Proposals Only
“ We enjoyed our time with Masa - he was professional, friendly, and we enjoyed our conversation throughout. He made us, including our teens, feel at ease and skillfully took fantastic photos despite the crowds. Thanks Masa for the memorable photos! ”
“ Nothing but high praises for Coo. It was our first time in Japan and he went above and beyond being personable, friendly, and informative. Coo is great at responding and planning to ensure the entire experience is stress-free. He made my proposal very smooth and it was a blessing to bring home the amazing photos by him. Definitely will be booking with Coo for all future photo ops needs! Thank you for your attention to detail, amazing photos, food recs, and flexibility with us. ”
“ This was an incredible experience and one of my top highlights of my trip to Japan!! Masa was not only a fabulous photographer - creative, innovative and so professional. He was also an expected wonderful guide. I felt like I was getting a cultural experience as well as a professional photo shoot. I learnt so much about the Japanese people and culture during my shoot. He also took me to his secret spots, no crowds and beautiful scenery and back drops. I cannot recommend Masa highly enough. If you want special memories of Japan then you must book a photo shoot with Masa and Asmai. Thank you Masa for an unforgettable experience! ”
“ Coo was easygoing, organized, and great to work with on my family photo session in Kyoto. His communication was clear and responsive from the start, and he sent along recommendations and tips prior to the session. He was flexible and had very helpful suggestions to ensure that the photos turned out wonderfully. He helped me figure out the early morning timing to rent kimonos for my family of six (two kids, two grandparents, my husband, and me), as well as the logistics to take photos in two locations. He had called two taxis for our group, and they were waiting when we were ready to change locations. Coo knew the best spots to take the most stunning photos, and worked with the multiple combinations of family members that I requested. The photos turned out beautifully, and I am delighted with them. ”
“ Coo and Yurika did an amazing job! My fiance and I requested a pre wedding photoshoot for our Japan getaway. It was our first time having a professional photoshoot and we were a bit nervous about the process. We brought our niece along for the ride as a graduation gift from us. We met up 10 minutes before the actual photoshoot and discussed what scenery and background we wanted. We chose to have our photos to have cultural and natural scenery as the backgrounds. They understood what we wanted immediately and the photoshoot began on time. The first set of photos were taken in the alleyways of a historical area in Kyoto. The scenery was perfect as the traditional Japanese buildings helped pronounce our kimonos. Afterwards we went towards the scenic streets of kyoto, where we took photos with the Yasaka Pagoda in the background. Their knowledge of the area payed off, they chose the perfect areas and angles to optimize our photos quality. From their we headed to a park full of beautiful natural scenery. Once again they knew exactly where to set up and now once did we have any communication struggles. We not only enjoyed seeing the stunning quality of our photos, but also got to keep unforgettable memories of Japan! Thank you again, it was a great experience and look forward to having them take future photos when we return. ”
“ Fun experience working with coo! Love the path we chose and how personable and knowledge coo was. 10/10 recommend! ”
“ We recently had the pleasure of working with Coo during our trip to Kyoto, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. From the very beginning, he was incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. He clearly has a fantastic eye for capturing beautiful moments and selecting stunning locations. The places he chose for our photos were simply breathtaking, showcasing the unique charm and beauty of Kyoto. We were particularly impressed with how he managed to capture really great photos even in the extremely busy area of Gion. Beyond the beautiful photos, we truly enjoyed the experience itself. Coo made us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire session, which allowed us to truly enjoy the moment. He was also very patient and helpful in guiding us with poses and ensuring we got the best shots possible. We are absolutely thrilled with the final results. The photos are stunning and perfectly capture the memories we made in Kyoto. We will enjoy these images for years to come. ”
“ Masa was absolutely fantastic. Not only are the photos incredible, he was very helpful with planning the shoot. On top of that, he was so friendly and easy to talk to! I'd not only recommend him to my friends and family, but to anyone within earshot that briefly mentions photography. ”
“ Masa is the best! Thank you so much our photos were so natural and amazing. He was also super friendly and tried his best to create the best moment for us on that day. Thank you! ”
“ Masa knows the spots for nice photos and he captured some photos of the area too which was a bonus as the ones i took are nowhere close to his skills! ”
“ Coo was an absolutely amazing photographer who helped make our special day the best it could possibly be. He was absolutely professional and creative and helped us get the most perfect pictures that could be had. He worked with me to find the perfect spot in a busy area to propose. He helped us capture the moment in the perfect light. He is very knowledgeable about the area and gave us several amazing recommendations for food and photos. If you’re looking for a photographer, I can only recommend Coo and Yurika. ”
“ We had a photoshoot with Coo and we absolutely loved our experience and he picked the perfect spots for our autumn photoshoot in Arashiyama. He as very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We would definitely book again ! ”
“ We had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot with Coo in Kyoto in November. We had the best afternoon and the pictures all turned out so great! Coo was accommodating as our group was running late. He was very easy to work with and managed the crowds very well. Most of the shots don't have people in them.... which is amazing considering how crowded it was! The shoot was efficient, we got a variety of backgrounds in a short amount of time. The pictures were ready quickly. Communication was great. And most importantly the results were amazing!! Thanks Coo. I can't recommend him highly enough ”
“ We had the best experience scheduling, and doing a photo shoot with Masa and Asami! Doing our photoshoot for our honeymoon, was a last minute decision for us. Flytographer and Masa/Asami made the process extremely seamless, right from booking, to discussions about the type of pictures we wanted, the time of day, suggestions on locations (since we were visitors in Kyoto), to meeting, and having a very personable experience during the shoot. Our pictures were also very promptly delivered (way quicker than I expected) and they are all so asthetically pleasing! Masa’s ability to make you feel at home, and comfortable is as impecable as his photography skillset. We will definitely be reaching out to them for another shoot when we are back! Thank you for everything! ”
“ Coo was an amazing photographer and tour guide all in one for our family photo shoot of 7 people around multiple locations in Kyoto. He was calm and upbeat and didn’t mind that our kids stopped for ice cream and food along the way. The photos he took were incredible, especially the lighting! Would use him again in a heartbeat and hope he’ll come to NYC to photograph us at home too. ”
“ I highly recommend Coo for your photoshoot! He made the experience comfortable and easy, guiding me through all the shots and helping me with poses. He also shared interesting facts of the locations we took photos at which gave me a better understanding of Japan’s history/culture. Coo is a very kind, humble, professional, and talented person. He goes above and beyond to capture the right moments of the photos. Cost is reasonable for how amazing his work is! His photos are such high quality and I couldn’t be happier! Thank you Coo for capturing the best moments of my Kyoto trip. I will have these photos as memories forever! ”
“ Coo was amazing, so patient with our family photos, especially with our 2 little ones! He took us to a few different locations so we could get plenty of variety and all the photos turned out beautifully! He even agreed to take pics of my kiddos per their request, while running down the street. He was easy to work with and did a wonderful job. We LOVE our photos! ”
“ Coo is an absolute pro. The pictures came out better than we could have ever imagined and we’ll be able to hold on to them forever. He was communicative and knowledgeable to the point where I felt a sense of calm before my engagement. If you’re considering booking them, do it. ”
“ We had the most wonderful photoshoot experience with Coo. From planning the proposal photoshoot to the execution, Coo made the entire process seamlessly easy and stress-free. I had a few ideas of what I wanted our photos to include, locationally and visually, and Coo accomplished these requests flawlessly. Throughout the planning period and on the day of, Coo was extremely fast to respond to messages and went above and beyond in coordinating the final details for the proposal. Our pictures turned out absolutely stunning, and his passion and expertise for photography was easily visible through the beautiful moments he captured so well. If you’re planning on proposing in Japan and want to have the best, most seamless and professional photoshoot experience, you need to book your shoot with Coo! He is such a wonderful person and was friendly, helpful, and the absolute best photographer I could ever imagine working with. To Coo - thank you for capturing our special moment, you are a gentleman and we loved spending the afternoon in Kyoto with you! ”
“ We had an amazing family photo shoot with Yoshi. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, great plus when traveling with small children. He was patient and kind with my little ones and the pictures came out amazing. ”