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“ **An unforgettable mother-daughter experience in Kyoto! 🤍** Our photoshoot with Masa was truly one of the highlights of our Japan trip! Wearing traditional kimonos and exploring Kyoto's beautiful historic streets with my two daughters was already special, but Masa made the experience even more memorable. He was incredibly kind, patient, and wonderful with my girls. What I loved most was how naturally he captured our connection, the laughter, little interactions, and candid moments without anything feeling stiff or overly posed. As a mother, I know how quickly these precious seasons pass, and having these memories beautifully preserved means so much to me. We're so grateful to Masa for his warmth, talent, and ability to capture not just beautiful photos, but the genuine love and joy of our time together. **I wholeheartedly recommend Masa to anyone visiting Kyoto!** 🤍 ”
“ Absolutely wonderful photographer that does a great job capturing the moment. ”
“ Coo had great communication up until the event and helped to perfectly capture the moment! In addition to the proposal photos at Gyoja-bashi bridge there were several other great local areas that Coo brought us to for additional shots. I also appreciated the fact that he helped to capture some photos on our phone so that we would have some photos immediately. ”
“ Masa was great! He lead us down a beautiful path of Kyoto, taking amazing pictures along the way. My fiancee and I are very happy with how they turned out! We definitely recommend Masa and Asami for any photography needs in Kyoto. ”
“ Yoshi had a wonderful warm personality and made us completely comfortable. Our photos came out beautifully! We can’t thank him enough to crafting memories that will last us a lifetime! ”
“ My wife and I both LOVED our honeymoon shoot with Coo in Kyoto! Neither of us usually feels too comfortable getting our picture taken, but we were determined to have beautiful souvenirs from our trip to Japan that we could look back on fondly. We felt really at ease under Coo's gentle direction, and our session flew by so quickly, probably due to the pleasant conversation between the many shooting locations! Coo was very communicative before our shoot, giving us detailed instructions on how to find him on the day of the session, but also sharing a long list of great recommendations for food, activities and sightseeing in Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo! He was extremely punctual on the day of the shoot, and we had no problems finding each other in the busy streets of Kyoto. We made our way from one scenic spot to the next, getting a few nice shots at each one. Coo even took my cellphone and would snap photos on it at the same time as he used the professional camera, I'd never seen that before and was pretty impressed! We recieved our pictures in record time and are just delighted with how they came out. We will cherish these memories for decades to come. Thank you so much Coo! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ”
“ Yoshi is an awesome photographer. He is very personable and easy to talk to. He was great with our kids. I love how our photos came out. Thank you. ”
“ We had such a wonderful experience with Yoshi! He was incredibly kind, warm, and professional from the moment we met him. We’re not used to being in front of a camera, but he made everything feel easy and natural, guiding us without ever making the photos feel posed or forced. We especially loved how he captured our personalities and the little candid moments between us. He also knew exactly how to use the beautiful streets of Kyoto as a backdrop, and the final photos exceeded our expectations. They feel natural, joyful, and truly like us. Yoshi is not only a very talented photographer, but also a genuinely lovely person to spend such a special morning with. We couldn’t recommend him more. Thank you, Yoshi! ❤️ ”
“ I would like to give high praise to Yoshi, and amazing photographer and also a very nice person. He was super kind and very receptive to our ideas during the shoot. Good with directions and also very easy to talk to. We were in contact weeks before the shoot to make sure my plan for the surprise proposal was feasible and kept updating me on the weather forecast and giving me ideas on what to expect on that day. The day of the proposal I was worried because it rained a little, but he was prepared and made it an amazing experience with great results even when the weather didn’t seem to cooperate which I will always be grateful for. Can’t recommend him enough! ”
“ Couldn’t recommend Coo more. Our photos were great and he was able to capture us in so many places in a short time ”
“ They were amazing and helped us get the perfect photos. Thank you! ”
“ We were so happy with how our photos turned out! Yoshi was so patient with our family and did a great job capturing what we wanted from our trip to Kyoto. This was our first time to Japan and he helped capture all the beauty of the county along with our family. I will never forget this trip and he helped make that possible. ”
“ A huge thanks to Masa for making the whole proposal shoot seamless. I was a nervous wreck trying to coordinate our proposal, but Masa was kind and flexible enough to arrange contingencies and change locations when the weather became undesirable. He also blended in perfectly with the crowd - caught my fiancé completely by surprise! Despite the rain, the photos look incredible and we’re incredibly happy with them. Highly recommend Masa for your proposal!! ”
“ Coo was an amazing photographer. He coordinated and guided me on where to meet, how to prepare and was very communicative. He even accommodated a date change due to weather! The photos were amazing, and he guided us through the entire shoot which made the whole process so easy! Perfect for tourists as well as he is extremely proficient in English. ”
“ We loved working with Coo and absolutely loved our photos! His communication was excellent, and he sent us Japan sightseeing and food recommendations as well. You could tell how experienced he was because timing, location and route were mapped out with such precise detail. We met up early, so that we could get photos when the overnight street lamps were still on, giving such a beautiful effect. We managed to get so many varying backdrops in a short distance and within the 60 minute shoot time. He also did something I had not seen other photographers do, which is that he used my phone to shoot short videos and some stills while he was also shooting with his camera in the other hand. This allowed me immediate images and videos on my own phone! We love his work so much that we are booked with him again in a few months and will shoot at a different Kyoto location!! I can easily see how they are the most booked and most popular photographer in Japan. ”
“ We had an incredible shoot with Masa. We are not particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but he made us feel at ease and helped us capture some incredible memories! We also enjoyed talking to him about Japan. Highly, highly recommend if you are in Kyoto or nearby! ”
“ Masa was incredible to work with for my proposal while travelling. He had excellent communication and gave helpful suggestions for the proposal logistics beforehand. On the day of, he went the extra mile by dressing incognito and hiding with his initial photographs to ensure the proposal was a surprise. He prioritized what was important to us (capturing authentic and candid moments) without the photo session superseding the romantic experience. He was impressively quick in sharing the final photos and they were fantastic shots. I am forever grateful for Masa's role, skill, and experience in helping me with a successful proposal! ”
“ Fantastic experience. Masa was extremely accommodating, professional but fun. Much better than taking picture with a phone. We got create photos on my daughter including some non-planned candidate shots I could not have got myself. 10/10 would recommend. ”
“ Masa and Asami not only provided fantastic photos but were also a pleasure to work with! They were helpful with planning and extremely accommodating. It’s stressful and daunting to plan a proposal, especially in another country, but they made everything super easy! As a non Japanese speaker, I was worried, but both photographers speak perfect English; there was no communication barrier at all! I highly recommend them. ”
“ What an incredible morning! We were so comfortable during this shoot and are so happy with how the photos turned out. ”
“ Great to work with! Loved our session! ”
“ Masa was extremely prompt and kind. He is easy to communicate with and was very sweet with my 1 year old daughter during the photo shoot. Thanks! ”
“ Masa-san was fantastic during the surprise proposal. He blended in perfectly and my partner had no idea. Great at making us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Every photo came out beautifully. Highly recommend! ”
“ Huge thank you to Coo for creating such an amazing experience for us. Coo is an amazing photographer and tour guide. Coo was very friendly and great with communication and even let us know in advance if we would like to reschedule due to weather, and I am so glad we did because we were able to take amazing photos and have great casual conversation while also being taught a little about Kyoto and the location that our photoshoot was at. ”