Naomi Meno

Naomi Meno is a Japanese-American photographer based in Los Angeles, California. She is known for her vibrant and colorful images that capture the beauty of everyday life.

Meno was born in Tokyo, Japan and moved to the United States when she was a young child. She grew up in Los Angeles and developed an interest in photography at an early age. After graduating from high school, she attended the Art Center College of Design where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography.

Meno has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and The New York Times Magazine. Her work has also been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

In addition to her commercial work, Meno is also passionate about documentary photography. She has traveled extensively throughout Asia and Africa to document the lives of people living in poverty or facing other difficult circumstances. Her photographs have been used to raise awareness about social issues such as human trafficking and environmental degradation.

Meno’s work has been recognized with numerous awards including a Lucie Award for Documentary Photography and a Hasselblad Masters Award for Fine Art Photography. She continues to be an influential figure in the world of photography with her unique vision and dedication to capturing beauty wherever she finds it.