Mayumi Nashida is a professional photographer based in New York. Since 1993, she has specialized in the fields of music and entertainment.

She is particularly known for her portraiture of musicians. Her portfolio includes portraits of musicians and actors used for album cover artwork, advertising and promotional material. She has also documented various red carpet events,concerts and interviews for press and magazines. In recent years, Nashida has also expanded into the fields of business, fashion, travel as well as weddings and family portraits.

Born in Japan, Nashida began her career as a creative coordinator at Sony Music (Japan), working on album covers and promotional material. Her job inspired her to study photography, and upon moving to New York, she embarked upon a career as a professional photographer.

Nashida’s subjects include Sting, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones,Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen, Longwave, Yo-Yo-Ma, Yoko Ono, The White Stripes, Franz Ferdinand, Anne Hathaway, Richard Gere, Jessica Chastain and many others.

Nashida’s work is notable for her ability to capture the passion, vibrancy, sensitivity and soul of her subjects. It has often been said that her work with musicians aptly conveys the sounds that they create.