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We approach every child, couple, and family with deep respect and genuine care👍 Award-winning photographer couple working internationally since 2012. We believe photography should never feel rushed or transactional. Every session is personal and thoughtfully guided, from choosing meaningful locations to advising on the best light and timing. Masa holds a Montessori education certificate and respects each child’s individuality and pace. No forced poses, no pressure — just calm guidance and genuine emotion. Images you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

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    Languages Spoken: English, Japanese
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    Favorite Place to Shoot: Higashiyama District, and Philosopher's Path

Three Things

  1. We love activities like travel, camping, snowboarding, hiking, and cooking. Among these, our favorite is traveling. Masa has been to more than 80 countries so far. Since getting married, we have embarked on photography trips to more than 30 countries around the world. Our favorite is the Arctic Circle. We really enjoy meeting new people and discovering new places. And the time we spend with our children is the most important time in our lives.
  2. Of course, it's the camera that's always by our side. Even on our days off, we carry it with us and snap photos whenever a great moment presents itself. We always aim to capture the natural expressions of children in our photos. Whether they are crying, angry, or laughing, we want to document them just as they are. Masa has obtained a Montessori education certificate focused on working with young children, and approaches with the utmost respect for each child.
  3. Instead of visiting only the famous, crowded spots, try stopping by a small local temple or shrine—somewhere not many tourists go. These are the places where locals actually spend time, and you can really feel the calm, peaceful atmosphere. I think that quiet moment, just taking it all in, is one of the most special experiences you can have here.

More Information

Pricing starts at $325 USD for a 30-minute vacation shoot

*** Please note: Only one photographer of the pair may be present for your shoot, so you may shoot with both, just Masa, or Asami depending on availability.

Masa and Asami requires additional travel fees on the following routes:

Higashiyama District: 95 USD

Philosopher's Path: 95 USD

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: 95 USD

Okazaki Park: 95 USD

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Masa is a great photographer! If you want someone who is kind and makes taking photos fun, definitely book him. Ours was more candid based, which made the experience relaxing!

Kathryn
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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!** 🤍

Tiffany
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We had a lovely time with Masa, who served as both a tour guide and photographer in our early morning session in Asakusa. The photos were beautiful, and captured a nice combination of both posed and candid shots. Our kids loved being photographed and chatting with him. The session was easygoing and casual, and Masa found great angles to make it seem like we were the only ones at a popular tourist spot!

Leslie
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Masa was so easy to work with and did an amazing job with our engagement shoot! He was very responsive as we figured out all the planning for the surprise and even suggested a better spot than I had originally picked out for the proposal itself! And he was absolutely spot on! He was easy to talk to throughout our shoot and went above and beyond by carrying our bag for us. The photos all came out beautifully and he actually provided us with double what the package stated! We can't choose which ones to print! Highly, highly recommend working with them!

Maggie
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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.

Jay
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