Komei Harada has a unique ability to capture more than just a photograph—he captures personality and attitude while bringing the history of our iconic fashion brands to life. His understanding of leather, styling, movement, and lighting makes every photoshoot a true creative masterpiece. He has an incredible way of making our models
jump out of the image while bringing out the beauty, femininity, and character of our West Coast Leather designs.
We’ve created tremendous energy together through many high-fashion photoshoots in beautiful locations throughout the Bay Area, with our work appearing in national and international magazines. Komei is a true artist behind the lens.
I love working with Komei because I feel like he has such a great eye for beautiful scenery, composition, and cool ideas. He's always incredibly friendly and easy to work with. I look forward to the next shoot.
Working with Komei is a pleasure. With more than 150 fashion and event shoots under his belt, he has a real talent for helping people feel comfortable—whether they’re seasoned models or just stepping in front of the camera for the first time. He knows how to use strobes and studio lighting to get consistently great results [, and his drone and video work adds a fresh, engaging layer to a project]. Komei is also a solid team player who jumps in with initiative, collaborates easily, and brings reliable technical know‑how to whatever’s happening on set. The final images [and videos ]feel polished, authentic, and thoughtfully crafted.