Lan & Jeremy

I don’t often shoot weddings, but I do take on small, intimate ones from time to time. When my old high school acquaintance Lan reached out to me to shoot hers, I was so excited! What started as a small wedding became even more intimate due to COVID, but it didn’t damper anyone’s spirits at all. It was a beautiful day! I loved the all black theme (also my favorite color — they definitely chose the right photographer), including their rings, cake, and guest attire. Congratulations, Lan and Jeremy!

Emily & Takeshi

When Emily asked me to shoot her engagement photos in LA, I jumped at the opportunity! We’ve been following each other on Instagram for a few years now, and I absolutely love her little family of the most adorable pups. Here are the engagement photos taken at Leo Carillo Beach!

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Japan

Arashiyama

% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama

Walden Woods, Kyoto

Weekenders Coffee, Kyoto

Nara Park

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Mori Art Museum

National Art Center, Tokyo

Sensō-ji Temple

Yoyogi Park

Golden Gai, Shinjuku

Recommendations for Kyoto

Coffee:
Walden Woods
% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama
Weekenders Coffee

Food:
Otsuka
Breakfast Kishin

Sightseeing:
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Gion
Fushimi Inari Taisha

Recommendations for Tokyo

Coffee:
Onibus Coffee Nakameguro
Koffee Mameya

Food:
Shin Udon
Savoy Azabu-Juban
Tsukiji Fish Market

Sightseeing:
teamLab Borderless
National Art Center, Tokyo
Mori Art Museum
Sensō-ji Temple
Yoyogi Park

Tips

• Purchase a JR Pass if you’re traveling between cities to save tons of money.

• Purchase a PASMO card for easy travel on trains, subways, and buses.

• Renting portable wifi (like Pupuru) is super affordable and easy to pick up/return at the airport.