Tokyo Vacation Photographer: A Cherry Blossom Family Photo Session

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April 13, 2022:  Probably the prettiest day I photographed this year for sakura!!!! This family came to Tokyo take their photos with their new baby.  The perfect, lighting, and bloom was PERFECT! (Please note that photos have been reduced in … Read More

Tokyo Vacation Photographer: A Fun and Funky Family Explores Harajuku, Shibuya, and Omotesando

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This family booked me for a 2 hour shoot so we could explore Omotesando, Harajuku, and Shibuya!  I LOVED how FUN and OPEN to doing things!  I really enjoy seeing my clients being WOWed by things in Japan- whether it’s … Read More

Tokyo Wedding Photographer: 20th Wedding Anniversary at Tokyo Disneyland

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I had the PRIVILEGE and PLEASURE to photograph this beautiful couple’s 20th Wedding Anniversary, here in Tokyo Disneyland! This couple LOVES all things Disney! They actually got ENGAGED at Disneyland California, then they got MARRIED at Disneyland Anaheim, and then … Read More

Tokyo Proposal Photographer: Part 2: Engagement at Tokyo Disneyland

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Hello from the happiest place in Japan! To see the proposal that happened before the engagement photos, check out: https://www.nathalieaprilphotography.com/tokyo-proposal-photographer-part-1-proposal-at-disneyland-tokyo/ After the proposal, we spent some time in Disneyland walking around different parts of it to do Engagement photos. Enjoy!   … Read More

Tokyo Proposal Photographer: Part 1: Proposal at Tokyo Disneyland

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Little did she know what was going to happen this day! This client booked a 2 HOUR photoshoot- Proposal + Engagement Photos. And so the story begins… I found the couple and took a few shots of them taking selfies … Read More

Tokyo Family Vacation Photographer: Jumping, Running, and Laughing in Shibuya

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I couldn’t have asked for a more fun and silly family to photograph in Shibuya! Their energy totally matched the vibe of Shibuya- as you can see from the photos they were running and jumping around everywhere- and making silly … Read More

Tokyo Wedding Photographer: A Cherry Blossom and Azalea Engagement at Shinjuku Gyoen

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This couple came from the Philippines to Japan to do their engagement photos. It was getting closer to the end of the sakura season here in Tokyo, but luckily the YAE SAKURA was still blooming in Shinjuku Gyoen! (Photos take … Read More

Tokyo Engagement Photographer: Sakura Snow at Shinjuku Gyoen

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Engagement photos for this couple that was on vacation in Tokyo.  They came when Shinjuku Gyoen was in CRAZY FULL BLOOM…. And it was at the perfect time when there were also tons of petals on the ground.  HOW BREATHTAKING!!! … Read More

Tokyo Engagement Photographer: A Proposal Under the Cherry Trees of Chidorigafuchi

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The original plan was that he was going to propose to her on a boat in the infamous moat of Chidorigafuchi park.  But because of the rain, they closed the boat rental so we had to do a spontaneous back … Read More

Tokyo Vacation Photographer: Dusk at Shibuya

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This couple booked a 2 hour photoshoot with me for their anniversary.  The first part of their session was taken at Shinjuku Gyoen, and the photos can be found here: Tokyo Vacation Photographer: Cherry Blossom Anniversary at Shinjuku Gyoen The … Read More

Tokyo Vacation Photographer: Cherry Blossom Anniversary at Shinjuku Gyoen

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They came to Tokyo to celebrate their anniversary, and it was perfect timing for Sakura at Shinjuku Gyoen!  After the garden closed, we made our way to Shibuya to get a few photos at the crossing as well! Then Shinjuku … Read More

Tokyo Wedding Photographer: A Cherry Blossom Anniversary at Shinjuku Gyoen

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This couple flew to Japan to celebrate their 1 year anniversary!  My client even brought her wedding dress all the way from the Philippines so she could take photos under the cherry blossoms with it.  These photos were taken mid-March … Read More

Tokyo Vacation Photographer: An Evening in Shibuya

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“Everything stops and all I see is you.” This couple was in Tokyo for vacation and they wanted some photos in Shibuya at night! I am so glad I had this opportunity to photograph them- they were fun, silly, and I … Read More

Tokyo Family Photographer: Hikawa Jinja

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A family welcomes a new baby boy! They wanted some photos at a place that had a Japanese feel in Autumn. We went to a Hikawa Shrine that had some beautiful Gingko leaves.  The timingg was perfect as their were … Read More

Tokyo Family Photographer: Tokyo Tower and Shiba Koen Family Portrait Session

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(Disclaimer: Please note that I use low resolution files for posting on my blog. If you are a client I will give high resolution files and they will be even clearer than what is seen here!) I love it when families … Read More

Tokyo Tourist Photographer: A Date in Asakusa

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What a fun couple from California. They were vacationing in Japan and decided to rent some traditional clothing for their day out in Asakusa. Even though Asakusa Sensoji Temple is usually quite crowded it is still such a beautiful and … Read More

Tokyo Tourist Photographer: Exploring Shinjuku with the Dodge Family

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I love exploring Tokyo! It was fun walking around Shinjuku with the Dodge family. They were visiting Tokyo for a week and wanted to get some family photos done around the city. Shinuku was the perfect place to get some urban … Read More

Tokyo Tourist Photographer: The Ogawa Family explores Meiji Shrine and Harajuku

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Taking photos for the Ogawas was a great experience. Meiji Shrine is one of the top sites in Tokyo, and their energetic daughter enjoyed running around everywhere, exploring the area! I enjoyed chasing after her, capturing her playful attitude and … Read More