there's a brief period every year where it feels like Japan transforms into scenes from some of your favorite animes...
sakura...
...or cherry blossoms, are one of the most iconic imagery attributed to Japan. Once a year, to usher in the change of season from the cold of winter to spring these trees start to blossom their beautiful pink and white flowers transforming the landscape into something absolutely magical. Their short life reminds celebrants of the overwhelming beauty, yet tragic brevity, of life, itself. And they make some of the most beautiful portrait photos IF you know where to go.
The popularity of hanami (花見, "flower viewing") is so immense that in large parts of major cities like Tokyo the actual viewing and photo session can be anything from a real challenge to next to impossible with swarms of crowds all vying for their perfect selfies or picnic spots. That and plus most trees within Tokyo are not low hanging enough to get those epic shots where you feel like you are in a self-wrapping cloud of flowers. Those spots exist but a little bit out of town and if you book my Sakura Portrait Photo Session I'll take you to some of the top places that not even local Japanese know about.
The cherry blossom season is the busiest time of year for photography requests so be sure to book early! The season is short so timing is everything.
Please see below for more details on pricing packages and how to book.
Sakura Portrait Shoot 60
49,000
60 minutes of cherry blossom heaven one on one! Includes 1 special insiders location + 30 high resolution, re-touched photos
1 hour shoot time
1 special insiders location (about 2 hrs from Tokyo)
30 high resolution, re-touched + edited photos
Sakura Couples Portrait Shoot 60
59,000
Perfect for the romantic in you. Book me for 60 minutes in a special insiders location + 60 high resolution, re-touched photos
1 hour shoot time
1 special insiders location (about 2 hours from Tokyo)
60 high resolution, re-touched + edited photos
choose your photo package plan
Easy made plans to choose from that are also customizeable to your needs
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I've served hundreds of clients across several platforms including Tripadvisor / Viator, Airbnb, Phototrips and my own socials with 5 star reviews across the board. Photography for me is as much about the connection with you, ensuring you feel confident and beautiful no matter what your 'model' experience as it is creating art together.
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Quality not Quantity
I am a multi published artist and I take pride in every photo I deliver to you. I don't put on a preset on all of your photos and call it a day. Each photo is meticulously crafted with years of daily editing experience paying close to attention to skin tones and color grading.
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Insider Knowledge
Photography in Tokyo is my full time job and has been for years. When I say I shoot almost daily I really mean it. On top of my client work I run photography workshops and one of Tokyo's largest meetups for creatives and models in various spots across the city for the past several years so you can be rest assured I know this city and the spots to shoot like no other. This also means we are sure to make the best of our booked time together!