Tokyo Snapshot
A short, focused shoot at a single spot — ideal for a first taste of a cinematic photoshoot in Tokyo.
$249USD
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Coverage
- 1 area, one spot
- Edited photos
- min. 15 JPEGs
Private photoshoots — Tokyo
Cinematicphotoshootsin Tokyo
A relaxed, professional shoot in the middle of your trip — with a photographer who catches the real moments, in your language.
- Tokyo-based
- English · Deutsch · 日本語
- Edited JPEGs within 5 working days
The approach
A professional shoot that never feels like one
Cinematic Style
Frames composed like film stills — natural light, honest color, and Tokyo as your set. No stiff poses, no flash-lit lineups.
Relaxed Pacing
A professional shoot that never feels like work. We settle into the location, explore a little, and let candid moments surface between shots.
Local Guidance
Jannis lives in Tokyo and knows each location — where the light falls, when the crowds thin, which corner to shoot next.
Who it's for
Every kind of Tokyo trip
Each shoot is planned around who you are and what this trip means.
Couples
An unhurried shoot together in the city — closeness and quiet in-between moments, photographed as they happen.
Families
Room for kids to be kids. The shoot keeps everyone moving and curious, and the photographs keep everyone natural.
Solo Travelers
Your trip, with you actually in it. Portraits with presence — no awkward tripod selfies, no asking strangers.
Surprise Proposals
Planned to the minute and photographed from the perfect distance — the question, the answer, and everything after.
Your photographer
Meet Jannis
Hi, I'm Jannis — a Tokyo-based photographer with a passion for cinematic storytelling.
A shoot with me should feel like doing a photoshoot with a friend — one who happens to be a professional at catching the candid moments in between. I'm fluent in English, German, and Japanese, so everything happens in your language.
My goal is to give you more than photos: a genuinely great memory of your time in Japan, and photographs that take you straight back to it.
English · Deutsch · 日本語
Packages
Choose the length of your shoot
Every package is a private photoshoot with location planning included — and edited JPEGs in your inbox within 5 working days.
Most Popular
Tokyo Memories
A relaxed hour of shooting across nearby spots in one area — the balanced middle length.
$299USD
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Coverage
- 1 area, multiple nearby spots
- Edited photos
- min. 30 JPEGs
Tokyo Explorer
Ninety unhurried minutes of shooting, with room to cross into a second neighborhood for variety.
$349USD
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Coverage
- 1–2 nearby areas
- Edited photos
- min. 45 JPEGs
Tokyo Journey
A two-hour shoot across one or two areas, with time for changing light, outfits, and moods.
$429USD
- Duration
- 120 minutes
- Coverage
- 1–2 areas, multiple nearby spots
- Edited photos
- min. 60 JPEGs
Full Tokyo Experience
Three full hours across two or three areas — the complete arc of your Tokyo story in photographs.
$499USD
- Duration
- 180 minutes
- Coverage
- 2–3 areas, multiple nearby spots
- Edited photos
- min. 75 JPEGs
Comparing options?
See every package side by side, with what's included and how to choose between them.
View PackagesLocations
Three locations, three Tokyos
Signature shoot locations in Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Asakusa — each with its own light, pace, and mood.
Shoot location
Shinjuku
Neon light, cinematic alleys, modern energy
- neon light
- cinematic alleys
- modern energy
See the Shinjuku shoot
Shoot location
Shibuya
Iconic crossing, urban movement, hidden backstreets
- iconic crossing
- urban movement
- hidden backstreets
See the Shibuya shoot
Shoot location
Asakusa
Traditional streets, temple atmosphere, classic Tokyo
- traditional streets
- temple atmosphere
- classic Tokyo
See the Asakusa shoot
How it works
From first message to final gallery
Check availability
Tell us your dates, your package, and who's coming. You'll hear back with available times and a suggested location.
Plan the shoot
Together we settle the location, meeting point, and timing — matched to the light and to what you want the photos to feel like.
Enjoy the shoot
You get photographed at a relaxed pace — exploring the location as you go — while Jannis directs lightly and catches the genuine moments in between.
Receive your gallery
Edited JPEGs arrive in a private online gallery within 5 working days — ready to download, share, and print.
Reviews
In our guests' words
Quoted word for word from guests who booked a shoot with Jannis — nothing edited, nothing written by us.
Jannis was incredibly friendly and readily embraced our spontaneous ideas, implementing them professionally. We had a lot of fun, felt completely at ease – and the result is truly fantastic! We highly recommend booking this photoshoot. It's such a wonderful memory!
Katharina — Germany
March 21, 2026 · Verified booking
I had a wonderful time on my photo shoot, and my photographer Jannis was amazing! He really took the time to understand the pictures I wanted to get, and with his knowledge of the area took photographs in some of the best places. I am so happy with the photographs, and they are such a wonderful memory of my trip. I would definitely recommend this photo shoot, a fun experience and an amazing way to capture memories of travels!
Sophie — Great Britain
solo traveler · April 1, 2026 · Verified booking
Jannis was so easy going and friendly! He made my daughters and I feel comfortable. He was patient in making sure we got all the right shots. Jannis was considerate and made sure we got the shots we wanted. Would recommend to friends!
Marcie — USA
Family with children · January 2, 2026 · Verified booking
Portfolio
The gallery is being curated
Real photographs from real shoots will appear here — never stock images. Until then, a look at what each location is about.
Shinjuku — dusk
Neon alleys, first light of the signs
Photograph to come
Shibuya — mid-crossing
The city in motion around a still moment
Photograph to come
Asakusa — early morning
Temple light before the crowds
Photograph to come
Questions
Good to know
What language will the photoshoot be in?
Your choice of English, German, or Japanese — Jannis is fluent in all three, so directions and conversation stay natural for you.
When will we receive our photos?
Your edited JPEGs are delivered as a private online gallery within 5 working days of the shoot.
How many photos do we get?
Each package guarantees a minimum number of edited JPEGs — from 15 photos on the 30-minute Tokyo Snapshot up to 75 on the Full Tokyo Experience. That minimum is a promise, not an average.
We're not used to being photographed. Is that a problem?
Not at all — most guests aren't. The shoot stays relaxed: we settle into the location, explore a little, and Jannis gives light, simple directions. The candid moments happen in between — not from stiff posing.
Can you photograph a surprise proposal?
Yes. Proposals are planned together with you in advance — the spot, the timing, and where Jannis will be — so the moment itself stays a complete surprise for your partner.
English · Deutsch · 日本語
Your Tokyo story, photographed.
Tell us your dates and we'll take care of the rest — the route, the light, and the photographs.
Edited JPEGs within 5 working days