“ Delightful photoshoot experience with amazing results! Thank you so much Coo for capturing my proposal moments beautifully. Coo was very accommodating and friendly, and we feel immediately at ease so it was easy for us to pose naturally and just be ourselves in front of the camera even though this was our first professional photoshoot together. The places he recommended were beautiful and I'm so happy to say that the photos came out even MORE stunning. Definitely a talented photographer and I would recommend Coo to anyone who wants a photoshoot in Japan! ”
“ From the beginning to the end, Coo paid attention to all the details and was well prepared. He was also very helpful in recommendations. We appreciated how relaxed he was during our photo shoot. As for the photographs, we loved the way he used color, angles and framing to enhance our images. His composition was harmonious and captured the essence of the environment. He was very professional and we were quite pleased with the final product. ”
“ Coo was amazing and extremely helpful. The original location was overcrowded and he suggested a more intimate setting and the pictures turned out better than we could have imagined. He was also able to locate some blooming cherry blossom trees for our photoshoot as well. Coo is THE BEST! ”
“ Amazing experience. Coo helped me plan out an amazing surprise. He is very talented with his photography. Thank you for such a wonderful time. Also remember to ask him for suggestions on food. He pointed us in the direction of some incredible dishes. ”
“ From the very beginning of our trip and photoshoot planning, Coo has gone above and beyond. When we weren’t sure where to shoot or where to book kimono rentals, Coo sent us detailed lists of his recommendations. When cherry blossoms weren’t yet blooming in our original location, Coo found another location with gorgeous blossom scenery for us to have the exact shots we wanted. Then during the shoot he made us feel so welcomed and comfortable! He was very attentive the entire time and knew exactly where to place us and where to go for the most beautiful scenes. We are so beyond happy with our photos! They came out better than we could have imagined. Even when the shoot was done, Coo walked with us back to the station and helped us get a taxi, I cannot imagine a better experience or photographer, I hope we have made a lifelong friend, I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you so so much, Coo! Let us know if you ever come to Texas! ”
“ Coo was an amazing photographer and an amazing person. He shot a surprise proposal for my fiancé and I and made the whole process seamless and beautiful. From the start, Coo was very communicative and accommodating, willing to reschedule to better weather, more hidden spots, and the actual date of the shoot. He spoke very good English and made my partner and I feel like models. He also turned the pictures around to us within the first two days!! Amazing experience overall. If you’re reading this, thank you Coo! ”
“ Coo was amazing! He was early to the shoot and was accommodating to our schedule. We love the photos! ”
“ What an amazing experience! Coo was a great choice and I would highly recommend his services. Not only is he a proficient photographer, but also very knowledgeable of Japan's landscape, culture, and history. If you are looking for a photographer for your proposal day in Japan, look no further than Coo and Yurika! ”
“ Masa was wonderful! He went above and beyond to accommodate our extended family (which included a young infant) during our trip to Kyoto. It rained on the day of our shoot, and he went out of his way to communicate with us beforehand and was flexible with the timing. The shooting locations he chose were exactly what we were hoping for and worked perfectly for our time constraints that day. Masa was so friendly and kind. We really enjoyed chatting with him during our shoot and appreciated him sharing his knowledge about the history and culture of the sites. Finally, we loved our photos - they came out beautiful and we were especially impressed by the colors, clarity and vibrancy! It will be difficult choosing just a few to frame. Thank you for a great shoot, Masa! It was so nice to meet and work with you! -The Grilli and Acevedo Families ”
“ I can't say enough about Coo! He was so proactive in making sure we were relaxed for our shoot (excellent communication and even sent a list of recommendations to welcome us to Kyoto). He is also a highly trained tour guide so throughout the shoot he shared so many stories about history, culture and Japanese society. He is so good about making everyone feel relaxed - our two sons were so natural and playful in the photos. Coo also knows the best places around the Inari shrine - we LOVE the photos! Thank you Coo for making this such a memorable experience for our family! ”
“ Coo is so talented and I’m grateful for his help in making my surprise engagement in Kyoto such a memorable one. As I wanted the autumn colours to be represented in the photos, Coo was meticulous in making sure that the locations that I had in mind were suitable given the time of the year. Communicating with Coo was also a breeze, and his feedback has been invaluable. He was on top of the plans for the photoshoot, and was quick to follow through with my questions and paid a lot of attention to the small details. Coo’s warm and friendly personality made the whole photoshoot feel deeply personal, and my fiancé and I had so much fun throughout. I’m also amazed by his dedication as he had arrived at the location at least an hour before the cold early morning shoot. The photos are stunning and they capture the emotions that my fiancé and I had experienced on that incredible morning. We really enjoyed having Coo as our photographer and had such an unforgettable experience. Huge shoutout to Coo again, who also provided us with a list of recommended places to eat. I highly recommend Coo if you’re looking for a photographer in Japan! ”
“ Coo was very friendly and a delight to work with. He recommended places for us to do our photoshoot that met our desires to shoot in the historic streets of Kyoto but avoided the crowds that are typical of the higashiyama district. When my husband casually mentioned that he was a coffee lover, Coo not only gave us great recommendations but also went through the trouble of checking the store hours for us. All in all, Coo took really good care of us and the pictures came out great. ”
“ We used Coo's photography services to capture our engagement. Everything from before, during and after the shoot went far better than we could have expected. Prior to the shoot, I had many questions pertaining to the logistics of the shoot given it was in a location I had never been before. Coo answered all of these questions which allowed me to be far more relaxed on the day. The day we had initially scheduled the shoot was forecasted to rain all day, thankfully Coo was very flexible and we were able to book a new date. On the day, Coo was punctual and played his role perfectly. He knew exactly how to take the perfect shots. We visited a total of 3 locations in 1 hour and took a wide variety of photos. The photos were delivered to us promptly, all of which turned out far better than we expected. We would highly recommend Coo for his photography services to anyone in Tokyo or Kyoto! ”
“ Coo was amazing. He created a photo shoot experience to capture many great candid moments with our family, which was definitely made more difficult by our 1 year old (who wanted to crawl all around the streets of Osaka!). He was patient with us and provided great ideas for the photos, and they came out really well. We were expecting just a handful of photos to be good, but there were so many to choose from. I would highly recommend working with Coo. ”
“ Coo was fantastic! Firstly, we really appreciated that Coo contacted us a few days in advance to ask us if we wanted to reschedule our photo shoot since rain was forecasted, and happened, on the initial day we chose. Fortunately, we rescheduled and had a clear autumn morning for our ninety-minute photo shoot in Kyoto! Coo guided us to beautiful locations and made us feel comfortable throughout the process. He was professional, listened to our input, and would show us his captures during the photo shoot. We are grateful we had Coo who wonderfully captured our first visit to Kyoto! We have his photos printed and hanging in our home, on our walls, and highly recommend Coo! ”
“ I had Coo for an hour-long vacation photoshoot in Kyoto. Doing a shoot with him is incredible for the following reasons: 1. Amazing photos! 2. Very experienced and knows the ins-and-outs of doing a shoot in Higashiyama. 3. Great good communicator (in both Japanese & English). Another benefit: getting up early for the photoshoot (which he recommended) was also awesome because it allowed us to knock out Kiyomizu-Dera before it got too crowded. ”
“ Masa is a top notch photographer. He is so calm, so professional and so skilled. He made us feel super super confident and chose the best spot for us. We absolutely delegated the creative direction to him and he didn't disappoint. He also shared with us alot about Japanese culture and was very curious about our lives too. I cannot highly recommend Masa enough. He is the perfect photographer to cover your holiday shots. ”
“ My fiancé and I had a wonderful experience with Coo! Coo was great with communication, making it easy to figure out a meeting point and he also set the agenda for us so we can picture, beforehand, where we will be taking our shots. My fiancé and I wanted pictures in specific areas, and times. and Coo was very accommodating to our requests. There were times when my fiancé and I wanted some more pics (staged differently) at the locations, and Coo was always happy to take the shots for us, and never rushed us. We truly appreciated this about him! He helped showcase exactly what we wanted. We are not used to posing in front of the camera either, and in some locations, we started out a bit nervous since there were already people out taking pictures, but Coo always made us feel comfortable and at home, guiding us at each and every step. We soon forgot about the spectators and just enjoyed our moments together. We are excited to get them printed for use in our upcoming wedding! ”
“ Coo was amazing and the pictures turned out wonderful! We had such a great time and he made us feel so comfortable. I was so surprised to see how many amazing photos he got, especially with the kids! ”
“ Coo is immensely talented! He took beautiful pictures of us where we look like we are the only people (which is what we wanted) in a very crowded place. He took us to a beautiful tea garden which we would not have seen otherwise. He was flexible with timing and very easy going in communication. Highly recommend him. ”
“ Coo was incredible! He was so helpful in setting up our photo shoot. This was our first time doing a family photo shoot and we had SO MUCH FUN! Kyoto is beautiful, especially in the fall with all the vibrant colors. Coo knew the right locations and timing to ensure we got spectacular photos. We are extremely happy with our photos and can't wait to share them with our family and friends, include them in our scrapbooks, and even print some to hang in our homes. We will cherish these photos forever and hope to have Coo shoot more photos for us in the future if we ever get to return to Japan. He went above and beyond and even shared his favorite sites and foods to try while in Japan. Thank you so much! ”
“ Coo was an absolute professional! He checked in with us the night before and guided us through the process as we tried to actually find each other at our meeting place. He also helped us get the best spots in a VERY busy tourist destination. We love our photos!!! We highly recommend Coo! You won’t regret it! ”