Reviews

  We had an amazing experience working with Ippei and Janine for our engagement photoshoot in Tokyo. This was our first time taking professional photos together, so we were a little nervous to be in front of a camera, but Ippei made us feel comfortable and confident from the start. Ippei made recommendations for posing and took us to two locations. We love how our photos turned out and appreciate the two different settings to add some variety. We absolutely recommend Ippei and Janine for any photography needs if you’re in the area!

- Alyssa & Bryan

  What a phenomenal experience! My partner and I had a shoot with Janine while we were in Tokyo and as people who are not super comfortable in front of the camera she made us feel so relaxed and the photos were magical.
We would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone visiting Japan!!

  I highly recommend Ippei and Janine and cannot thank them enough for the experience and smooth communication.

My partner and I don’t usually take many photos of ourselves as a couple and were initially nervous about our first photoshoot experience. However, Ippei made us both feel very comfortable on the day and was great at directing and coordinating our poses, giving us cues, telling us where to look etc. Ippei was also a great assist with the surprise proposal and captured the moment beautifully.

As we were walking through the garden for the photoshoot, Ippei also gave us wonderful insights of Tokyo/Japan and recommended some local gems to visit.

  I had an absolute great time with Ippei! We were able to take some beautiful photos and make everlasting memories from our trip. He really taught us how to pose so our best sides showed.

  We decided to have our engagement photos taken in Tokyo during our vacation. While searching for a photographer, Ippei and Janine’s work immediately stood out and I have to say, the photos Janine took of us exceeded all our expectations.
The pictures turned out absolutely stunning, and Janine perfectly captured our emotions for each other and the beauty of this special moment. The whole photoshoot felt so natural, we never felt uncomfortable in front of the camera, thanks to Janine’s kindness and clear guidance. Thank you so much, Janine!
We couldn’t recommend them more highly. 😊

  Our engagement photoshoot with Janine perfectly captured the love and emotions my fiancé and I have for each other! She brought out the beauty of Tokyo's streets and shot beautiful, cinematic photos we'll remember forever.

Janine was very prompt in getting back to our inquiry, and communication was top-notch throughout the whole experience. We felt totally at ease during our session, too. I couldn't recommend Ippei and Janine enough!

  We had such an incredible experience with this team during our honeymoon in Tokyo! ✨ The photos are exactly the style and aesthetic I dreamed of, and I feel so lucky we were able to book them.
Janine shot our session and she was phenomenal! She made the whole experience so much fun and helped us feel completely natural in front of the camera. Even though we were a few minutes late, she was so gracious and understanding, helping us take a deep breath, reset, and enjoy the moment - which led to an incredible session we’ll never forget!
The timing couldn’t have been more perfect: it had been raining all day, but it stopped just as we started shooting, and the reflections from the scenery created the most magical backdrop. On top of all that, we got our photos back within 24 hours(!) and they are absolutely stunning.
For anyone booking with them: definitely take their advice about catching an earlier train. Even if you feel confident about navigating the train system, little hiccups can happen, so plan extra time to arrive early and stress-free. I can only blame myself 🫣
The photos are everything I could have hoped for, and I know I’ll cherish them forever. Thank you, Janine, for capturing such beautiful memories of our trip! ❤️

  Janine was exceptional to work with. Made both myself and fiancee feel comfortable through the entire shoot. Was really easy to work with in organising the experience. Photos look like they come straight out of a movie.

  I cannot recommend working with Ippei and Janine enough! On the day of the photoshoot, my fiancé and I worked with Ippei. We started off feeling a little nervous, but he made us feel comfortable right away, and soon we were genuinely enjoying ourselves. The entire experience was fun and relaxed, and I was beyond impressed with the final photos ESPECIALLY the lighting. If you ever get the chance to work with them, don’t hesitate—it’s absolutely worth it!

  We had a lovely engagement shoot with Janine! She was very professional, knew exactly what she was doing, and helped us feel comfortable getting our photos taken. The photos came out great and we would reccommend to anyone! Such a fun experience on our first trip to Japan 🙂 Thank you!

  My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Ippei and Janine! My friend had worked with them previously, and after seeing her photos I knew I wanted them to capture memories from our honeymoon in Japan. The entire process was fun and the photoshoot went by really quickly. Janine was great at providing directions and cues and showed us the photos in real time to see if we wanted to make any adjustments. We received our edited photos so quickly and they are stunning! We are so happy to have these as a special memory from our honeymoon. I absolutely recommend working with them!

  Working with Ippei and Janine was an amazing experience 🥰. I would highly recommend them for any photoshoot! We worked specifically with Ippei, and he made it a very comfortable and fun experience. What we appreciated the most was the attention to the story/background we provided. It was sweet to know they took the time to read our story and our reason behind the photoshoot and made it feel much more personable. Both my boyfriend and I are not entirely photogenic people, but Ippei gave us suggestions for poses and made sure we were comfortable so we could express ourselves during the shoot. Throughout the shoot, he also checked in with us to make sure we were doing alright and if we like the photos. The resulting photos were amazing and incredible! Even friends and family who saw the photos wanted their photos taken from Ippei and Janine. The next time my boyfriend and I go back to Japan, we would 100% go with Ippei and Janine again for a photoshoot.

  We had such an incredible experience working with Ippei during our Yurakucho evening photoshoot! From the moment we met, he made us feel comfortable and at ease, which was so important since we’re not used to being in front of the camera. Ippei guided us through different poses and locations, and his creativity really shone through—he had such a great eye for using the city lights and atmosphere to capture the most beautiful shots.

The whole session felt relaxed and fun, almost like we were just strolling through Tokyo while he worked his magic. He also showed us previews along the way, which was so reassuring and exciting. When we received the final photos, we were blown away—they were even better than we imagined! Also the way he captured the mood of Yurakucho was absolutely stunning, and we’ll treasure these photos forever.

We couldn’t recommend Ippei and Janine enough if you’re looking for natural, romantic photos in Japan. The experience was truly special, and we’d love to book them again the next time we visit Tokyo.

  Working with Janine was wonderful, I cannot recommend them enough if you're looking to get fun and intimate photos on your trip. Janine did an amazing job working through our photoshoot to make sure we got the photos we wanted, and her guidance while shooting was invaluable. The photos she took were incredible and we're so glad we chose her for our honeymoon photoshoot. Would absolutely work with her again.

  I cannot put into words how amazing it was to work with Ippei and Janine for our first photoshoot. We personally worked with Janine and she was great to work with. She made us feel comfortable (coming from two very camera shy people!) and kept reassuring us during the entire process. She made it fun and lighthearted. She took every opportunity she could to get the best shot! I like the creativity and different poses she recommended for us to try. If it didn't work, we tried something different. Be open-minded!

Janine said the photos will be ready in 2-3 days and they were ready at the 2 day mark! We highly recommend Ippei and Janine and would love to work with them again in the future! Also, make sure to schedule and book early! We scheduled our photoshoot around end of April for August and we got very lucky to have secured a photoshoot session towards the end of our trip.

Thank you Ippei and Janine for making our trip memorable and special! 🥰

  I can't recommend Ippei & Janine enough. We wanted some casual engagement photos while on our trip to Japan, and their style was exactly what we were looking for. Janine was the photographer for our Asakusa session, and the images are incredible. Janine herself was even more so; she helped both of us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was extremely personable. If you're in the Tokyo area and have a chance to book with them, you absolutely will not regret it. Thank you again Ippei & Janine, we will treasure these photos forever! ❤️

  My husband and I had such a fantastic experience working with Ippei and Janine! She immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease during our session, which made the whole process so enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and on top of that, she even shared some wonderful recommendations for local businesses to check out. Janine truly gave us a timeless gift that we’ll be able to cherish forever!

  We had the most amazing experience with Ippei and Janine during our recent trip to Japan. The night before our session, we got engaged, so this shoot ended up being the perfect way to celebrate our engagement, anniversary, and time in Japan.

From the start, Janine made everything so easy! She was quick to respond, helpful with all my questions, and so lovely to communicate with. On the day, Ippei was fantastic to work with. He made the whole experience fun and relaxed, and even recommended some nearby spots and local cafés for us to check out. The photos turned out amazing and are something we’ll treasure for years to come.

We’re so glad we booked with them and will definitely be booking again the next time we’re in Tokyo.

  We had the pleasure of working with Ippei and Janine to take some late engagement photos and it was the best decision we made for our Tokyo trip! If you love romantic, natural lifestyle photography and are making the trip to Japan, Ippei and Janine are the best of the best.

We fell in love with their style of photography and throughout the setup / coordination process, Janine was incredibly communicative, helpful with recommendations, and thoughtful. The shoot was super fun and Ippei was the ideal photographer, helping us with poses / expressions, showing us the photos along the way, and even sprinkling in fun facts about the location we were shooting in so it felt like we were getting a tour along with our photoshoot! We had a ton of fun and the turnaround time was amazing - we (along with our family and friends) are obsessed with the photos. They really look like they were shot for a movie and that is a testament to Ippei's skill as a photographer. Thank you so much, we will treasure these photos forever!

  We asked for a maternity photo shoot this time, and it turned out to be a wonderful memory.
You brought out our natural smiles and captured such beautiful photos.
We would love to ask you again after our baby is born.

  It was such a wonderful experience having Janine document our family on our recent trip to Tokyo. Her communication was clear and warm. She made the whole experience so easy and was a delight to spend time with. I love having beautiful photos of my family, in one of our favourite places. Thank you so much Janine!

  So grateful for Ippei & Janine, this was exactly the vision I had for our engagement photos the day after proposing. Janine was incredibly kind and professional, and the turnaround time was amazing. We came home engaged, with stunning photos to share with friends and family, and everyone has been blown away by the quality and uniqueness of our pictures. Thank you so, so much for everything!

  My partner and I loved working with the talented Ippei and Janine for our casual pre-wedding photoshoot in Tokyo. The final photos are absolutely amazing, and we can’t wait to share them with our friends and family.

I communicated with Janine via email in the lead-up to our photoshoot, and throughout the entire process, she was incredibly thoughtful, responsive, and clear and concise in her communication (we wish we could have met her in person too). Janine also provided us with plenty of detailed information and helpful recommendations to ensure we got the most out of our session.

We worked with Ippei on the day of the shoot, and he was so talented, friendly, and welcoming. He helped us feel relaxed and have fun in front of the camera, which really brought the photos to life.

Thank you so much, Ippei and Janine ❤

  We love Ippei & Janine's work so much that we tried to book a session multiple times, only to find out that they are fully booked. We took an impromptu trip to Tokyo and with zero hope, I reached out to Ippei and Janine to see if they would be available for a photoshoot. To my surprise, Janine was able to make it work and we were so thrilled to work with them.

From the initial consultation to on-going coordination to final product delivery, we communicated with Janine throughout the whole process and she was prompt, professional, and courteous. Also, at every step of the way, she was trying to get to know us and build a relationship, rather than treating us as a one-time customer. It made us feel like we were making a friend and the whole process felt like getting together with an old friend.

Even on the day of the shoot, there were some weather changes that were forecasted and Janine was constantly in touch to make sure we get ahead of the bad weather.

And Ippei did our photoshoot with style, ease, and friendly professionalism. His directions were clear but not over the top and he constantly kept checking on our comfort level with various poses. And we made a lot of small talk about life in general that we even got to know him a little better. All in all, it was a fantastic experience guided by an old friend. How often can you say that about a random photoshoot session?

We love you guys, Ippei and Janine, and thank you for being so amazing.

  My partner and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Janine during our photoshoot in Tokyo, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the entire experience. From the moment we met her, she was incredibly professional, kind, and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera.

Her calm and thoughtful approach allowed us to truly enjoy the moment, and it shows in every single photo. The final images are not only stunning but beautifully captured the essence of our time in Tokyo. We will forever cherish these memories — they gave us something truly timeless.

Thank you, Ippei and Janine, for your talent, warmth, and for giving us such a special gift. Highly, highly recommended!

  My husband and I have always dreamed about visiting Japan, and this year, it finally happened! What better way to commemorate this milestone than by documenting it with Ippei and Janine!

As a photographer myself, I am very particular and Ippei and Janine checked all the boxes! Their photography style is genuine and they are very personable. Turnaround time is excellent and communication was also always quick and seamless.

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Janine the day of our session and were impressed by her direction and attention to detail. The best part? She made the whole experience feel more like a date than an appointment which is truly something special. We loved working with her and absolutely love how our photos turned out! They are reminiscent of movie stills and portray our love story beautifully.

We highly recommend Ippei and Janine to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer in Japan! Thank you Ippei and Janine!

  Can completely recommend Ippei & Janine Photography. Janine took care of us recently for a 'coming of age' photo shoot for our son and daughter in Tokyo and the results were amazing!

  We’ve never done a photoshoot before but Janine was super helpful and lovely. She always made sure she got the shot at each location before moving on and showed us previews as we went, and gave helpful direction so we never felt awkward. She was also very mindful of the locals so we didn’t feel as though we were getting in the way or drawing attention to ourselves. It was a fun experience and the pictures are wonderful - she’s truly talented! A wonderful souvenir and memory of our time in Japan 🙂

  We had a photoshoot last week, the photographer was Ippei. I was a bit nervous but because of Ippei's relaxed attitude and the clear instructions the time flew by. We are so happy with the results, which we also received very quickly by email. I would definitely recommend a shoot by Ippei & Janine Photography! 😁

  We had a wonderful experience with Ippei and Janine Photography during our trip to Tokyo. Janine was our photographer for the session, and she was absolutely fantastic to work with. She arrived on time, was warm and professional throughout, and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera.

Janine gave clear, helpful direction while still keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed. The resulting photos turned out beautifully—especially the evening shots, which captured the atmosphere and lighting of Tokyo perfectly.

This session was a special part of our engagement trip, and we're so glad we chose Janine to help us capture those memories. Highly recommend Ippei and Janine Photography to anyone looking for high-quality, artistic, and heartfelt images in Tokyo!