My son & I were in Tokyo this year for the cherry blossoms🌸 I decided to hire Jayson to take some professional photos of us with the cherry blossoms in the background. Jayson was so fun to work with and he had creative ideas for us/our "poses" during our shoot. He was an excellent communicator before the shoot as well. I received my photos in 2 weeks after the shoot which is what he told me the timeline would be. I couldn't be happier with the photos I got and my overall experience with Jayson was amazing! I would definitely hire him again!
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Biography
Hi, I’m Jayson, and I’ll be your private photographer in Tokyo or Mount Fuji.
I’ve been living in Japan for over 13 years, and Tokyo is truly the city I call home. Over the years, I’ve explored countless neighborhoods, hidden spots, and iconic locations, which allows me to guide you to the best places for authentic and striking photos. I specialize in photographing couples but also solo travelers who want natural, meaningful images that truly reflect their journey.
My passion for photography started early. I began creating short films and sketches as a teenager, and at 17, I bought my first DSLR. What started as a hobby quickly became a calling. Today, photography is my way of telling stories through real emotions and helping people preserve some of the most important moments of their lives.
Originally from the Philippines, my journey to Japan was shaped by family, resilience, and the desire to build something meaningful. That background deeply influences how I work. I value connection, comfort, and authenticity during every photoshoot, making sure you feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera.
Join one of my photoshoots, explore Japan from a local’s perspective, and let’s create memories you’ll be proud to look back on.
My Portfolio
My Photoshoot Offers
Cameras
- Canon R6
- Canon R5C
Lenses
- Canon RF f2.8 15-35mm
- Canon RF f2.8 24-70mm
- Canon RF f2.8 70-200mm
Client Reviews
What clients are saying about Jayson.
We are from FL and it was our first time in Japan during sakura (cherry blossom) season and we wanted to commemorate with a photoshoot! I picked Jayson because his past work was exactly what I was looking for, natural, sweet, soft, and uplifting. We communicated my preferences 1 month before the shoot and a few days to make sure we were on the same page. He provided great options for parks and we ended up picking Yoyogi! He gave us clear instructions, was punctual, and VERY easy to talk to! Such a wonderful person and he gave us good pose advice and direction. I would hire him again in the future! 🙂
Jayson is one of the best and most efficient photographer in Tokyo. I booked at such a last minute time slot and yet he is still able to confirm and deliver awesome photos at such a short time. He was so patient and accommodating as well. His editing and lighting on every photo is beautiful, very worth it! Thank you Jayson, definitely recommend to everyone ✨
Jayson was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. He was extremely responsive and helpful throughout our conversations leading up to my proposal. On the day of the proposal when we were running an hour late he was super flexible and stayed well past our originally planned time. We could not be happier with our experience and our pictures, and would definitely recommend Jayson to anyone wanting the perfect pictures around Mt. Fuji.
I was nervous about booking a photographer online (that I’ve never met) but Jayson was truly amazing. He was super knowledgeable about the area around Fuji and helped me plan the perfect proposal. He also saved me the morning of the proposal when I couldn’t find a car to take me to the proposal spot. You will not regret working with Jayson!
Jayson is an amazing photographer and new found friend. His vision and ability to capture the essence of the moment made our special occasion that much more meaningful. He gave clear instructions on where to meet up, and on the day itself for posing. Will recommend to any other friends looking to travel to Japan for a shoot.
Absolutely amazing and truly breathtaking work. We were so moved by the video—it beautifully captured every meaningful moment. Thank you so much, Jayson. We feel incredibly lucky to have worked with you. From the very beginning, he was patient, thoughtful, and highly professional, guiding us through the planning process with great care and attention to detail. The final result exceeded all our expectations. It truly meant a lot to have Jayson as our photographer, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Jayson was very professional for our engagement photo session at Shinjuku Gyoen National Park. He helped me choose the location and was very through in answering my questions. He showed up early, ready to go, and made the process easy. He gave clear instructions, which helped me feel comfortable. Jayson paid attention to details and guided us well. He delivered the final photos quickly, and we were thrilled with the results. We really appreciated his work and would recommend Jayson to anyone looking for an excellent photographer for any event they’re looking for in Tokyo!
It was a pleasure to work with Jayson for my proposal shoot in Tokyo. He is super personable, a true professional and takes stunning pictures. Jayson worked closely with me to find a suitable location for the proposal. Especially the uncomplicated communication via WhatsApp was worth its weight in gold. He followed us discreetly in the park and then took lots of photos. The photos turned out brilliant: from the lighting to the poses to the post-editing. We are completely satisfied and would trust Jayson's services again any time. He made this special moment immortal for us. Thanks a million, Jayson!
Jason was absolutely amazing, he was great with good and clear communication – he helped offer suggestions for locations and insight of each area I was considering. He went above and beyond by staking out the area before the proposal and messaging me alternative locations he spotted in the area when Mt. Fuji went behind the clouds which resulted in a gorgeous pink cherry blossom background to our big moment. Could not recommend more!
Jason is a hero! There was a storm on the day of the engagement, which made us arrive quite late. Jason waited for us without rushing us, he even scouted for the best spot and took tons of photos with the time we had left, and they were spectacular. I highly recommend him. Thank you, Jason; you made our special day even more memorable.
Jayson is super collaborative and helpful. He saw that our initial shoot date had bad weather and quickly help with a back up plan. He also helped in ensure my surprise proposal was a huge success. Would highly recommend him!
This was a great experience! from booking to planning to getting the amazing pictures! Would definitely book again and recommend to anyone interested in great pics while in Japan!
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a talented photographer with a warm, professional approach! We had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot with Jayson in Kamakura last March, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience and the results. The final images are stunning — rich in detail, beautifully composed, and full of personality. We’re so glad we chose Jayson to document that day !! 🙂
Jayson was very helpful, in helping to suggest potential locations and even scouting areas that I suggested. It was a pleasure working with him!
Jayson is an amazing photographer. I had some pretty unrealistic expectations for what I wanted, but he still tried his best to make my expectations a reality. Additionally, he took his time throughout the process and was extremely accommodating to all our wants and needs. Between the two photoshoots he even brought us somewhere to eat and lent me cash, because I wasn't carrying any! As for the photos/video themself, I thought the work done on them were great. Especially the video, I was genuinely shocked at how good the video turned out. Overall though, I would definitely recommend Jayson to anyone. If you have any concerns, Jayson will definitely make them disappear!
Jayson was insanely helpful! I had a lot of issues with some unknowns right before the big moment and he was able to still make it a beautiful moment for us! Pictures look great too!
Jayson has made my proposal experience very smooth and perfect. Despite some delays in the schedule due to the proposal doubling as family trip, he was still very accommodating and still helped in taking both couple and family photos. The final photos are also nothing short of amazing. Highly recommend him if you are planning to have that beautiful proposal moment with your partner!
Jayson has made this whole experience an absolute pleasure. Having to propose was nervous enough and having Jayson to support only made it so much easier. He was very accommodating and supportive. My fiance and I were over the moon with the photos and experience. I would 100% recommend going with him.
I cannot recommend Jayson enough! I am currently going through selection of my surprise proposal photoshoot and I am overjoyed by how the even just the raw photos turned out. Having never been to Tokyo before, he was essential in helping me pick out a spot for a proposal with numerous ways (aerial photos, maps, and on ground photos) of the exact spot where I would pop the question. Communication during planning was easy despite the time zone differences, and he was incredibly easy to work with in person. Thank you, Jayson for helping make one of the most important days of my life such a great experience.
Working with Jayson was an absolute pleasure. He offered valuable insights and expert advice throughout the event planning process. He went the extra mile to ensure everything was flawless.
We did a couples photoshoot with Jayson and we were extremely satisfied. His friendly demeanor and his amazing photography skills made our session really enjoyable and memorable. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for a skilled photographer in Tokyo!
Jay was an awesome photographer and captured everything perfectly. Super responsive to messages and was willing to go along with my plans without issue.
10/10 would recommend – It was very pleasant working with this photographer on our engagement shoot. He was very accommodating with time, very friendly service, and professional. His edits are amazing and the best parts is that he suggested the best poses and spots to take our ideal photos. Thank you again for your service and the experience! – James and Elaine
Jayson was excellent! He helped me map out my planned proposal and even suggested some ideas. He even scouts the area beforehand to see if the plan is feasible. And he is also reasonably flexible with the plans. Me being a foreigner and unfamiliar with the place, I was really appreciative of the effort the he put in. It was also awesome that Jayson is a kababayan so the communication was awesome. Very kind and cool guy. The photos that he eventually released were awesome as well. So not only do you get an awesome photographer, you also get an organizer to help you with the proposal. Very recommended!
We hired Jayson to capture engagement photos with cherry blossom background and he was a great find! He was great at communicating with us and was prompt to our appointment. He was flexible with changing locations and times to best fit what we were looking for. Jayson was very friendly and we were immediately comfortable with him. You can see the effort and value he puts into each appointment. As a bonus for us being English speakers, we were thrilled that he also spoke English fluently as that was a concern for us hiring a photographer in Japan.
Jayson is an absolute saint and made a naturally stressful occasion as smooth as he possibly could. Being unfamiliar with the environment I was operating in for the proposal, Jayson made sure he helped me find the perfect spot and was overly cautious in his guidance to the spot to make sure my partner did not cotton on. The photos Jayson captured and delivered back to us also exceeded expectations and we are so pleased to have those for life now. I couldn't recommend Jayson enough if you are looking for a photographer to capture your proposal.
