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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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    Favourite Place to Shoot: Matsumoto Castle

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.

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Masa and Asami requires an additional travel fee on the following route:

Kamikochi: 65 USD

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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!!

Tom
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Maayan
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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!

Nathan
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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!

Marc
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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.

Brad
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