In this scannable guide I aim to bring together everything you need to know — written from my perspective as a photographer who has lived in Tokyo for more than twenty years, and as someone who sees each session as a chance to share their adopted city; a place I have come to love (almost) as much as I love London!

For many, the word elopement once meant secrecy — slipping away quietly to marry without fanfare. But in today’s world, to elope … It’s an act of intention. It’s about stripping away everything unnecessary so that what remains is real, personal, and deeply yours.

The Tokyo Prelude Session is a couples photoshoot designed like a date. Rather than hopping from one tourist landmark to another, we move through the city in a way that feels natural, romantic, and personal.

Seasonal Experiences are designed to connect you with the fleeting beauty of Tokyo’s seasons: moments you can only find once a year, captured in photographs you’ll treasure forever.

For many couples, coming to Japan isn’t just about the sights — it’s about connecting with culture. From kimono to tea ceremonies, shrine rituals to calligraphy, these traditions offer a glimpse into the heart of the country.

… life doesn’t always follow the script we imagine. As the late great Steve Jobs once said: “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking back.”