Eriko.S ( @hoshiwonderful )
It’s not something you can put into words right away.
But as you keep looking, it slowly settles into your heart.
The photographs of Eriko Seki (@hoshiwonderful) have that kind of quiet strength.
Morning light, gentle gestures, a softly opening atmosphere—
each image holds a feeling of “a calm, fleeting happiness, right now.”
Nothing is pushed too hard, yet warmth gradually fills your chest.
These photographs remind us that images can speak to us in that way.
Q. In your everyday life, what moments make you feel, “This is it,” and reach for your camera?
When I go through daily life normally, there aren’t many dramatic moments. But when I stay aware that I’m photographing, the way I see things changes.
For example, watching my mother sew. Her quiet, focused movements feel almost like a craftsperson at work. If it’s early morning and the light is coming in just right, it feels incredibly beautiful.
When I notice that kind of atmosphere, I can’t help but take a photo. Being able to capture and revisit that “calm, fleeting happiness” again and again is the best part of photography for me.
Q. Have you ever felt that ordinary moments start to look a little special once they become photographs?
I’ve become much more aware of the beauty of light.
Scenes that look ordinary to the naked eye can feel completely different when photographed.
I’m especially drawn to the beauty of shadows—the soft gradations, the watercolor-like delicacy within them.
Realizing that something this beautiful exists in everyday life is what keeps me taking photos.
Q. When you look back at your own photos and think, “I like this,” what do they tend to have in common?
I’m drawn to photos where light and shadow exist together, and to images that are slightly ambiguous or softly out of focus.
That ambiguity feels like space—room where memories and emotions can be filled in later.
Q. What camera and lens are you currently using?
Camera: FUJIFILM X-E4
Lens: FUJINON XF23mmF1.4
I like how it keeps just the right distance when photographing my child, and how compact it is to carry.
I’m also drawn to Fujifilm’s greens and their film simulations.
Q. How did using TOKYO GRAPHER filters change your photographs?
Fujifilm cameras have strong color character, and sometimes I felt pink tones were a bit too intense.
With the OPF 550-L, a subtle bluish tone is added, which gently balances the image.
The way highlights bloom just before blowing out feels very film-like—sometimes even more film-like than actual film.
Q. What kind of expressions do you feel filters helped bring out in your photos?
The image already feels finished when I look through the viewfinder, which makes both shooting and editing more enjoyable.
I’ve also become comfortable leaving “ambiguous” photos as they are. The soft blooming light keeps images from feeling too sharp and creates space to hold memories and emotions.
If, years from now, those memories gently resurface when I look back, I’d be very happy.
Eriko.S ( @hoshiwonderful )
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