Proposals Only
“ 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. ”
“ Coo was Very easy to work with. They made us feel very comfortable. They was very flexible about the location- brainstorming pros and cons and really tailoring it to our goals. Didn't feel rushed. Pics have come out beautiful. They suggested the frames for the perfect shots. ”
“ We had a wonderful experience with Coo for our family photo session in Kyoto! From the start, communication was excellent, and he even shared great recommendations for local restaurants and shops that made our trip even better. During the session, Coo was friendly, patient, and made everyone feel at ease. He listened to what we wanted, never made us feel rushed, and guided us to beautiful locations while keeping everything relaxed and efficient. The turnaround time was incredibly fast, and we absolutely love the photos. They perfectly captured our family’s time in Kyoto, and we’ll treasure them for years to come. If you’re looking for a photographer in Kyoto, we highly recommend Coo! ”
“ Just had our Kyoto family photoshoot with Yoshi. Yoshi was incredible! He was able to capture special moments highlighting our family despite having crowds around. Pictures came out beautifully! Highly recommend Yoshi for your Kyoto trip! Arigato gozaimasu! ”
“ Yoshi was fantastic! He did an amazing job positioning our family and everyone felt comfortable and relaxed throughout the session. He knew the best spots, was patient with our family, and captured beautiful photos we'll treasure for years. Highly recommend! ”
“ Masa was wonderful to work with, especially with our two very active kids. He was great with them, capturing some very cute moments of them just being kids. Thank you for the beautiful photos. Highly recommend for other families. ”