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Ren Tachibana - Photographer based in Japan

Name: Ren Tachibana - Photographer based in Japan
Address: Osaka
Rating: 5

5.0

(35) 35 reviews

Our Booking PolicyBy booking, you confirm that you have read and understood the full service details and terms. Policies regarding booking, payment, rescheduling, and cancellations are set out in the terms and conditions provided at the end of the booking page.

Services

Standard

1-hour Photo Session (20 edited photos)

1 hr¥20,000

INCLUSIONS:
・Full photo session with natural posing guidance available in Japanese, English, or Tagalog (if applicable)
・20 high-resolution, carefully selected and professionally edited photos
・Limited to 1 location
・Photos delivered within 3–5 days via a Google Drive link
PLEASE NOTE:
・For locations outside Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, a travel fee will apply. Kindly contact me before booking to confirm.
・The indicated number of photos is an estimated average, not a strict limit. The final number may vary due to unavoidable factors (e.g., sudden weather changes, crowd conditions, etc.).
・Delivered photo files will remain available for download for up to 30 days.

Premium

1-hour Photo Session (30 edited photos + all raw files)

1 hr¥25,000

INCLUSIONS:
・Full photo session with natural posing guidance available in Japanese, English, or Tagalog (if applicable)
・30* high-resolution, carefully selected and professionally edited photos
・ All unedited photos, including those not selected for editing
・Limited to 1 location
・Photos delivered within 5–7 days via a Google Drive link

PLEASE NOTE:
・For locations outside Osaka, a travel fee will apply. Kindly contact me before booking to confirm.
・*The indicated number of photos is an estimated average, not a strict limit. The final number may vary due to unavoidable factors (e.g., sudden weather changes, crowd conditions, etc.).
・Delivered photo files will remain available for download for up to 30 days.

2-hour Photo Session (50 edited photos + all raw files)

2 hrs¥35,000

Inclusions:
・Full photo session with natural posing guidance available in Japanese, English, or Tagalog (if applicable)
・50* high-resolution, carefully selected and professionally edited photos
・ All unedited photos, including those not selected for editing
・Up to 2 nearby locations
・Photos delivered within 7–10 days via a Google Drive link

PLEASE NOTE:
・For locations outside Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, a travel fee will apply. Kindly contact me before booking to confirm.
・*The indicated number of photos is an estimated average, not a strict limit. The final number may vary due to unavoidable factors (e.g., sudden weather changes, crowd conditions, etc.).
・The number of locations covered will depend on whether they are feasible to reach within the scheduled shooting time.
・Delivered photo files will remain available for download for up to 30 days.

3-hour Photo Session (70 edited photos + all raw files)

3 hrs¥45,000

INCLUSIONS:
・Full photo session with natural posing guidance available in Japanese, English, or Tagalog (if applicable)
・70* high-resolution, carefully selected and professionally edited photos
・ All unedited photos, including those not selected for editing
・Up to 2-3 nearby locations
・Photos delivered within 10–14 days via a Google Drive link

PLEASE NOTE:
・For locations outside Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, a travel fee will apply. Kindly contact me before booking to confirm.
・*The indicated number of photos is an estimated average, not a strict limit. The final number may vary due to unavoidable factors (e.g., sudden weather changes, crowd conditions, etc.).
・The number of locations covered will depend on whether they are feasible to reach within the scheduled shooting time.
・Delivered photo files will remain available for download for up to 30 days.

Special

USJ 1.5-hour Photo Session (40 edited photos + all raw files)

1 hr 30 mins¥40,000

Inclusions:
・1.5-hour photography session with natural posing guidance
・40* high-resolution, carefully selected and professionally edited photos
・All usable unedited photos, including those not selected for final editing
・Up to 3 locations within Universal Studios Japan, subject to accessibility and available shooting time
・Photos delivered via Google Drive within 5–7 days after the photoshoot

PLEASE NOTE:
・The fee includes the photographer's entrance ticket to Universal Studios Japan. Clients are responsible for their own admission tickets and personal expenses.
・*The number of edited photos is an estimated average, not a guarantee, and may vary due to weather, crowds, lighting, or other unavoidable circumstances.
・The 1.5-hour session runs continuously as scheduled. Brief activities such as walking or eating while exploring the park may be included. Extended activities such as attractions, restaurant meals, shopping, or other time-consuming activities will not pause or extend the session.
・Locations may be adjusted based on accessibility, distance, crowd conditions, weather, temporary closures, park rules, or other circumstances beyond the photographer's control. Access to specific areas or attractions cannot be guaranteed.
・“All usable unedited photos” refers to all usable photos taken during the session. Blurry, duplicate, accidental, or otherwise unusable images may be excluded.
・Photo files will remain available for download for 30 days from the date of delivery.

Add-Ons

Add-On A: Polaroid Photos × 5 pcs. (Instax Square Format)

15 mins¥2,500

Add-On B: Y2K-Style CCD Digicam Photos

15 mins¥2,500

・Add-ons must be booked together with a Standard or Premium photo shoot service/package.
・Time allocated for Polaroid or digicam photos will be carefully calculated and included within the duration of the selected photo service/package.
・Includes casual Y2K-style digital photos shot with a vintage CCD digicam during the session
・All digicam photos will be delivered, and images will remain unedited to stay true to the spontaneity and nostalgic feel of using a digicam.

Add-On C: RAW Files

5 mins¥5,000

Classes

1-hour Osaka Photowalk Guide (one-on-one session)

1 hr¥15,000

Perfect for:
Beginners who want to try street photography but feel shy or unsure where to start. This one-on-one photowalk is a relaxed, supportive way to gain confidence, improve your skills, and learn the dos and don’ts of street shooting.

Bring any camera you have:
- Mirrorless or DSLR
- Compact digital camera or point-and-shoot
- Disposable film camera
- Or even just your smartphone!

What we’ll do:
- Explore the streets of Osaka (location based on your preference or suggested route, or you can let me decide)
- Practice basic photography techniques:
　・ Composition tips
　・ Exposure, shutter speed, and aperture (explained in a simple, hands-on way)
- You can ask anything during the shoot — no pressure, no judgment!

INTRODUCTORY PROMO:
- A friendly model will join us during the shoot — totally free! This helps you practice subject composition more easily and comfortably, especially if you're shy about approaching strangers or unsure how to frame people in your shots.
- Enjoy a free coffee or tea at a nearby café after the shoot.
- During this time, I’ll give you personalized advice on photo editing and answer any questions you have about improving your shots.

PLEASE NOTE:
- This service is currently limited to locations within Osaka City.

OPTIONAL:
- For an additional ¥5,000, you can select 5 photos from the shots I took during the photowalk (these could be candid portraits of you or photos of anything we captured). I’ll edit them and deliver them the next day via google drive link. Delivered photo files will remain available for download for up to 30 days.
- Unedited RAW files may be provided upon request for an additional fee of ¥5,000

Corporate

30-minute Business Profile Photo / Corporate Headshot Session

30 mins¥15,000

- Ideal for professionals looking for modern, candid, and approachable-looking profile photos for LinkedIn, resumes, websites, or company profiles.
- Limited to outdoor locations within Osaka City (such as parks, streets, business district, etc.)
- Client can select up to 5 photos for final retouches and editing
- Next-day delivery via Google Drive link
- Delivered photo files will remain available for download for up to 30 days.

OPTIONAL:
- Unedited RAW files, including images not selected for editing, may be provided upon request for an additional fee of ¥5,000

Team

About

Hi, I’m Ren!
I’m a portrait and street photographer based in the Kansai region—mainly Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara—but I’m happy to travel anywhere in Japan for your shoot. I specialize in capturing natural, heartfelt moments through prenup sessions, couple shoots, family portraits, solo portraits, and more. Whether you're exploring Japan or celebrating a special milestone, I’d love to help you create beautiful, lasting memories.

I can speak Japanese, English, or Tagalog.
(I am currently studying Korean and Spanish!)

studiolotusbyren@gmail.com

https://tachibanaren.myportfolio.com/

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Reviews

35 reviews

Lea Sunga
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Ren is very professional and truly passionate about his craft. He made sure we were comfortable throughout our shoot in Kyoto and was always polite, kind, and patient with us. We really enjoyed working with him and felt very comfortable the whole time. Kudos, Ren, and thank you for making our shoot such a great experience!❤️
Ryan M
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We had such a wonderful experience with Ren in Nara Park. He was patient, friendly, and did an amazing job capturing our candid moments and the fun we had with the deer. Despite the heat and all the little mishaps, every photo turned out beautifully. We absolutely love how he captured our best moments and made the experience so memorable. Thank you so much Ren, and hopefully, until our next adventure!☺️
Jakob B.
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We had a great experience with Ren! He was very patient and guided us throughout the shoot. The photos turned out beautifully, and we’re really happy with them. We would definitely recommend Ren to anyone looking for a talented, patient, and easygoing photographer. Thank you again, Ren! 😊
Arrianne Panaglima
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We are so grateful to have had you as our photographer on our special day! 🥹🤍 You did an amazing job capturing not only our beautiful photos, but also the emotions and special moments that we will treasure forever.
You were very professional, patient, and easy to work with. You also made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, even though we’re not used to posing. 😅
We truly love how beautiful and natural our wedding photos turned out. Thank you so much for helping us preserve these precious memories. We highly recommend you to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer! 📸🤍
Shielagil Cailo
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Highly Recommended!

We booked a 2-hour photoshoot session with Ren in Kyoto last July, and we're so happy with how everything turned out!

Ren is not only a talented photographer but also very friendly, accommodating, and easy to work with. One thing we really appreciated is that he can communicate in English, Tagalog, and Japanese, which made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable.

The photos turned out beautiful. The overall experience was relaxed, fun, and professional from start to finish.Another big plus is that he provides all the raw files, which is something I truly appreciate as a client. You get plenty of memories to keep and choose from. ❤️

If you’re visiting Osaka, Kyoto or Nara, and looking for someone to capture your travel memories, we definitely recommend booking a session with him!

Thank you so much for capturing such wonderful memories of our Kyoto trip! 🇯🇵📸✨
Mark
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Ren is the best! Our photos turned out better than what we expected. He's also very easy to be with and talk to! Plus points that he can speak English, Tagalog and Japanese. Don't hesitate to book him as your photographer when you're in Osaka! ☺️