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Create stunning Pre-Wedding pictures in Japan

A bride in a white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and blush roses stands back to back with a groom in a dark suit under blooming cherry blossom trees.

Create stunning Pre-Wedding pictures in amazing locations all over Japan.

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More than 80 love stories captured in 2024.

PRE-WEDDING PACKAGES

A black and white photo of a couple dancing by a lakeside with mountains in the background. The woman is wearing a flowing dress and smiling, while the man is dressed in a light-colored suit. They are holding hands and dancing near the rocky shore.

BASIC - PHOTO
1 HOUR - 1 LOCATION
From 1800 USD

  • Recommendation on location and time for the best results

  • 2 same day edited pictures to share the good news with your friends and family

  • Hair & Make-up included

  • 30 edited pictures delivered to you within 1 week - pictures available for download for 1 year.

A couple dressed in traditional Japanese kimono and kimono-like outfit sharing a kiss in a park with autumn trees and sunlight.

STANDARD - PHOTO
2 HOURS - 2 LOCATIONS
From 2300 USD

  • Recommendation on locations and time for the best results

  • 2 same day edited pictures to share the good news with your friends and family

  • Hair & Make-up included

  • 60 edited pictures delivered to you within 1 week - pictures available for download for 1 year.

A couple sharing a kiss on a wooden bridge, holding a bouquet of flowers, with a leafy green background.

PREMIUM - PHOTO & VIDEO
4 HOURS - 2/3 LOCATIONS
From 4200 USD

  • Recommendation on locations and time for the best results

  • 2 same day edited pictures to share the good news with your friends and family

  • Hair & Make-up included

  • 100 edited pictures delivered to you within 1 week - pictures available for download for 1 year.

  • Cinematic Engagement video delivered to you within 1 month of the photoshoot.

CONTACT ME

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Hello I am Thierry!

I am a photographer and videographer based in Tokyo, Japan. I am originally from France but I have spent more than 10 years here in this beautiful country.

My style of photography is all about capturing candid moments full of emotions and translating them into a film like cinematic images that you will keep with you for a lifetime.

My first priority is for you to enjoy the whole experience of the photoshoot, from the first time with interact with each other to the delivery of the pictures, establishing a connection for my clients and giving them a unique experience that is tailored for their needs.

A couple embracing on the beach at sunset, with the man lifting the woman, both smiling and looking at each other.
A bride and groom holding hands outdoors in front of cherry blossom trees and traditional Japanese architecture.
A couple in traditional Japanese attire sharing a kiss outdoors in a park during autumn, with trees and water in the background.
A newlywed couple kissing in a park with the Tokyo Tower and city skyscrapers in the background, the groom carrying the bride.
A couple is kissing on a wooden bridge, the woman holding a bouquet while dressed in a white gown and the man in a gray shirt with dark pants, with a backdrop of lush green trees.
A man and woman holding hands and smiling in a park with green trees, city buildings, and a large red tower in the background.
A bride with long red hair holding a bouquet of white roses and greenery, and a groom with long dark hair and a beard standing back to back outdoors during spring, surrounded by blooming pink cherry blossom trees.
A couple sitting at a small outdoor table, eating and smiling at each other, with a window behind them and a sign with Japanese characters and steaming bowl illustration on the wall.
A couple in formal attire walking hand in hand along a sandy beach with gentle waves, distant houses, hills, and a clear blue sky.
A smiling bride and groom walking hand in hand in an urban alleyway, with colorful signs and buildings on either side.
A Japanese couple dressed in traditional kimono walking and smiling in front of a brightly lit, multi-story restaurant with Japanese signs and decorations at dusk.
A woman with long red hair and tattoos on her arms, wearing a white lace dress, holding a bouquet of white flowers, standing outdoors among blooming pink cherry blossom trees.
A black and white photo of a couple dancing on a rocky lakeshore with mountains in the background, smiling. The woman is wearing a flowing dress and the man is in a light jacket.

STORIES FROM MY CLIENTS

  • A man and woman share an intimate moment by a lake with Mount Fuji in the background. The woman holds a bouquet of flowers, and they are close, gazing into each other's eyes.

    Brandon


    Thank you so much for being a part of our special moment. Everybody around us said the pictures were amazing!

  • Two young men in stylish clothing standing on a busy city street with shops and pedestrians in the background.

    Ricky

    We had an amazing moment and Thierry also guided us to some amazing spots that we never saw before! Totally recommend

  • A man holding a young boy, both smiling, at a traditional outdoor Japanese shrine or temple.

    David

    The experience was fantastic! Thierry is great and very personable. The pictures that he took on our special day are magical! He was quick to respond and very easy to talk to. He helped capture a very special moment.

  • A young man and woman in winter clothing smiling outdoors near a body of water with a cloudy sky.

    Bryant

    Thierry was very skilled and personable, and helped to capture our special moment excellently. Thank you for the awesome photographs that we get to cherish for a lifetime. Definitely recommend!

  • A couple standing by a lake, gazing into each other's eyes, with a pink flower bouquet and cherry blossom trees in the background.

    Javier

    Thierry was absolutely amazing to work with between his assistance in helping us find the right place for our proposal and the beautiful photos he took discreetly to capture the surprise and reaction I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our special moment. Highly recommended!!

  • A couple holding hands while walking near a lake with Mount Fuji in the background.

    Rajiv

    Thierry was incredibly professional, and guided us well throughout the photo shoot. He captured the moment perfectly and it was an amazing experience for our first photo shoot. The photos turned out amazing! Highly recommended, thanks Thierry!

  • A couple holding hands walking up stairs towards a tall, orange communication tower with a blue sky background.

    Elvin

    Thierry was an incredible photographer in helping us photograph our proposal. He is fun, has a good eye, and provided us great direction for our photos. We are also incredibly happy with how the photos turned out. We really appreciate him helping us document this moment for us. Highly recommended!

  • A man and woman smiling at each other under blooming pink cherry blossom trees.

    Hossain

    We had an excellent experience with Thierry. The photos turned out excellent. He was fantastic at selecting locations and poses. Communication was timely. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a photo shoot in Tokyo.

  • Brendon

    Had such a wonderful experience with Thierry. He made my fiancé and I feel so comfortable! We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than him to capture this special moment in our life.

  • A couple holding hands and smiling at each other outdoors with Mount Fuji in the background, during daytime.

    Zhiyuan

    Thierry is a very experienced and remarkable photographer who made the proposal stress and fuss free! He provided us with a personalised shoot and wonderful pictures that we will always treasure forever. 1000% recommended, thank you Thierry!!

  • A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors on a sunny day, with trees and a red-and-white tower in the background.

    Aron

    The best photographer we have ever met! The photos came out amazing and we are so satisfied.

  • A man and woman standing close with foreheads touching and eyes closed, in an outdoor setting with green trees and a wooden railing.

    Shivam

    Thierry was an excellent photographer from the beginning to the end of the experience. He was able to be flexible with our schedule and was willing to make changes with short notice. Additionally, he was a pleasure to work with and very professional. His turn around time for photos was also very fast. I highly recommend Thierry!

  • Amrit

    Thierry did a great job planning our proposal shoot and made it easy for us so that we could focus on our special moment instead of the details and logistics of the photoshoot.

  • Terry

    Terry

    I took a session with Thierry for a proposal at Mount Fuji. Everything went smoothly from booking the shoot to receiving the photographies. A bonus is that Thierry even speaks french! All in all very satisfied with everything.

  • A smiling woman and man holding hands and walking together in a decorated street, possibly at a festival or wedding, with red lanterns and autumn leaves in the background.

    Kayla & Mike

    We are so lucky to have found Thierry! He is exceedingly helpful, responsive, professional, and friendly. He did everything he could to help make our wedding day as seamless as possible. The quality of is phenomenal and will cherish our video forever. We truly cannot thank him enough! ere

  • A couple enjoying a piggyback ride outdoors with Mount Fuji in the background on a clear day.

    Peter

    We had an amazing experience with Thierry for our proposal at Mt Fuji. Thierry sent suggestions for locations, answered all emails very quickly and overall made this process seamless and enjoyable. We love the photographs, and he sent the edited versions to us very quickly. We would absolutely recommend getting photos taken with Thierry!

  • Two people holding hands on a dirt path near tall dry grass, with Mount Fuji and a lake in the background on a clear day.

    Phillip

    Absolutely incredible experience with Thierry! Like if planning a surprise proposal is not stressful enough, but trying to do it 6,000 miles away added another challenge?! I was so worried about logistics, but Thierry was an absolute lifesaver.

    I can't recommend Thierry and his services highly enough. If you're looking for a photographer who can handle anything, even a long-distance surprise proposal, look no further! Thank you again Thierry for making our dream proposal a reality!

CONTACT ME

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Transportation to/from your hotel can be arranged. Feel free to let me know if you need it!

  • If there is a bad weather and both our shcedule allows for reschedule, I am happy to do so and move the shoot to another date.

  • Typically I deliver the pictures within 1 week for proposal and engagement photoshoots. For Wedding, it takes about 1 month to get the pictures.

  • The images in your gallery will be edited to improve lighting, contrast, sharpness, and color — all of which is a standard process for digital photographers. Therefore, I do not provide the unedited RAW images.

  • The pictures will be delivered via an online gallery that will stay up for 1 year. You will be able to download all the pictures in high resolution and share them with friends and family as well.

  • It depends on your shooting location. If you want to have a shoot within Tokyo, no additional cost. If not, then I will communicate to you directly based on the location and time desired.

  • No problem at all! I will make sure to make you feel relaxed with candid shots and lo direct you to also take great posed shots. I also have some guide on poses that I can send you beforehand if you want to have a look.

  • A non-refundable deposit of 50% is necessary for reservation, with the other 50% due 2 weeks before the photoshoot.
    Cancellations made 2 weeks in advance will receive a 50% refund.
    Cancellations made 1 week in advance will receive a 25%.
    No refunds will be issued for cancellations made later than 1 week in advance.

  • Payments are accepted via Paypal, Credit Card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. All the relevant information will be sent to you via email.