Customer Reviews
Here are some comments from clients I have photographed (word of mouth).
Thank you so much for your warm words.
▶︎Kyoto vibe in the city couple plan◀︎
Emma & Alex from Singapore🇸🇬
“We had a 1 hour photoshoot with Wasao on our honeymoon trip to Kyoto last December. Wasao is extremely friendly and it was easy to work with him from the first time I messaged Wasao to our photoshoot. Aside from Wasao’s excellent English abilities, Wasao’s carefree personality and focus on taking natural shots really helped my husband and I relax during the photoshoot. I was a bit worried about my husband taking photo together because he is camera shy but it was absolutely no problem!! Also, he knows Kyoto very well so if you want to avoid popular sightseeing spots but still look for Kyoto vibe, this would be the best choice for sure ☺️ He will support you finding the best place and time!
The result are photos that capture the happiness from our trip. Alex and I love the photos so much! 🥰 Seeing them fills us with so many happy feelings and good memories. We’re so lucky to have you as our honeymoon photographer!We would highly recommend Wasao!”
▶︎Pre-wedding Photo Plan◀︎
Nicole & Bart from Hong Kong🇭🇰
We had the pleasure of working with Wasao for our pre-wedding photoshoot in Japan, and it was truly unforgettable. This was our first trip post-COVID, and finding Wasao through Instagram was a stroke of luck. His fluent English made communication seamless, which was a huge plus for us.
Wasao went above and beyond by planning the perfect locations and arranging kimono rentals ahead of time. We appreciated the pre-meeting where he took the time to get to know us and understand our style. Despite being camera shy, Wasao effortlessly captured our natural interactions, making the entire experience incredibly enjoyable. The photos turned out amazing and genuinely reflected our personalities. We also love his kid photo collection, and we’re already looking forward to returning to Japan for a family photoshoot when we have a new addition to our family.
Wasao’s professionalism, attention to detail, and warm demeanor made our photoshoot an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer in Japan!
▶︎Proposal Photo Plan◀︎
Michelle and Andy from America🇺🇸
We booked Wasao-san for an engagement shoot at arashiyama. The morning of the shoot it was quite dark and rainy so we were a bit worried how the shoot would turn out. However, from the get go we were all vibing. Wasao-san has an infectious joy when taking photos and he matched our vibe perfectly. He also was able to capture our personalities in the photos so well, while also highlighting the beauty of the setting. We had an incredibly fun time during the shoot and the resulting photos were absolutely amazing. These photos have taken their place in our treasures.
If you want a photographer that will laugh with you and capture your moments of joy Wasao-san is a 10/10 recommend💕
▶︎Kyoto vibe in the city casual pre-wedding plan◀︎
Aaron & Yuna from Hong Kong🇭🇰
We are a couple from Hong Kong and did Kyoto vibe in the city casual pre-wedding shooting, which we really enjoy the time with Wasao. At the beginning, we hesitated to find a Japanese photographer in consideration of communication and Wasao definitely can communicate in English fluently 🥰
I have to say he is very good at guiding us to express our natural behaviour during the photo shooting, It turns out our personal characteristics incorporated in the photos.
Also, he knows Kyoto very well and the best timing for every beauty spot to avoid the crowd and capture the most beautiful moment!
▶︎Family Photo Plan◀︎
Jesse from Singapore🇸🇬
Wasao-san is professional, fun to talk to, and most of all, passionate about his work! His photos are amazing! I love the way he takes candid shots, and just capturing actual moments, no need for posing or acting. We were impressed on how he makes full use of the environment, and how he is good with technical aspects of photography (like lighting, etc). All the photos turn out great, and they tell a nice story of a happy family, which is what we want to capture. Even though my baby was not in the mood, he was still able to capture her natural smiles. We also enjoy having conversations with him!Really very lucky I found Wasao-san and I highly recommend to book his services! Will definitely request for him next time if we go back to Kyoto! Thank you so much for perfectly capturing our wonderful memories.
▶︎Pre-wedding Photo Plan◀︎
Terrence from UK🇬🇧
My review for wasao is 10/10 🥰 I booked wasao for a Kyoto pre wedding shoot, and it was definitely the highlight of my trip! Just look at the photos! His cheerful and energetic vibe has helped us ease our nerves in front of the camera. I particularly love his natural approach of taking photos, he didnt force us to pose most of the time, but he would hide behind the bush and capture us in our candid moments. With the late blooming of sakura, he still managed to find and frame our photos with beautiful pink colours. I wish more people discover wasao’s talent and I would definitely book him for photos the next time I’m in Japan again ❤️
▶︎Couple and Family Photo Plan◀︎
William and Randi from America🇺🇸
We have worked with Wasao twice now and we intend to work with him again in the future☺️ He is a very professional photographer that is both fun to work with and delivers great results. He speaks very good English and can translate for you when all the little old ladies are paying you compliments in your kimono! He makes the most of your time a delivers an impressive amount of photos that look great. He is truly Japanese and knows Kyoto very well so you should have the consultation session to save your time and find the best location! He is also good with kids! When you work with Wasao, you not only get a great set of photos, you get a friend🙌
▶︎Pre-wedding Photo Plan◀︎
Kate & Kouhei from New Zealand🇳🇿
Wasao is incredibly talented and professional, and we were blown away with the finished results for our wedding photos. Although we were a little nervous at first (our first photoshoot), Wasao made us feel comfortable and confident which made for natural-looking photos. We really enjoyed our time creating these special memories and had a few good laughs along the way.
He had some great ideas and was open to hearing ours which made for some really excellent shots.
We’d like to get some family photos taken in the near future – we definitely know who we’ll be contacting for that!
Thank you for our beautiful photos that we will treasure for a lifetime!
▶︎Couple Photo Plan◀︎
Carmen from Malaysia🇲🇾
“We had such a good time having our kimono shoot with Wasao. I first found him on Instagram and loved his photography style. Even though it was raining, Wasao went above and beyond to make sure we get really good photos. He gave good guidance on how we should ‘pose candidly’ and knew where to take photos first before it gets more crowded. Wasao was also really cheerful and energetic, which made the entire session so fun and enjoyable. The photos captured the fun we had, the beautiful Kyoto streets and with the rain it looked dramatic and beautiful. Thanks so much again Wasao!! Looking forward to putting some of these in an album🤩”
▶︎Couple Photo Plan◀︎
Quennie from Philippines🇵🇭
The photo shoot with Wasao was an absolute blast! He brought so much energy and creativity to the shoot, making it a genuinely fun experience. From silly poses to candid moments, he captured the essence of the moment effortlessly. The final photos are not only fantastic but also reflect the joy and laughter we shared during the session. We’ve had several photo shoots before and we can definitely say that the one with Wasao is one that we really enjoyed. It was indeed the best way to end our first trip (and honeymoon) to Japan! Plus points for Wasao for teaching us how to properly offer a prayer in shinto shrine and the tips of which places to visit next to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kyoto while avoiding the huge crowd.
Thank you so much, Wasao! ☺️
▶︎Family Photo Plan◀︎
From Japan🇯🇵
Thank you again for the very nice photos 🙇♀️✨✨We didn’t tell you at the time of the shoot, but we actually found out that my kid has autistic tendencies and he has just started going to medical care 🙏
He cries every morning when he goes to kindergarten, he has a hard time expressing his feelings, he has a lot of struggles, and it’s been a daily process of trial and error for us too, but when we saw his picture full of smiles in the photo, we couldn’t help but burst into tears🥹✨
He is usually not good at interacting with people, but the fact that he has such a sincere expression of enjoyment on his face is definitely thanks to Wasao-san’s personality and the fact that Wasao-san was so close to Eita’s feelings 😌🙏🙏 I can’t thank you enough for making this memorable photos !!
▶︎Kyoto vibe in the city casual pre-wedding plan◀︎
Daichi & Yu from Japan🇯🇵
“I had an incredible experience with Wasaophotography’s Kyoto Vibe in the City photo plan👏 From the moment we met, he was warm, friendly, and highly professional, making me feel completely at ease throughout the session. He has a great eye for detail and knows the best hidden spots in Kyoto to capture its traditional charm. For me it’s just a normal view but going through his camera, WoW!!😱
What I appreciated the most was his ability to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, giving clear yet natural guidance while ensuring the photos felt authentic and personal. His passion for photography and deep knowledge of Kyoto truly shine through in every shot. The final photos exceeded my expectations—they beautifully reflect the essence of Kyoto and will be cherished memories for years to come. If you’re looking for a talented, kind, and professional photographer to capture your Kyoto experience, I highly recommend this service!”
▶︎Couple Photo Plan◀︎
Jasmine from Taiwan🇹🇼
I really want to recommend you to everyone.
But I’m not very fluent in English. Maybe some sentences will be a little strange. Please don’t mind.😖
Thank you very much for capturing every happy moment of us. My boyfriend and I both like to cooperate with you to take photos！！ The whole process is very relaxed and pleasant, like completing all the photos in the fun. Even if we are not very good at English, Wasao still patiently explains everything so that we can understand.
I like the couple photos that Wasao took for us very much. We look very happiness.☺️
Thank you very much for leaving such a good memory of our trip.🥰
▶︎Wasou pre-wedding plan◀︎
Hazuki & Takurou from Japan🇯🇵
I want to have a pre-shoot in Kyoto in autumn, my favorite season! It had been a dream of mine for a long time. When it came time to make it happen, I searched for “Kyoto pre-shoot” on a social networking service and found Wasao’s photos among many others. I fell in love at first sight with the photos that matched the natural expressions of the subjects and the softly cropped natural scenery, and thought, “This is the guy. I sent a message to him with the joy and vigor of having found my ideal photographer, and he immediately responded to my message and answered my many questions in detail. Thanks to the online meeting we had beforehand, I was able to go into the pre-shoot in a natural way without any nervousness.
On the day of the shoot, even while in the car on the way to the location, he expanded on the conversation from our meeting and about our backgrounds, which made me feel even more relaxed. Wasao’s frank personality also made the trip very enjoyable ✨.
During the shoot, he gave us instructions on poses and complimented us a lot, so we were able to enjoy the shoot feeling like models 🥰 His mother who came to attend to our dressing was also very kind, fixing our kimono every time it fell apart and carefully teaching us how to handle the accessories, so we could move around without worries (lol). Also, even when I was having a hard time in the kimono, which I was not used to, she said, “You did a great job! I was really happy that his mother was there for me 🥲✨.
Even though the location of the shoot was far away and the shooting time was longer than planned, they were very attentive to the end of the shoot, and I am so grateful to them. We were able to get sample photos that night, and we were immediately able to enjoy the aftermath. ☺️ We were also very happy with Wasao-san’s thoughtfulness in carefully spelling out his message to us, rather than just a business communication message 🌸.
A month later, the long-awaited data delivery arrived. I was very pleased with myself for finding Wasao-san, and I was very pleased that my eyes had not gone crazy. 🤦🏻♀️ We were smiling in a natural way at the mysterious temple in Kyoto and the scenery of autumn leaves. The composition, the light, the colors, everything made me very, very happy with the results, and I could feel the conversation, the sounds, the temperature, and even the wind in each photo.
I think the reason we were able to take such wonderful photos was because we had a detailed meeting beforehand and were able to shoot in a safe and comfortable environment. Above all, I am convinced that it was Wasao’s own personality that made it possible. I believe that photographs reveal a person’s personality. I felt that because Wasao was taking photos in a lively and happy manner, we, the people being photographed, also looked happy, and that it was his thoughtfulness toward us (the customers) that made the photos warm and wonderful. I look at the photos every day, sobbing, wanting to show them off to my family and friends as soon as possible. ☺️🌸
It has been a long time coming, but I am so glad that Wasao was the one I entrusted my old dream of having a pre-shoot in Kyoto to. I hope to ask you again for my next starry sky shoot and my child’s Shichigosan… ✨Thank you for the best photos and the best time 😊✨.
▶︎Wasou pre-wedding plan◀︎
Nathalie & Terence from Hong Kong🇭🇰
It was my dream to have my pre-wedding photo taken in traditional Japanese clothing in Japan, and when I found Wasao, I knew he was the one😆 His use of light, his way of deciding on a composition that doesn’t ruin the scenery, his communication in English, and Wasao’s mother’s consideration – it was a wonderful experience that far exceeded my expectations! The communication before the shoot was smooth, and the location and shooting flow was explained in detail, so I felt comfortable and at ease on the day of the shoot. We were not familiar with Kyoto, so he listened to our requests and gave us many suggestions for locations. On the day of the shoot, the entire shoot proceeded in a relaxed atmosphere. Although we’re not normally used to having our picture taken, he always said “Please be who you guys are no problem! “, which helped us put natural expressions😭 Also, he was very knowledgeable about the beautiful locations in Kyoto, and his choice of light and background was truly exquisite. I almost felt sick in the kimono, which was heavier than I had expected and unfamiliar to me, but thanks to Wasao’s mother’s help in adjusting the kimono throughout the shoot, we were able to finish the shoot without any problems! I was particularly impressed with the shooting style that brought out the beauty of the kimono to the fullest. She paid attention to every detail of the kimono and made every single movement and posture look beautiful, so that every shot ended up looking like a scene from a movie. I was filled with emotion when I saw the finished photos, which clearly showed off the charm of the kimono along with the traditional Kyoto scenery. They were also very attentive to our enjoyment during the shoot, and we were able to spend a relaxed time with smiles on our faces. Even if you are not fond of having your picture taken, I am sure it will be a fun and memorable shoot! The finished photos were all wonderful and I will treasure them forever. I would highly recommend Wasaphotography to anyone considering a Japanese kimono pre-shoot in Kyoto. Professionalism, warmth, and a beautiful Kyoto location made for a great shooting experience!