IN Search of light
Taka Taira-Kaplan is a photographer / videographer based in San Francisco Bay Area. Born near Kobe and raised in Tokyo, Taka earned his Master Degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University before moving to California. His lifelong passion is exploring the world with his eyes and camera. He has a broad range of expertise in photography including architectural, interior, real estate, landscape, aerial, travel, portraits, events, and food. Taka also has worked in the architectural lighting industry for over fifteen years and his keen sense of space and light is reflected in his photography. In his spare time, Taka loves to spend time with his wife and son, cooking, hiking, and traveling.
Taka also started working for restaurants promoting their beautiful food - he offers food photography and videography services all over the Bay.
For any gigs, licensing, or anything else, contact him by either emailing taka@takasphoto.com or a phone call to (415) 881.TAKA (or 8252).
Affiliation: Member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA). Zillow Certified Photographer
License: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107, Remote Pilot Certification, commonly known as “Drone License”.