One of the most experienced and trusted photographers in Kyoto offers family vacation photography, engagment photoshoot, surprise proposal, pre-wedding and elopement photography.

Family Portrait | Surprise Proposal | Engagement Shoot | Pre-Wedding & Elopement

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

Email

Phone

photomaticmatt@gmail.com

+81-7044-9565-29

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