Reviews

  My wife and I had a wonderful experience shooting with Ippei & Janine! It was our third time visiting Japan and we wanted to officially capture all the memories we've made here as a couple. Typically we're both very camera shy but Janine helped to make us super comfortable and the pictures came out great! It was our first photoshoot ever and we'll gladly do another shoot with Ippei and Janine! Highly recommended!

  We had the most wonderful experience with Ippei & Janine for our one year marriage anniversary shoot! Speaking with Janine via email was pleasant- very professional and straight forward!
Working with Ippei was so much fun! My husband and I are typically pretty shy people, but Ippei made us feel super comfortable and I didn’t feel too awkward. The photos turned out more beautiful and more magical than I could have imagined, I will definitely cherish these photos (and experience) forever💕.
This photoshoot was definitely one of the highlights of my first trip in Japan.

  Highly recommend using Ippei and Janine photography if you are looking to get special keepsakes for a trip or special night in Tokyo! We eloped / honeymooned in Japan and wanted to take time to capture the energy of the city. The booking process was seamless and we felt well informed not only about how the photoshoot would work, but how to be well prepared. We have never done a photoshoot before, but with Janine's expertise our pictures came out INCREDIBLE - like a movie!! Pictures arrived fast and we were able to share them with loved ones back home before our trip was even over. Seriously cannot recommend enough! If you are on the fence or your partner isn't sure, bribe them with a lovely meal after to make a special evening - you won't regret it!

  We had such a wonderful time getting our photos done in Tokyo while visiting. The booking process was smooth and communication has been top tier. Janine made us feel so welcome and comfortable during our session and also gave us some amazing recommendations we wouldn’t have otherwise known about. We will appreciate this lovely keepsake from our trip forever. I highly recommend if you visiting to book a session with them.

  We took our engagement photos with Ippei and loved all of them! It was our first time taking professional photos so we were a little nervous but he made us feel very relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. His directions to capture different poses were easy to follow, which resulted in very natural looking photos.
Janine was also easy to work with throughout the booking process. She made everything very personable and included everything we needed to know before the shoot. 10/10 We definitely recommend! Thank you Ippei and Janine!

  We had such a wonderful experience working with Janine! From the moment we booked to the day of the shoot, everything was smooth and easy. She made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and gave just the right amount of direction to capture natural, beautiful moments. Every photo is gorgeous and such a special keepsake from our time living in Japan. I can’t recommend Ippei & Janine Photography enough! Thank you!!!

  We had an incredible experience with Ippei & Janine! From the very first message, Janine handled everything with the utmost professionalism; communication and booking were clear, organized, and stress free. Meeting Ippei was just as easy, thanks to the detailed instructions and prompt updates.

During the shoot, Ippei was friendly and easygoing, never once making us feel rushed or “on the clock.” He took his time to make sure we got exactly the shots we wanted, while still keeping the whole experience relaxed and natural.

The final photos were absolutely stunning; they perfectly captured the atmosphere and emotion we hoped for, and honestly exceeded our expectations!

  We had our honeymoon photoshoot in Tokyo, and it was such a wonderful experience! Ippei (our photographer) was very friendly and made us feel super comfortable — it felt like we were just having fun with a friend taking our photos. He was also really helpful with posing and guiding us throughout the shoot. We absolutely love how the pictures turned out and would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo! 💕📸Best souvenir from Japan

  We had a lovely shoot with Ippei recently and received the most beautiful photos back — truly the best souvenir we could have asked for from our Japan trip. Communication with Janine and Ippei was seamless from start to finish, from booking and finding the meeting spot to the shoot itself. Ippei made us feel so comfortable from the get-go and gave us amazing direction to capture the best shots. After the session, he even sat down with us and shared some incredible local recommendations. We received the photos back so quickly, and honestly, each one is stunning. I wholeheartedly recommend Janine and Ippei!

  We had the most wonderful photoshoot with Janine and Ippei at the beginning of October!
From the very first moment, Ippei (our photographer) made us feel so comfortable and welcome. What we loved most was how he created such a relaxed atmosphere where we could just be completely ourselves. Looking back at the photos now, we can see that this really shows who we are as people, and that authenticity shines through in every shot.

After the session, we had such a lovely chat with Ippei, and he was incredibly generous with his local knowledge, sharing amazing recommendations for restaurants, chocolatiers, and hidden gems around the area. We absolutely took advantage of all his suggestions and had the most wonderful experiences!
If you’re on the fence about booking with them, please don’t hesitate! The photos are absolutely stunning, and the whole experience was just magical

  We had the most incredible experience with Janine! In just a short 30-minute session, she made us feel completely comfortable, cared for, and so at ease. Her direction was professional and lighthearted, allowing our personalities (and our love for each other and for Japan) to shine through.

We are so happy with the images and highly recommend to anyone looking to capture something truly special.

  We had a wonderful time working with Janine! She sent clear instructions a few days before on where to meet and helpful tips on how to prepare for the photoshoot. Even with the short 30 minute timeframe, she brought us to many different locations and coordinated several poses. We loved how the lighting came out with their film grain processing effect; it was exactly what we hoped for a night shoot in a Tokyo alleyway. 10/10

  An absolutely amazing experience with Ippei! The photos we received were perfect and they captured a special moment beautifully.

  We had a great experience with Janine, and the pictures are marvelous! She really helped us pose and relax for the photos. Thanks Janine! 10/10

  10/10 recommend. We had our shoot with Janine and had a great time at 2 locations, the hour flew by! We really appreciated how much guidance she provided with poses so that the photos would turn out looking natural. She was also so accommodating and communicative when our original shoot date looked like it was going to be pouring. We absolutely loved how our photos turned out and we're so glad we have these memories captured forever.

  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! 🥰