Japan Wedding Photographers

Japan Wedding Photographers

Our Japan photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kobe, Fukuoka, Kyoto, Kawasaki, Saitama

Japan Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Japan - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Japan photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Japan elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Japan documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Japan Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Japan wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Asia WPJA members are ready to document any DIY - do it yourself, small, civil ceremony, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Japan Wedding Venues

3 Japan Wedding Photographers...

Wedding Photojournalism by Megumu Kohagura

Since 2006, Megumu Kohagura has been a wedding photographer specializing in capturing real moments. Since 2010, he has focused on landscape photography and also works as a commercial photographer and image retoucher.

600 (USD)

Athanasios Papa comes from a family of active professional photographers. At 18 years of age, he began attending photography seminars, followed by a BA Honours degree in Photography and further studies towards a Masters degree.

Athanasios Papadopoulos

Santorini, GR *Now booking Japan weddings.
1300 (EUR)
Night Lifestyle Profile Portrait of Kang Jie Goh, a Singapore Wedding Photographer

Kang Jie, a renowned Singaporean wedding photojournalist and founder of Our Momento, has a passion for freezing special moments. With a background in film and a transition to digital photography, he captures a variety of genres including weddings, family, and more. Our...

Goh Kang Jie (Jori)

Lakeside, SG *Now booking Japan weddings.
150/hour (SGD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Japan Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Japan Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Japan wedding photos.

Japan Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Japan wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Japan marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Japan engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Los Gatos, California Wedding photograph of the bride and groom cutting the cake with Long Samurai Sword ordered from Japan
Kyoto, Japan Couple on the evening street. Engagement Photography at Dusk.
Brother and Sister Love at the Raffino Ocean Event Company in Japan, wherein the brother held the flowers for his sister while she grabbed onto his suit jacket
japan red leaf Engagement Photography of couple
Tokyo bride and father meet the groom at the ceremony - Kanto Region wedding photo
Tokyo groom and maid of honor try to help the bride on the couch while music plays in front of her | Kanto Region wedding photo
Tokyo guests trying to catch the bouquet at the reception | Kanto region wedding photojournalism
Tokyo bride and groom stand on the balcony under the stars | Kanto region wedding photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Japan wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Japan wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Japan photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Japan wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Japan wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Japan wedding day by.
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