the photo, takumi died. the picture gives the family emotional support. translator: i remember that peaceful moment very clearly. the photograph gives us the strength to go on. it's like a lucky charm for us. i can keep looking at this photo forever. it always makes me feel happy. translator: i will keep trying to take photos that people enjoy looking at every day and that help bring happiness to their lives. >> reporter: every family has special moments that tell the story of who they are. asada's work helps them keep memories of those precious times alive, as they slip into the past. >> asada's photos have struck a deep cord in people. not just his subjects, but now with the wider audience. a movie based on his work recently won best asian film award at the warsaw national film festival. asada continues to take portraits of his own family, too. a practice he says has deepened ties within his home. asada says that photos of every-day life, not just a formal or special occasion, can add up to create a precio