Kyoto Private Photo Shoot & Tour por SnapKyoto

I contacted many operators for our family photoshoot. Matt stood out because he was prompt and answered all questions to my satisfaction. He even did a quick whats app video call which reassured me that we are working with the right person. We did a 1 hour photoshoot and got beautiful 50 pictures within 24 hours of the shoot.

Matt was the absolute best. The Simona shop used was nice and quaint. Matt was very patient, kind and professional. He went above and beyond for us and I can't thank him enough. This is a must do experience.

Matt was very helpful during our photos and during our surprise engagement very foreigner friendly!

I wrote the same review on Google, but wanted to put it on here as well for visibility. Incredible experience and photos: I booked Matt for a surprise proposal photoshoot about two weeks before I planned to do it. The process was smooth and Matt was super understanding and helpful throughout the whole thing. His knowledge of the area in Kyoto helped make the proposal go better than I had initially planned. We actually ended up arriving an hour late to our proposed time, but even then he was incredibly understanding and patient. The actual photos were beautiful and my fiancee and I are so happy with how everything turned out. If you're looking to book anyone in the Kyoto or Osaka area, I can't recommend Matt enough. Thanks again Matt!

We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! He was so easy to work with and always quick to respond, which made planning effortless. He was also amazing with our two year old daughter—patient, engaging, and able to capture her natural smiles. He also went above and beyond by helping us book our kimono rental. His upbeat and positive energy really set the tone for the shoot. On top of that, we received our photos much faster than expected, and they turned out absolutely stunning. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Matt!

Matt was the best. Amazing experience in helping me propose by helping with the location, time to have the least amount of people present, and skills. Pictures came out amazing! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you again Matt for perfect pictures!

We loved our family photo shoot with Matt in Kyoto in March 2026. Being our first trip to Japan, he knew exactly where to take us on a walking photography tour covering all the iconic highlights and famous spots of Kyoto. We also caught an early blooming sakura cherry blossom, which made the photos extra special. Beautiful images and a wonderful experience. Highly recommend SnapKyoto.

Engaged Matt for a surprise proposal photo shoot and he absolutely delivered! He recommended locations for the shoot, as well as options on how the shoot can be done, whether as a surprise (which would be tough) or pre-planned with the proposal not being a surprise. I requested for it to be a surprise and he was very patient with me as I tried to get my partner to the designated spot for the surprise proposal. We were very lucky that it snowed just the day before, and the landscape was absolutely gorgeous and Matt was able to capture the beauty of the scenery as well as the key moments which we would love to look back onto in the years to come. He was able to turn-around the photos very quick too and sent across all the photos the day after the shoot which we really appreciated. All in all Matt was great, and the photos were great too! Highly recommend!

Excellent photographer. Very professional, knowledgeable and kind. I recommend his services if you are in Japan for a great experience.

Despite turning out to be a rainy afternoon, Matt was able brighten our spirits by making our photoshoot fun and engaging. Kyoto was showing off its beautiful fall colors and Matt captured not only the beauty in his pictures but also somehow made us look great, despite being a little wet from the rain. You can't even tell that it had been raining in the pictures! Thanks again Matt for capturing some amazing moments in Kyoto.