Hayata’s Biography

I am a landscape photographer and my style aims to evoke a dreamlike feeling with dominant colors and fine details. I am influenced by the Hudson River School’s vast landscapes and Tonalism's moody colors, as well as Pictorialism and the Photo Secession movement, which view photography as an art form.

I have been a serious landscape photographer since 2016. Living in California, I drew inspiration from local art galleries and iconic locations like Yosemite and Death Valley. In 2021, I moved to New Jersey, where I now focus on capturing its landscapes. I am involved with arts organizations such as the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento, the Art Society of Monmouth County, and Monmouth Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey.

I have received awards and recognitions, including First Place in the Landscape Category at the 2020 KVIE Art Auction for "Coastal Milky Way. This was broadcast on KVIE PBS TV which has a market of 1.5 million households.

Selected Exhibits and Awards

• “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