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Meet Ayako in Tokyo
Local Japanese photographer who knows the best hidden gems in town! My work has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, the New York Times, the Guardian and various other magazines and publications. I am very good at giving guidance on posing so you look nice and relaxed. I’m punctual and I always have a backup plan in case of rain. I have twin daughters and also am an attention to detail person - I pay extra attention to hair, makeup malfunctions etc... It's my job to make sure you look your best! My ultimate goal is finding natural, love-filled moments and preserving memories that are anything but staged. You will treasure these photos for years to come and you'll even have some serious fun in the process!
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Languages Spoken: English, Japanese, French. -
Favourite Place to Shoot: Shinjuku, because shoots there can incorporate both the city and the wonderful nature in Shinjuku Gyoen park. The park is huge so something is always blooming!
Three Things
- I love taking visitors on food tours in Tokyo and sharing lists of my favorite places to eat!
- I can not live without nuts! I have a weakness for pecans, cashew nuts and pistachios. 😋
- I was a stand-up comedian in NYC - I have a host of tricks up my sleeve to ease even the most camera-shy person!
More Information
Ayako is open to travelling anywhere in Japan for additional travel fees, please inquire about availability and a quote. If you have babies or small children, Ayako recommends booking 60 minutes or longer.
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Our son and daughter-in-law gifted us a Flytographer photo shoot in Tokyo for our 40th anniversary. After reading Ayako’s profile, I had a feeling she would be a great fit for us. We communicated regularly leading up to the shoot, and she had great suggestions for locations that suited the modern, fun vibe we wanted. We had so much fun walking, talking and posing with Ayako in Shinjuku. The hour flew by, yet she captured great shots in several different spots. We enjoyed hearing about her experience living in Japan and abroad and sharing our three-week itinerary with her. I would highly recommend Ayako. She is relaxed, fun and experienced, and she made the whole experience feel easy. We’re already planning to return to Japan with our entire family in two years, and we hope to work with her again to capture those special moments.
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Ayako’s job is amazing! We asked for cinematic photos and we got them, incredible framing great spots and also amazing person and great communication! When in Tokyo always book a shoot with Ayako!
outlined_flagWe had such a wonderful experience with Ayako as our photographer for our engagement photos. From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive, communicative, and helpful throughout the preparation process. On the day of the shoot, everything felt very relaxed and well organized. Ayako was professional, friendly, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She guided us naturally and made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and we are so happy to have these special memories captured so wonderfully. We would definitely recommend Ayako to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and warm photographer. Thank you so much, Ayako!
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I cannot recommend Ayako enough! She agreed to do a last minute photo shoot before we left Japan. We were even able to squeeze in 2 locations to get 2 different photo settings! The photos came early with great editing and choices. We would definitely use Ayako again!
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