Tokyo Disney Proposal Photographer: A Sunset Engagement at Disney Sea
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Tokyo Disney Proposal Photographer: A Sunset Engagement at Disney Sea

This couple traveled all the way from Australia.  It was the last day of their trip, and he decided to propose at Tokyo Disney Sea!  She was SO surprised when it happened, and she could not stop crying during the whole proposal and even for a few minutes afterward!  Awww. so sweet! After the proposal we spent about an hour taking some fun+casual engagement photos around the park.  Congrats, R & J!

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

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 the hip store fronts, cute pet shops, cotton candy and desserts everywhere, hall of mirrors, LINE characters, etc!  I also LOVE it when my clients are very intentional with what they wear- the father and son were wearing Pokemon shirts, and it was cool that they brought some funky sunglasses to take photos with!  So creative and adds so much character to the photos!  Halfway during the shoot the storm clouds came and it started to POUR… They got a bit wet but we still had fun and got some great shots!

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Tokyo Wedding Photographer: 20th Wedding Anniversary at Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Wedding Photographer: 20th Wedding Anniversary at Tokyo Disneyland

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 they celebrated their 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY at Disneyland Orlando, and most recently they celebrated their 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY at Tokyo Disneyland!

As you can tell with the photos below, they are a very FUN and SILLY couple! It was so fun to photograph them because they could make any situation a happy one!

I hope you enjoy these photos from their special day!

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Tokyo Proposal Photographer: Part 1: Proposal at Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Proposal Photographer: Part 1: Proposal at Tokyo Disneyland


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 in front of the castle….

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

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 faces all the time! I could tell that their daughter has so much fun being around her parents! #parentgoals

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

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 April 21, 2017).  The beautiful surprise was when we found bright pink/ magenta azalea bushes blooming in the garden! WOW!! They added a beautiful pop of color in the photos!

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

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

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 up plan.  He wanted to propose to her in a quiet and intimate location under a cherry blossom tree, but that can be quite difficult considering the crowds that are in that area for the same reason of looking at cherry blossom trees.  I did remember walking by a “secret” spot the other day and texted him pin drops and photos to direct him to that new location.  I hid behind a tree and waited for them.  I love that he waited a couple of minutes before proposing- It seemed to me like they were just soaking in the atmosphere and the beauty of everything.  They were able to have a quiet and intimate moment before he suddenly dropped to one knee. (tee hee).

On another note, I LOVE her pink hair and how it matches the color of the sakura!

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Tokyo Vacation Photographer: Dusk at Shibuya

Tokyo Vacation Photographer: Dusk at Shibuya

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 in the previous blog.

The following photos are from our time together in Shibuya. We took the train from Shinjuku Gyoen so I figured I would get some shots in the metro along the way (I love taking photos in even the most random of locations!)  They changed outfits and we had a great time exploring this area at dusk!

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Tokyo Wedding Photographer: A Cherry Blossom Anniversary at Shinjuku Gyoen

Tokyo Wedding Photographer: A Cherry Blossom Anniversary at Shinjuku Gyoen

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 but luckily we were able to get some photos with sakura trees in them!  Later she changed outfits and wore yukata. It was a beautiful day and a wonderful sesssion! I love the lighting when the sunlight peeked through the forest!

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Tokyo Vacation Photographer: An Evening in Shibuya
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Tokyo Vacation Photographer: An Evening in Shibuya

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 loved their style! I really like how she chose bright colors to wear to stand out against the sea of black/gray/neutral colors. This couple really stood out among the crowd.  Besides getting some awesome photos in between the crowds and the lights, we took some fun photos with vending machines and robots as well. Shibuya can be a hectic area to photograph in but it is definitely one of the most fun!

Enjoy!

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Tokyo Photographer: Family Portraits in Daikanyama
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Tokyo Photographer: Family Portraits in Daikanyama

I love it when my clients choose a sentimental place to be photographed for their Portrait Session. Besides the fact that it gives me an opportunity to explore somewhere new, I love that it is meaningful for the client as well. This family chose to do photographs at the Tsutaya bookstore in Daikanyama because this area was where the mom grew up.  They wanted to do a portrait session that could be used for their Japanese New Year greetings, so these were taken in the beginning of December.

Enjoy!

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