Proposals Only
“ Very accommodating especially with children. Thank you! ”
“ Coo was amazing, really professional and helpful with great attitude and amazing job! ”
“ Really liked working with Yoshi for my proposal. He was ready and had a lot of great ideas we could do for pictures. ”
“ Masa met with my family and I for our Kyoto family shoot and it was a great experience. He made my children feel at ease with his demeanor and easy-going nature. He was a pleasure to chat with as well in between shots, he is extremely personable! We even received our photos the next day and they are amazing! I would highly recommend Masa for your family photoshoot in Kyoto! 10 stars if I could! ”
“ My fiancé and I booked our engagement with Masa and Asami, but due to scheduling constraints from booking late, we ultimately worked only with Masa. In the end, we were incredibly pleased with the experience and the photos. Masa photographed our engagement in Kyoto, and we could not be happier with the results. From the very beginning, he was extremely responsive and made the entire planning process effortless. Since I'm not from Kyoto, I really appreciated how thoughtful and knowledgeable he was of the area. Masa offered fantastic suggestions on locations and the best times of day to shoot. During the shoot, Masa was friendly, professional and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos turned out stunning. If you're visiting Japan and want timeless, beautiful photos, I highly recommend booking with Masa and Asami. ”
“ Yoshi was very personable and wonderful. He dealt with our crazy children (two boys ages 3 and 7) with ease and gave us some great memories and photos for this year's Christmas Card. I cannot recommend him enough. I love his style and his eye. ”
“ We couldn’t have asked for a better engagement photographer than Coo. From the very first moment, Coo made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, capturing our day in such a natural and beautiful way. His attention to detail, creativity, and ability to find the perfect light and setting were incredible. Not only is Coo an exceptionally talented photographer, but he’s also a genuinely kind and thoughtful person who clearly cares about creating special memories for his clients. Every moment felt effortless, and the experience was just as enjoyable as the photos themselves. If you’re ever in Japan and looking for a photographer, we honestly couldn’t recommend Coo more highly. Thank you for helping us capture such a meaningful moment in our lives, these memories will stay with us forever. ”
“ Masa and Asami were absolutely wonderful. They were kind, thoughtful, and made the entire experience feel comfortable from beginning to end. The quality of the photos was superb, and it was clear throughout the shoot that they truly cared about capturing meaningful moments. They not only walked us through the process with patience and professionalism, but also guided us through the city itself, taking beautiful photos across multiple locations and occasions. That extra care made the session feel personal, relaxed, and special rather than rushed or overly staged. What stood out even more was their flexibility on the day of the shoot, especially when other conditions required adjustments. They handled everything with such grace and made sure the experience still felt seamless and enjoyable. Overall, I could not have asked for a better experience. They genuinely made my fiancé and me feel seen, and they turned our engagement photo shoot into a truly wonderful memory. I would gladly recommend Masa and Asami’s service to anyone I know traveling to Japan, and I will absolutely use their service again when I return. ”
“ We couldn't have asked for a better experience with Yoshi! We got engaged at Hōnen-in Temple in Kyoto, and Yoshi played a huge part in making it perfect. From the start, he provided incredible location recommendations and was so easy to work with. On the day of, Yoshi was the ultimate professional—discreet, organized, and truly talented at capturing the emotion of the moment without interrupting the magic. If you’re looking for a photographer in Kyoto who genuinely cares about your vision, book Yoshi! ”
“ We had such a great time with Yoshi. He was easy to work with, and our photos are amazing! We enjoyed sharing our stories with him and listening to his stories too. Time flew by, and we have wonderful memories. Thank you! ”
“ We had a great experience with Yoshi. He was a great photographer as well as a great person. Highly recommend using him. ”
“ I was skeptical about booking online and working with photographers that I wouldn't be able to meet beforehand, but Masa was very responsive through Flytographer's chat and really helped to assuage many of the doubts I had. He offered very valuable input about the locations I proposed and did a good deal of work helping to narrow down the exact location within the plum blossom garden. Day of shoot, he did a great job of scouting ahead and figuring out which of our proposal areas was best on the day. He really took the time to get to know us and took some great pictures capturing the natural beauty of the plum garden which accentuated the beauty of the moment of proposal. After the plum orchard, he did a great job of capturing candid moments as we walked through the city, capturing a bit of Kyoto along the way. ”
“ Coo is absolutely phenomenal! He really captured what we love about Kyoto and made the entire session comfortable and fun. I'm forever grateful for the spectacular photos he took, along with some videos I'm excited to share on social media too. He truly did go above and beyond. I fully recommend Coo and Yurika to anyone traveling to Japan looking for a special way to capture their trip. ”
“ We had the most wonderful experience with Coo in Kyoto! From the very beginning, he was incredibly receptive, warm, and accommodating. We’re not used to professional photoshoots, but he guided us so naturally and made us feel completely at ease the entire time. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful — romantic, elegant, and perfectly capturing the joy of this special season in our lives. We’re so excited to use them to announce our engagement to our close family and friends. If you’re looking for someone who knows the best spots in Kyoto and can effortlessly capture genuine, heartfelt moments, Coo is your photographer. Highly recommended! 💛 ”
“ Oh my goodness, Coo was amazing to photograph with! I love professional photos and I couldn’t have found a better photographer. To start, Coo was super communicative at booking and a few days before our shoot. He made it super easy to find him the day of the shoot and gave helpful instructions and a selfie! Coo then made the photo shoot itself relaxing and easy. He gave us interesting history tidbits about Kyoto while walking from location to location, like it was our own private tour guide with our photos. He captured film photos as well as iPhone photos and videos which I’ve never had before and absolutely loved that special touch! All and all, Coo was a fabulous photographer and made the experience easy, fun, and rewarding - and the final pictures are absolutely gorgeous to boot! I would highly recommend booking with Coo and Yurika for your travel photography experience. 🩷 ”
“ Yoshi did an amazing job with our family photos in Kyoto, especially with younger, energetic kids. Very happy with how they turned out. ”
“ Masa was a joy to shoot with! Neither of us are very comfortable in front of a camera, yet he was still able to capture so many beautiful photos, which is surely a great testament to his talent. The turnaround time for receiving our gallery was also extremely and surprisingly fast. And on top of it all, Masa was so easy to talk to. We had a wonderful time getting to know him, hearing about his family, and learning about Kyoto and Japan as we walked between locations. Highly recommend! ”
“ We had a wonderful experience with Masa! He was incredible with our children and so kind! Never made us feel rushed and took us amazing places to take photos! ”
“ Coo is an awesome photographer! Our plan was carried out very well and the photos ended up being amazing. We were blessed with nice weather, but Coo knew the best time to show up at the location along with where to best have photos taken so you can have a really nice album. ”
“ Working with Coo in Kyoto was such a fun experience! We did our shoot in Gion with our then 4 month old baby, which was a bit of a hassle because he was unpredictable at times, but Coo was incredibly patient and flexible with us. He even helped us find a nearby bathroom when the baby needed a quick potty break, which we really appreciated. The photos turned out beautiful, and the locations truly captured the feeling of our trip in Kyoto. While it might have been fun to have a bit more variety in poses, overall I absolutely LOVE the photos and would highly recommend Coo. ”
“ Coo was incredible, the photos turned out beautifully and perfectly captured memories we’ll always cherish from our Kyoto trip. ”
“ This was the best photo shoo we've ever had. Coo was an amazing professional and took so many amazing photos with such great locations, backgrounds, angles and ideas. If are you looking for a true professional, this is the photographer to book! I highly recommend and will be rebooking for a Tokyo shoot when I return. Highly worth it 10/10!! ”
“ Coo is an absolute legend. He was very clear and concise with instructions on poses and gave great insight on what photos would look the best. He was also very sociable and easy to get along with, would highly recommend to anyone looking for any type of photo or video shoot. ”
“ We booked a family photography session during our trip to Japan and it was one of the highlights of our vacation. Traveling with teens isn’t always easy, but our photographer made the session relaxed, fun, and stress-free. Coo was incredibly patient, gave clear but natural direction, and knew exactly where to take us for stunning backdrops without feeling rushed or overly touristy. The photos turned out beautiful, well-composed, and full of genuine moments. It was the perfect way to capture our family in such a special place, and we now have professional photos that truly reflect our time in Japan. We would absolutely recommend this experience to any family visiting Japan. ”
“ Yoshi has a great eye for beautiful, meaningful photos; creating and capturing memories in a way I couldn’t imagine myself. He was able to pivot multiple times as certain areas were closed off, other people showed up, and natural lighting changed due to clouds/sun. Professional, kind, and comforting during a stressful week, Yoshi is truly one of a kind. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their photographer! ”