Find the Best Kyoto Proposal Photographer

“ Masa is a world-class photographer and a wonderful person, as well. He helped us through the whole process, with picking location and time to guiding us through the shoot to capturing the most breathtaking photos. He is kind and genuine and it reflects in his work. We are so grateful for him. We absolutely love the photos, they are breathtaking. We would recommend anyone considering professional photography to Masa and Asami. ”

“ Yoshi was nothing short of phenomenal to work with. From the very beginning, he established communication to help formulate a plan for the shoot. Yoshi monitored the Cherry Blossom bloom locally, and despite us being "early" to the season, managed to come up with a spectacular location for the proposal & shoot. He has a calming demeanor that puts you at ease and is a highly talented photographer. I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. It is an added bonus that he is trilingual! ”

“ My fiancé and I recently had an engagement shoot with Coo (in Arashiyama Park, Kyoto), and the experience was absolutely incredible! From the first moment we connected, he provided thoughtful advice on timing, locations, and even the best ways to avoid the crowds. Coo’s background in weather forecasting was a huge help—he kept a close eye on the forecast and had suggestions ready for different scenarios, which made planning stress-free. We ended up moving our original start time and were so glad we did; we got the beautiful, peaceful atmosphere of Arashiyama almost all to ourselves. Despite this being our first professional photo session, Coo immediately put us at ease. Like other reviewers have mentioned, he is patient, personable, and genuinely wants to make sure you have fun. He gave clear directions and small, natural prompts that made us feel comfortable in front of the camera—so much so that we almost forgot we were being photographed. He also showed us a couple of shots on his camera throughout the session and asked for our input, which I really appreciated. It was wonderful to feel like we were collaborating rather than just posing. Much like other families and couples have shared in their reviews, I was impressed by Coo’s flexibility and quick communication. Any questions we had—whether about meeting points, transportation, or even great local food—he answered promptly. He had planned our route in Arashiyama so that we could capture both stunning natural scenery and some iconic cultural backdrops. It was obvious how familiar he was with the area, and he knew exactly where to position us for the best light and angles. The final photos exceeded our expectations. Every image had this effortless, romantic feel, and you can truly see the happiness on our faces. We’re so grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully, and it’s clear Coo pours his heart and soul into his work. From helping coordinate the perfect surprise moment (like he’s done for so many proposals) to entertaining families with little ones, it’s obvious why he and Yurika have so many stellar reviews. If you’re looking for a stress-free, fun, and memorable photo shoot in Kyoto (or anywhere in Japan), you truly cannot go wrong with Coo and Yurika. Their warmth, attention to detail, and knack for capturing genuine moments make them stand out. We’ll definitely be booking with them again for future trips to Japan—and we can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking to create beautiful keepsakes of their trip or special occasion! ”