Proposals Only
“ 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! ”
“ Yoshi captured our family’s spirit perfectly! Thank you; they are beautiful! ”
“ We had an amazing experience with Yoshi during our honeymoon photoshoot in Kyoto. He was incredibly kind and professional, and from the very beginning he made us feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. Also he's super talented, my husband and I can't get enough of our photos. We love them so much, beacuse he captured our fun personallity but also gave us excellent tips on how to pose naturally. As native Spanish speakers, we also really appreciated that he speaks Spanish quite well :) We had so much fun and we highly recommend him! ”
“ Yoshi was amazing and went above and beyond to help capture the memories of this day. He was very flexible, prompt with messaging, showed up early, and even stayed a bit later to get the perfect shots. I was really satisfied and would recommend Yoshi to anyone looking for the same thing. ”
“ We had an absolutely wonderful family photo session in Kyoto and truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the very beginning, Coo made everyone feel at ease, especially our young children. He was incredibly patient, kind, and engaging, which made such a difference and allowed the session to feel relaxed and genuinely enjoyable rather than staged or stressful. Coo’s knowledge of Kyoto is outstanding. He guided us to beautiful locations that perfectly captured the atmosphere of the city and shared interesting insights along the way. Beyond photography, he also offered great recommendations and advice for exploring Kyoto, which we found extremely helpful during the rest of our trip. The level of professionalism was exceptional and clearly well above that of a regular photographer. The final photos are stunning and truly capture our family and this special time in Japan. This experience was one of the highlights of our trip, and we would absolutely book Coo again if we ever return to Japan. ”
“ I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than Coo to help plan and capture my proposal. I surprised my now-fiancée with an engagement at the Bamboo Forest in Kyoto on November 14th, and Coo had been coordinating with me for months to make sure everything went perfectly—without her having even the smallest hint. From planning the timing and location to executing the proposal flawlessly, Coo was incredible every step of the way. He knew exactly where to position us and which spots would result in the most beautiful photos, all while staying discreet and calm during the big moment. Thanks to him, the proposal felt seamless and truly magical. Coo went far above and beyond just photography. He answered every question I had throughout the process and was also extremely helpful with advice about our stay in Japan. He is friendly, professional, and genuinely a pleasure to work with. The photos captured emotions we’ll cherish forever, and I can’t recommend Coo enough to anyone planning a special moment in Kyoto. ”
“ I cannot express how amazing these photos turned out but I will do my best. Coo is such an amazingly talented photographer and human being. He was very discreet about the engagement itself (I chose the option for a Japan photo shoot as the cover for the engagement) and during the proposal itself he even took a video for us while capturing the moment with pictures. He was not only professional when it came to the shoot itself, but he also showed us incredible hospitality and wanted to know about how our trip to Japan was so far. He even gave us a history lesson about Kyoto and laughed with us while we were moving from spot to spot. If you are thinking about booking him to capture your special moment I cannot recommend him enough! I wish nothing but the best for him and his family going forward! Book him as your photographer and know you are in great hands! I cannot thank you enough for these beautiful photos and for the pleasure of meeting you Coo! ”
“ We chose Coo for our engagement photo shoot based on the strong reviews he had online and the experience was amazing. He reached out to me via message in advance and helped me plan out some of the more subtle details of the photo shoot. He had great knowledge of the best locations around Kyoto and his preplanned route took us to several beautiful locations while avoiding the crowds during busy times of the day. We'd never done a photo shoot before and our photos turned out great. ”
“ Coo was so wonderful! Very professional and helpful. Made the day so easy and pleasant and took wonderful photos! Highly, highly recommend. ”
“ Thank you for your friendliness and willingness to help us pose ”