Reviews

  I found Ippei & Janine through Instagram a few years ago and fell in love with their style. When we finally had the opportunity to make it out to Japan after having cancelled our previous trip, Janine remembered us and fit us into their schedule. They were so kind and accommodating, giving us a great MUA recommendation and some delicious food spots. We shot with Janine and she has such an eye for the smallest details and our pictures turned out wonderful. Absolutely everything I could have hoped for in the session and I hope we can shoot with them again the next time we are in Tokyo!

  Working with Ippei & Janine was amazing! It was our first time doing a photoshoot so we didn't know exactly how to pose or what to do. Ippei was great as he knew the perfect spots and how to direct us to pose for the photos. The photoshoot turned out great and the service and communication was also amazing. We stayed in touch and was given clear easy instructions to follow leading up to the day of the photoshoot. Highly recommend! I look forward to working with Ippei & Janine again in the future! Thank you!

  When we finally were able to make our dream come true and come to Japan (for our 20th anniversary), I wanted to celebrate with something special.
The experience with Ippei was great: everything was very smooth, from the initial email with detailed instructions, advice about clothing and make up artist, the shoot, and the delivery of the pictures was super fast! Ippei is passionate and has so many advice about Japan, we had a great time!
I can’t wait to come back and book another session at a different location! Thank you again for everything!

  My husband and I absolutely loved our experience working with Ippei & Janine! I was specifically impressed at how prepared and thorough they were - they had excellent recommendations for where to shoot/makeup artists/and how to coordinate outfits. On the day of the shoot, we got to work with Ippei and we felt like we were working with an old friend. Our photos came out brilliantly - we could not recommend Ippei & Janine more to capture a special memory in our lives.

  My husband and I had a great time working with Ippei and Janine. I came across their IG page and loved their photography style. I reached out and was so happy to hear they had availability during the time we were going to be in Tokyo. I communicated with Janine to arrange the shoot and address any questions/concerns. She was very responsive and helpful. Ippei took our photos and was very easy to work with. He provided guidance along the way and really had an eye for the right shot. We enjoyed getting to know both Ippei and Janine and were very satisfied with the end result. I highly recommend them and would use them again in the future should we return to Japan and wish to do another session. 🙂

  My wife and I booked photos for our honeymoon trip in Japan. Ippei was so incredibly kind, provided fantastic posing directions/guidance, and the quality of the pictures was quite literally the best we've every had. Outside of our shoot, he also took time out of his day to ask us about our touring plans and offered fantastic insider suggestions. He also taught us a lot about different aspects of Japanese culture. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

  My husband and I had a great time with Janine and we couldn't be happier with the pictures! My husband is a fairly shy man but with the instructions from Janine he had no problem posing and it felt very natural for both of us in front of the camera. The different locations, angles and situations that Janine chose fit our wishes perfectly. Highly recommend! ❤

  We absolutely loved our experience with Ippei & Janine! Traveling to Tokyo, we weren’t sure what to expect, but they made the whole process so easy. From suggesting beautiful locations to their clear and timely communication, everything was seamless. On the day of the shoot, Janine was amazing—she guided us through the busy streets, helped us with posing, and made us feel completely comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend!

  My husband and I had an absolutely amazing time working with Ippei and Janine! Ippei did our shoot while we were in Japan, and aside from being a great photographer he was also just super fun to spend time with! He was friendly, easy going, and even gave us some great local tips afterwards. When we received our pictures we were blown away at how they were EXACTLY as we had dreamed. 1000% would recommend! ☺

  We had an amazing photoshoot experience with Ippei and Janine in April! We communicated with Janine via email to set up the photoshoot logistics, and Janine was extremely thorough and made sure we knew exactly how the photoshoot and payment would work. We had the pleasure of working with Ippei as our photographer. This was our first time working with a professional photographer, and it was just so much fun! We learned a lot about photography and lighting, and he gave us some recommended things to do in Japan! The photo editing turnaround was about 1 day and we were absolutely stunned by the results! Overall, it was a great experience with amazing photos!

  We are honestly so blown away by the photos Janine and Ippei captured for us! They completely brought our vision to life and made it even more magical than we imagined. The photos are absolutely dreamy, and the fact that they delivered them so quickly made everything even better.

The timing couldn’t have been more perfect... we had just boarded our flight back to Dubai when we got the email, and seeing those beautiful moments captured made us so happy. It was the perfect end to our trip.

We’re so glad we found out about Janine and Ippei and decided to reach out. We genuinely had so much fun during the shoot, and you can feel that joy in the pictures. It never felt forced and it was just easy, natural, and full of laughter.

If you’re planning a shoot in Tokyo and want to capture your love in the most natural, effortless way, think no further and book with them. They truly deserve all the love! 🥰

P.S. Thank you for the amazing Japan travel tips too!

  My partner and I had a fantastic photoshoot experience in Tokyo, — it was one of the highlights of our trip.

Janine was incredibly friendly and easy to communicate with. She gave us all the details we needed ahead of time, including suggestions on outfit ideas.

During the shoot, Janine gave us clear directions that helped us feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. She knew the location well and captured the atmosphere beautifully, from the iconic streets to the quieter, hidden backalleys.

Not only did we walk away with stunning photos that we’ll treasure forever, but we also had so much fun along the way. Highly recommend this experience to any couple visiting Tokyo!

  We took advantage of our honeymoon in Japan to do a photo shoot with Ippei & Janine. It was a very joyful moment and the opportunity to create beautiful memories together. I recommend it!

  My husband and I thought it would be fun to have a photoshoot in Japan to have as memories. We came across Ippei and Janine and had an incredible time! We would highly recommend!

  While on a trip to Japan, I thought it would be nice to have photos taken of my husband and I for our 10 year anniversary! I reached out to Ippei and Janine and got a quick response. Overall, the session was so fun and the photos turned out immaculate! Janine knew exactly where to shoot and how to pose us, which I really appreciated! She even brought up my specific requests that I sent to her via email months prior, making sure she got what I was envisioning. I am going to cherish these photos for the rest of my life. Cannot recommend them enough for anyone wanting to get some professional photos taken in Tokyo!

  While we can't say that we booked a trip to Japan just for a photo opportunity with Janine and Ippei, it certainly was a huge factor in our decision to visit Japan (as opposed to another place) and they did not disappoint!

We had our photos done with Janine and she was super communicative with us throughout the journey, especially the day of where the weather was not the best (the threat of rain was there all day!) She was super flexible with the shooting plan and was able to make spur of the moment decisions that resulted in stunning photos. In fact, we ended up being so thankful for the rain as I felt that it made the session so much more special! My husband has a hard time smiling into photos but Janine made the session so comfortable that he was able to smile naturally - I feat that I can't do most of the time for pictures! Even more bonus points as the photos come out within a few days so no need for the a long wait. Honestly, they are just amazing.

We had originally reached out as a couple of our friends also had their photos done with Janine and Ippei, and we loved their photos, and I may be biased, but I think our photos turned out even better (most likely due to the weather). For anyone thinking about booking a session, I say go for it, you won't regret it! 🙂

  Ippei and Jannie made our Tokyo photoshoot perfect with expert styling advice and effortless direction. Their passion and professionalism created stunning results - we couldn't recommend them more!

  We had such a great time with our shoot with Ippei and Janine. Everything went smoothly from booking our spot with Janine and on the day of the shoot with Ippei.

Firstly, Janine was really honest on how their style is very distinct and she even recommended other photographers who had different styles. But we knew that we wanted them from their portfolio and we’re glad we went with them.

On the day of the shoot it was Ippei who took care of us. He was really personable and easy to work with. He made us really comfortable even though shooting in public was always awkward for us. Every shot he took we were just amazed on how it turned out. He also helped us with poses and angles to make sure we looked our best and was proactive in checking with us if we have some other shots that we wanted to do.

And the final results really exceeded our expectations and we’re really glad we did this shoot with them It was worth it and we highly recommend them!

  We had such a great experience working with Ippei and Janine! Janine was incredibly responsive—she answered our emails quickly and went out of her way to try and fit us into their busy schedule, which we really appreciated. On the day of our shoot, Ippei was amazing. He made us feel comfortable right away and took the time to ask if we had any special requests, which made the experience feel really personal and thoughtful. We just received our photos today and I couldn’t be happier! They are absolutely stunning. We wanted to capture the magic of our first trip to Japan, and these photos truly document the wonderful time we had.
I 100% recommend Ippei and Janine, they’re not only talented photographers but also a joy to work with!

  We had such a great experience shooting with Ippei & Janine in Tokyo! The whole session felt really relaxed and fun, and we're so happy with how the photos turned out - we'll definitely be looking back on them for years to come. Ippei is an amazing photographer and gave us super clear and helpful directions throughout. Both he and Janine were super friendly, easy to talk to (in person/via email), and made the whole process feel really natural. Highly recommended!

  Janine was wonderful to work with for my fiancé Kane and I’s engagement session. From start to finish, Janine was extremely professional, kind and incredibly talented. We were both nervous as this was our first time getting professional photos taken and she made us super comfortable and offered guidance throughout the whole process. She captured the perfect lighting and unique setting near Tokyo Station for the background. The photographs are breathtaking and we couldn’t be happier with the results! We highly recommend Ippei & Janine photography, it’s clear that they truly care about their work!

  It was an absolute pleasure to work with Ippei & Janine. Janine was extremely communicative and detailed in her emails. Her responses were quick and answered every question we could think of even before we thought to ask. Ippei was our photographer on the day of our shoot and was amazing! He was flexible with a last minute location change and patient with us throughout the session. You could tell he had a clear vision for the shoot but let us be ourselves. He even went out of his way at the end of the shoot to share his favorite places in Tokyo and in Japan in general. Our photos turned out amazing thanks to his vision and final edits. We would absolutely love to work with Ippei and Janine again if we are back in Japan and would recommend them to anyone interested in a professional, fun, beautiful shoot while in Tokyo. Thank you both so much for helping us make our time in Japan so memorable!

  Janine was amazing to work with; she was very communicative from start to finish and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed during mine and my fiancés engagement shoot. Truly amazing memories captured by Janine that we will have for a lifetime. Our photos were gorgeous and unlike any I’ve seen before. I can’t recommend Ippei & Janine Photography enough!!

  Ippei and Janine made us feel completely at ease from the offset – we’d been a little nervous but we thoroughly enjoyed the session even though there's heaps of people. They even recommended a place where we can see the gorgeous sakuras. The photos were very lovely and amazing and we can't recommend them enough. Thank you again Ippei and Janine! 😊

  Ippei & Janine were wonderful to work with and so helpful! After booking with them, they gave recommendations for hair/makeup and kimono rentals. Ippei is an amazing photographer who was very friendly and whom we felt immediately comfortable with at our photoshoot. We visited Tokyo a bit too early for peak cherry blossom season, but Ippei went above and beyond to make sure we got the photos we wanted and we were able to find one tree that bloomed early and it's one of our favorite pictures! Would highly recommend them!

  Ippei was an awesome photographer and was extremely personable. He made our shoot feel natural and comfortable. The gallery was delivered within 3 days (while we were still in Tokyo!!) and they turned out amazing! I would definitely book again on our next Japan trip!

  We had a really lovely engagement shoot with Janine! We'd never done a photoshoot before, and I was honestly a bit anxious going in - but Janine made it so easy and fun! The hour went by so fast, and we really love the shots and moments that she was able to capture for us.

From the very clear, comprehensive email communications, to the actual shoot, and of course the final results - I highly recommend working with Ippei & Janine if you have a chance 🙂

I hope we'll get to do another photo shoot with them sometime in the future.

  We had an incredible photoshoot with Ippei-san! As someone who isn’t naturally comfortable in front of the camera, I was amazed at how at ease we felt throughout the session. And, even more thrilled with the final results! Ippei-san not only captured everything we envisioned but also went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, all within the short time we had. From start to finish, the entire experience was seamless, professional, and thoughtfully executed. If you’re looking to document a special moment, I couldn’t recommend Ippei and Janine more. Thank you!

  My fiancé and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Janine, and I can’t express enough how grateful I am for the experience. She guided us with such care and ease and made sure every step of the process felt effortless and enjoyable.

What truly stood out was her remarkable ability to choose the perfect locations for each shot. Every place she selected seemed to have its own magic! When I received the photos, I was completely blown away.

I’m beyond grateful for their work, and I’ll cherish these photos forever. It was an experience that truly exceeded all expectations, and I wholeheartedly recommend them!

  I am beyond thrilled with my photographs. My husband and I did a 30 minute session with Ippei who was wonderful! He gave us great direction but also let us be ourselves, and it really showed in the finished product. Excellent communication, very quick turn around time (we had our pictures by the time we left Tokyo) and the pictures are a forever momento of our time in Japan. Thank you <3