Proposals Only
“ Cannot speak highly enough about our experience working with Coo to photograph our surprise engagement. From start to finish he offered great advice and guidance to make my proposal seamless and unforgetable. Leading up to the day, Coo provided unprompted insight into all the details that I should consider including the weather which he was able to give incredible depth of information on given a background in weather forecasting. He also provided tips on timing, what to expect in terms of crowds, how to surprise my fiance (by asking Coo if he could use my phone to take a photo of us as I got down on a knee, these photos also came out great and gave us something to look at while we waited for his photos to come through!) He was flexible leading up to the day, even suggesting other days and times given how poor the weather was expected to be on the day we had previously agreed on. He was willing to move our orginal scheduled time of 9am to 6 am to beat the crowds. This was our first time working with a photographer and he made the experience effortless and stress-free. Coo was continously supportive in the planning process and didn't stress about me being indecisive. I truly appreciate his unprompted guidance and how smooth it was to surprise my girlfriend without her knowing why he was there. The experience with the photoshoot after the initial proposal was also effortless, despite it being our first time with this sort of experience. We were able to just have fun together and every image Coo captured was better than we could have ever hoped for. So grateful to have had Coo be my support during this momentous ocassion. ”
“ Yoshi was wonderful with our family! He took time to hear what we were looking for, and really connected with our kids to bring out their personalities! He found beautiful locations for our photos and we were thrilled with our gallery! ”
“ Masa was so helpful and very diligent on getting the shoot right, a total pro! ”
“ We had an amazing experience working The photos turned out absolutely incredible—better than we could have imagined. From the very beginning, his communication was excellent, and he made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. He was personable, patient, and fantastic with kids—even managing to capture the most beautiful moments with our shy one. We truly loved working with him; he made the experience fun and effortless. Not only is he a talented photographer, but also someone we’d happily call a friend. Highly recommend ”
“ Masa-san and Asami-san were extremely easy to work with and very helpful throughout the planning process of my surprise engagement photo. We were able to follow the idea I had for the shoot and also accommodate ideas that popped up along the way. There were no communication issues whatsoever with Masa-san even though we only spoke English. He made our experience feel unique, special, and personal which was important considering this is a special event for me and my now fiancée. I couldn’t have asked for a better team with Masa and Asami, nor a better photographer. Thank you for making this moment a memorable one to cherish forever and on! ”
“ Yoshi was amazing to work with in Kyoto. He helped us feel comfortable and confident and we were laughing the whole hour! He was extremely detail oriented and we are thrilled with how the photos came out. I would definitely recommend Yoshi! We are so grateful for the quality of photos as well as how quickly he edited them and uploaded them to our portal. Thank you, Yoshi!! ”
“ Masa and Asami were incredible. They assisted me with options, made things seamless. I highly recommend them as they are very communicative and definitely trustworthy to capture your moment. ”
“ Coo was so fun to work with on Christmas morning in Kyoto. He was timely, communicative, and patient with our 3 and 5 year old. We were able to get lots of different shots and backdrops, and we were lucky to get the end of the beautiful leaves turning. It is hard to pick the photos we live the most since they were all so good! We were also grateful that Coo helped us grab a taxi for the littles to get back to our hotel, and the timeliness of the photos being sent after the shoot. ”
“ Coo did an amazing job taking photos of our family in Kyoto. He was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He coordinated with us ahead of time, helped us to select the best location for our shoot and preplanned our route to include all the best spots. He was professional, friendly, and patient, and made us feel comfortable with the process. He showed us a preview of some of our photos on his camera during the shoot and also asked for our input, which we appreciated. We are very pleased with our photos - thank you for capturing these memories, Coo! Also, many thanks for sharing all your food recommendations and travel related insight. ”
“ Coo was the nicest photographer I have ever worked with! It was very cold the morning of our shoot, and he was so helpful with us and our baby. He helped walk around with all our stuff, blankets, etc and he knew exactly where and how to take photos so it was very easy to be quick about photos. Coo took us to spots we never even knew about, so it was a really great experience. Highly, highly recommend! ”
“ 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! ”