Meet Hayata

I am Hayata Takeshita, a landscape photographer dedicated to capturing the beauty of national parks and public lands. While I enjoy many photographic styles, my signature style aims to evoke a dreamlike or otherworldly feeling, characterized by landscapes dominated by one or two colors, yet rich in fine details that tell a sophisticated story.

My artistic influences stem from both classical painting and photography. From painting, the Hudson River School and Tonalism inspire me; the former for its awesome depiction of the American landscape and the latter for its serene, moody single-color dominance. In photography, I draw from Pictorialism and the Photo Secession movement, both of which view photography as a creative art form beyond mere documentation.

The purpose of my work is straightforward. I create images that transport viewers to places of wonder and aim to elevate their mood through my unique, dreamlike landscapes. I visited many museums in my youth and I strive to offer a visual experience that reflects the awe I felt while visiting them, and I hope to share that sense of wonder through my photographs.

I am based in New Jersey, USA, although I was in California for many years.

Selected Exhibits and Awards

I am a member of Viewpoint Photographic Art Gallery in Sacramento, California, USA. Here are some of my exhibits in various venues. Awards are noted in italics.

  • “Red Sky at Night, Manasquan Delight,” Awarded Third Place in Photography, Summer 2024 Exhibit at Middletown Arts Center, Art Society of Monmouth County, July 29 to August 24, 2024

  • “Great Blue Heron," Second Place for Wildlife in Summer, Manasquan Reservoir Photo Contest for 2023/2024, Monmouth County Park System, February 1st to February 29, 2024

  • “Myself Away – Historic Folsom Truss Bridge,” Crocker Art Museum, Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, May 13th to August 1st, 2021

  • “Coastal Milky Way,” Awarded First Place in Landscape, KVIE Art Auction 2020, October 2nd to October 4th, 2020

  • “Golden Gate Bridge Evening,” Awarded April Image of the Night in General Division, Sierra Camera Club of Sacramento, April 9, 2019

  • “Hazy Sierra Foothills,” Juror Award at 2018 KVIE Art Auction, October 5th to October 7th, 2018

Comprehensive List of Exhibits and Awards

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