TOKyo Wedding photographer
Editorial, cinematic wedding and elopement photography in Tokyo: historic shrines, luxury hotels and electric city nights. A Japan-based, bilingual team fluent in English and Japanese.
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Wedding & Elopement Photography in Tokyo, Japan
Hello! I'm Sofia Hiramatsu, a wedding photographer based in Japan. Since 2014 I've photographed celebrations across Tokyo with a docu-editorial approach, in both film and digital, to create imagery that feels timeless, modern and deeply personal. Tokyo is a city of contrasts made for weddings: centuries-old shrines wrapped in forest, glass-walled hotel suites above the skyline, and neon streets that come alive after dark. I offer couples a seamless, bilingual experience and photography that captures the energy and intimacy of your Tokyo wedding with authenticity and refinement.
Based in Japan + Bilingual team
We live and work in Tokyo and across Japan, fluent in English and Japanese, so your day belongs entirely to you while we bridge every conversation with your venue and vendors in the background.
A team and a network, all in place.
From our in-house planner handling timelines, permits and legal guidance to an English-speaking make-up artist and a trusted vendor network, every detail of your Tokyo wedding is held by people who know the city intimately.
Photographs worth crossing the world for
Published in British Vogue and shaped by a decade of weddings across Japan, Asia and Europe, I blend film and digital with a fashion-forward edge, creating images that feel less like wedding photos and more like stills from your life.
The Experience
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From our first conversation, your day is shaped with intention. Pre-shoot consultation and vision-setting, a personalised timeline built around the light and your locations, and scouting across Japan to find the settings that feel like you.
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The parts most couples dread, handled in Japanese on your behalf. Permits secured, marriage and legal guidance provided, and full coordination and liaison with your shrine, venue and every vendor, so nothing is lost in translation.
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No nervous salon chair on your wedding morning. An English-speaking hair and make-up artist experienced with every hair type and skin tone, plus kimono dresser and styling referrals from a trusted local network.
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A decade of editorial experience behind every frame. Full film and digital coverage, with hand-finished editing in our fashion-forward docu-editorial style.
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Your images, beautifully delivered. A private online gallery and high-resolution photographs with full print rights, so your day is yours to hold, print and share forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Spring (late March to April) for cherry blossom and autumn (November) for golden ginkgo and maple are the most beautiful and most requested. The city photographs beautifully in every season, including its glittering winter nights.
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Meiji Jingu and other historic shrines for Shinto ceremonies; luxury hotels such as the Park Hyatt, Aman and Mandarin Oriental; gardens like Shinjuku Gyoen; and the cinematic streets of Ginza and Shibuya. We choose together to match the feeling you want.
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Yes. We photograph the full Shinto ceremony, arrange kimono styling, and liaise with the shrine in Japanese on your behalf.
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Absolutely, from suite preparations and skyline rooftops to neon-lit street portraits after dark. Tokyo at night is one of our favourite canvases.
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All collections are custom and tailored to each couple. Tokyo wedding collections start at [CONFIRM ¥/USD].
Your Tokyo story deserves to be told beautifully.
My calendar typically books out 6 months to 1 year in advance, with Spring and Autumn being my busiest seasons. To secure your preferred date, I recommend getting in touch as early as possible.