Umi Akiyoshi Photography

Photography – New York - NYC

Umi Akiyoshi is a Dancer, Photographer, and a former model with Elite Model Management. Born & raised as well as being based in New York City, her affinity for art and expression started young. Her early years of modeling developed her sense of aesthetic in tandem with her passion for dance. Umi has studied dance intensively throughout her life. Previously she has studied at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and The Ailey School, and is currently attending the Conservatory of Dance at SUNY Purchase College. Since 2013 she has worked to provide images for professional dancers and dance companies including dancers from The Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Ailey II, Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Complexions Contemporary, and companies such as Sidra Bell Dance New York, dawsondancesf, Steps Repertory Ensemble, MADBoots Dance Co., ELSCO Dance, and ISODOC Dance.