One of the top-rated and trusted photographers in Kyoto offers family vacation photography, engagment photoshoot, surprise proposal, pre-wedding and elopement photography.
Wonderful experience with a talented and thoughtful photographer
We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! He was so easy to work with and always quick to respond, which made planning effortless. He was also amazing with our two year old daughter—patient, engaging, and able to capture her natural smiles.
He also went above and beyond by helping us book our kimono rental. His upbeat and positive energy really set the tone for the shoot. On top of that, we received our photos much faster than expected, and they turned out absolutely stunning. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Matt!
-Paige N
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Matt did a wonderful job from start to finish. He coordinated a meetup location and time that was best suitable for photos. He also scheduled our kimono session close to the proximity of our photos. He was prompt with his arrival time and although our shoot location was a bit busy, he did a great job navigating through the crowds to take some excellent photos of our family. Finally, he edited the photos within a day and had our album ready the next day so we could share with friend and family. We would not hesitate to book Matt at SnapKyoto again. Thank you Matt!
-Karen W
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We had such a wonderful experience working with our photographer in Kyoto. He is clearly very experienced, and it shows in how smoothly everything ran—from choosing locations to guiding us through the session. He made the entire experience feel relaxed and fun, which was especially appreciated with kids. He gave just the right amount of direction while still capturing natural, candid moments. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful—something we’ll truly treasure from this trip. We’re so grateful for his talent and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Kyoto.
-Christina
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I am Matt. Nice to meet!
As a Kyoto-based professional photographer with 8 years of experience and over 1200 photo shoots, my passion is to capture pristine, natural, minimalistic images in epic backgrounds. Don't worry about posing. I help you bring your natural and your best in the final images.
About Me
At SnapKyoto, every photo is a window into a unique story, crafted with care and keen eye for detail.
I focus on making each session relaxed and personal, ensuring your true personality shines through every frame.
Locations
Osaka's Dotombori area has a unique urban vibe with neon lights, foodstalls, crowded shopping streets as well as the iconic Osaka Castle Park which are perfect for family photos, proposals photoshoots. Osaka is also ideal for night photography.
Beyond Kyoto and Osaka, SnapKyoto offers limitted availability for a photoshoots at Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Fukuoka and the rest of Japan.
SnapKyoto photography is primarily a Kyoto-based photographer but we do offer photoshoot services in Osaka, Mount Fuji and Tokyo.
Kyoto has incredible locations for a romantic photoshoot for couples including surprise proposal, engagement, elopement and just causual photoshoot. For families too Kyoto offers amazing backdrops to remember your vacation adventures with images that scream Japan.
The most iconic photography locations in Kyoto are Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji Temple) and the old historic districts of Gion and Higashiyama. But there many more iconic spots in Kyoto which make a perfect location for a photoshoot.
Contact
Instagram: @snapkyoto
Phone
+81-7044-9565-29
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