A decade of
Kyoto, in your
photographs.
Professional photos for travelers, couples & families.
Professional photos for travelers, couples & families.
We are Kyoto-based photographers working with travelers, couples, and families from around the world. Bilingual, calm under pressure.
Four signature locations, plus a few I keep up my sleeve for the right session.
Thousand torii gates, vermillion paths, the iconic climb. Best at sunrise for soft light and quiet.
Lantern-lit streets at dusk, the heart of old Kyoto. Cinematic, moody, romantic.
Bamboo grove, river views, the Togetsukyo bridge. Versatile across the day.
Sweeping terraces, pagoda silhouette at sunset, the lanes of Higashiyama below.
Other locations I love: Bamboo Forest Kodai-ji Temple Philosopher's Path — plus Ninenzaka, Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, Kamo River, and the temples of northern Higashiyama. Happy to build a custom route.
All packages include a pre-shoot consultation, location planning, professional retouching, and Google Drive delivery.
5 and 8 location packages can be split across two days — ideal for clients with flexible itineraries or to capture different lighting and atmospheres.
Customize any package with the extras below.
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Extra location (add to any package) | $240 |
| Extra professional retouch | $20 / photo |
| All raw data (every frame, unedited) | $80 flat |
| USB stick + all data, shipped worldwide | From $50 |
| Rush delivery (within 48 hours) | $60 |
A keepsake USB with all your photos — edited and raw — shipped anywhere in the world. Handcrafted packaging, perfect for anniversaries and gifts. From $50, varies by destination.
Tell me your travel dates, group size, and the vibe you're after. I reply within a day, often faster.
We pick locations, timing, and a few details (kimono, transport) so the day is set before you arrive.
Relaxed, candid, and well-paced. About 30min–1hour per location, with breaks when you need them.
Edited photos delivered via Google Drive in about 7 business days. USB shipping available.
| Delivery | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Google Drive (standard) | ~7 business days | Included |
| Google Drive (rush) | 48 hours | +$60 |
| USB stick worldwide | +7–21 days | From $50 |
Transportation is not included in session prices. Kyoto's locations vary in distance — some are walkable clusters, others require travel.
We met at 6am in the Arashiyama bamboo grove — empty paths, soft light, and a quiet we'd never have found on our own. The photos feel like a memory we get to keep forever.
Communication was effortless in English, locations were exactly what we wanted, and the photos blew away our already-high expectations. Worth every dollar.
Vår fotograf i Kyoto var otroligt professionell och lätt att arbeta med. Bilderna blev bättre än vad vi någonsin kunde ha föreställt oss — varje plats känns levande genom dem.
Tell me a bit about your trip and which package you're considering. I'll reply within 24 hours with availability and next steps.
I'll be in touch within 24 hours. In the meantime, feel free to email hello@photographerkyoto.com with anything urgent.