The Evolving Significance of Portrait Studios in the AI Era
The Changing Landscape of Portrait Photography in an AI-Driven World
In an era where everyone can generate high-quality images thanks to the advancement of Artificial Intelligence and social media platforms, the value of traditional photography studios is increasingly coming into question. Portrait Inc., a company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, led by Creative Director Munetaka Tokuyama, is at the forefront of redefining the essence of portrait photography. Recently, Tokuyama's participation in the J-WAVE (81.3FM) program, SUNNY VIBES, as well as the company's presentations at the renowned photo and video event CP+2026, have sparked significant discussions in both media and industry circles.
Insights from J-WAVE's SUNNY VIBES
On February 27th, 2026, Munetaka Tokuyama shared his thoughts on the new value of portrait studios during his appearance on J-WAVE's SUNNY VIBES segment known as