It is always nice to hear from couples coming to Tokyo to elope. I can't think of a better place to run off to in order to get hitched. I recently heard from a Melony and Chris, a couple planning a last-minute elopement in the Japanese capital. Melony wrote: We are eloping in Tokyo and are hoping to schedule a photo session so that we have some beautiful memories of the occasion. Our vision for our couples portrait session is to create some relaxed yet romantic pictures that we can use for wedding announcements. We are also hoping to make a black and white image that we can blow up and frame so that we can remember our fun time during the session. In terms of setting, we realize gardens and temples are representative of Japan. However, those kind of places are not really "us." We would adore pictures of us at night in a place like Akihabara or Shinjuku with the neon signs lit up but worry that those locations are too crowded. Do you have any location suggestions for a fun and relaxed session (We are really easy going people)? Is this something you are able to accommodate? As soon as I read Melony's email, I immediately recognized the kind of session she had in mind. Like many other couples, individuals, and families who contact me, Melony and Chris loved the idea of iconic Tokyo but were hesitant to commit to a photo session in an area overrun with tourists and the madness that is generally associated with Tokyo. Luckily, those characteristically cliché locations are few and far between. As a photographer who lives and works in Tokyo, I am glad to be able to suggest locations that will resonate with what clients envision for their session. This kind of local knowledge is necessary in order to craft custom portrait experiences for different types of clients. I knew the perfect location for Melony and Chris. The neighborhood I had in mind would provide a relaxed atmosphere and some of the neon that Mel and Chris had in mind. I also knew that the location wouldn't be smashed wall-to-wall with either tourists or locals. I ran my plan by Melony and Chris and they loved my location suggestion. We decided on a quick, one hour couples portrait session. An hour would be just enough time to snag what they wanted but wouldn't take up too much of their night (as they wanted to explore the city as much as possible). Our session went off without a hitch. Melony and Chris were just as they said they would be in their first correspondence. The newlywed couple was relaxed, funny, and very easy to work with (my ideal type of client). In the end, I couldn't have asked for a more enjoyable evening as a couples photographer in Japan. Are you thinking about a couples, engagement, or elopement photography session in Japan? If so, contact me today to begin discussing your session here in Tokyo, or beyond. Related Blog Posts
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