan, and we have obtained JNSA certification, focusing on improving safety.
The name Link to embodies our wish to connect people to people, thoughts to forms, and family milestones to the future. We are committed to expanding the options for warmly preserving the irreplaceable moment of a baby's birth in a way that is sustainable for the family.
FAQ
What is the 'Link to' service?
It is a service that allows you to rent a complete set of costumes and equipment for taking newborn photos at home. You can enjoy the experience at your own family's pace without hiring a professional.
Why do you recommend self-photography instead of a professional?
Because we believe the photography process itself becomes a collaborative family activity, turning into a valuable experience that deepens the sense of welcoming the baby and strengthens family bonds.
Is safety ensured?
Yes, we are JNSA certified, which means we have expertise in safe photography methods, and we provide safety-conscious equipment and information.