Based in Kyoto, Japan, and born in Washington, DC, Stirling Elmendorf has spent nearly half his life overseas.  Stirling was drawn to Japan and lived in Tokushima, Japan for three years from 2001, where the beautiful culture and scenery inspired him to become a photographer. 

In 2004, he returned to the US and established his own photographic company in Washington, DC He specialized in photographing large hotels, architecture, residences, interiors and portraits.

In late 2011, he moved back to Japan and he and his wife Kumiko established an office in Osaka.  He photographed hundreds of architecture and interior design projects as well as work with drone photography, video production, music composition, and product photography. 

In June 2017, Stirling and Kumiko moved their office to Tokyo, Japan.

In Japan, he worked as the exclusive interior design photographer for Rolex, Bulgari and Harry Winston.

He has been active as a brand ambassador for Carl Zeiss, Fujifilm and Think Tank Photo.

In March 2022, Stirling and Kumiko relocated to Berlin, Germany for a new challenge and the experience of living and photographing in Europe.  

In October 2024, Stirling and Kumiko are once again based in Japan- in Kyoto- and excited to connect and work with new and existing clients.

Regardless of what project he undertakes, Stirling infuses his images with dynamism, creativity and power.

現在、京都を拠点にしている、ワシントンD.C.で生まれたスターリン・エルメンドルフは、人生の半分以上をアメリカ国外で過ごしてきました。2001年から徳島に3年間住み、美しい文化や風景に魅了され、写真家を目指すことになりました。

2004年、アメリカに戻り、ワシントンD.C.に自身の写真会社を設立。主に大規模なホテル、建築、住宅、インテリア、そしてポートレート撮影を専門としていました。

2011年後半、再び日本に移住し、妻の久美子と一緒に大阪にオフィスを設立しました。数多くの建築やインテリアデザインのプロジェクトを撮影し、ドローン撮影、ビデオ制作、音楽作曲、製品撮影にも取り組みました。 2017年6月東京にオフィスを移転。