by Rika Noda
My first pictures were of my parents eating. I have always been fascinated by the mundane routine of life. This led me to photograph people in their homes. I spend time with them, and talk to them, I observe them in their daily routine, when they are relaxed, I press the shutter. The result is a portrait, in their own space.
These portraits are like a diary to me. I am documenting all kinds of people that are willing to let me into their heart for a second; Willing to let me show their soul to the world; Giving me permission to tell their story.
