Tsuneko Sasamoto: In Her 100s and still doing Photo-shoots

This is absolutely incredible! Japan’s first female photojournalist is still shooting in her 100s. This is what happens when you find a hobby that can 'give you money', 'make you happy' and 'keep you in shape. Check it out and get inspired.

This is Tsuneko Sasamoto, a legendary and modish Japanese photographer, born in Tokyo, Japan. Born on September 1st, 1914, she is also one of the country’s oldest photographers. She is officially Japan's first female photojournalist. Sasamoto became a professional photographer at 25, and garnered attention for her photos of pre- and post-war Japan.

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Did you know that she is a college dropout? Yes she is. But don’t you dropout, okay. She dropped out from her studies in home economics to pursue her interest in painting and also went to dressmaking school. This she did without her parents knowing. Her enthusiasm to become a female photojournalist was motivated by Margaret Bourke-White.

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Interestingly, she has about three (3) books to her name. She published a photo book in 2011 called Hyakusai no Finder, or Centenarian’s Finder. In 2014, Sasamoto had an exhibit of her work from her 2011 book called Hyakusai Ten, or, Centenarian’s Exhibition. In 2015, Sasamoto published another book, Inquisitive Girl at 101. She is currently working on a project called Hana Akari, or Flower Glow. The book is in honor of her friends who have died.

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Alas, her left hand and both legs were broken in 2015 but, astoundingly, she never stopped capturing using her camera.

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In 2016, she won the Lucie Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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Listen, your passion is your world, you preach it, and you live it. It’s a legacy you leave behind even when you’re death.

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Here are some salient words from her:

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“It’s essential to remain positive about your life and never give up”

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“You should never become lazy”

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“You need to push yourself and stay aware, so you can move forward”

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Have a wonderful week friends.