Born in Asuka, Nara. Studied photography at Osaka University of Arts.
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Born in Asuka,Nara Prefecture
2004 Entered Department of Photograph,Osaka University of Arts
2006 Started taking photos in Bali.
After visiting various Asian countries as a student, Maki Shimada became fascinated with the people of those countries and the way in which religion and culture intersect in their daily lives.
2008 Traveled to Bali to work as a wedding photographer
2011 After returning to Japan, moved to Tokyo and started mainly focusing on portrait photography
She frequently visits Bali to conduct photoshoots to this day.