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Frenchman Pierre met Japanese Akiko while studying in an art school in Paris, and their combined interests are what drew them together – Akiko.

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Pierre Javelle & Akiko Ida’s Tiny Gastronomic Adventures

Since 2002, husband and wife team Pierre Javelle and Akiko Ida have created a multitude of amazing photographs of a micro universe that exists only between the two of them, and they’re quickly gaining popularity, particularly in the world of gastronomy. Frenchman Pierre met Japanese Akiko while studying in an art school in Paris, and their combined interests are what drew them together – Akiko is a total foodie and Pierre has an affinity for comic books and photography – together, they’ve found the perfect medium for expression, and not only does it work – it’s borderline magical.

The couple present a growing series of photographic diptychs that illustrate little stories in comic book fashion. At this point they must have over 60 of them and they just keep coming. The subject of these photos is usually comprised of gorgeous macro shots of beautifully staged culinary treats, with tiny little people in various forms of action – both ordinary and extraordinary, using the f

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Chocolate Eclair Construction

Ever wonder what it’s really like to get up close and personal with your food? Instead of just eating it, what would it be like to skate, bike, golf, build or climb up it? Assuming you’ve never skateboarded in the pit of an avocado, or walked on the edge of a chopstick, you’ll have to take a look at this duo’s artwork to see what everyday life would be like surrounded by giant-sized food.

With more than a decade’s experience of creating illusions of mini figurines with fruits, pastries, cheese, nuts, and anything else you can think of, the artistic pair, calling themselves Minimiam– meaning “Mini Yum” in French—have constructed over 100 intricately designed scenes.

Japanese food photographer, Akiko Ida, was born in Gunma and later moved to Tokyo to attend the Tokyo University of the Arts. After graduation, Ida went to Paris for further education at an art and design school, where she met her husband, and now creative partner, Pierre Javelle. Minimiam have held exhibitions around the world and continue their jobs as professional food p

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MINIMIAM: Amazing Food Photography With Miniatures

Every now and then, you come across a photography project that serves to both delight and reinvigorate our own creative efforts. Today, it’s an honor to share the works of Pierre Javelle and Akiko Ida – with their kind permission – for the benefit of students of our photography school.

Fun Food Photography With Miniatures

For over a decade, the duo have been conducting a playful photography project that combines the use of miniature figures with enticing culinary treats. Dubbed ‘MINIMIAM’ (a merging of the words minituare and miam, the French for ‘yummy’), Javelle and Ida have struck a fine balance between the best elements of microphotography and food photography.

Along with an expert eye for composition, the resulting shots are incredibly fun:

The couple met while studying the craft of photography in Paris, and it probably comes as no surprise that they later went on to work as commercial food photographers.

While all of the shots taken under the MINIMIAM umbrella ̵