FAQ: Hiring a photographer in Japan

  • I specialize in editorial, industrial, travel, and hospitality photography across Japan and East Asia. I regularly work with magazines, tourism boards, businesses, and photo agencies.

  • I’m based near Tokyo and regularly travel throughout Japan and East Asia for assignments.

  • Every job is different, so I quote based on the scope, usage, and timeline. Send me the project details and I’ll provide a custom estimate.

  • Yes. I offer basic video coverage for editorial and corporate projects—usually as an add-on to a stills assignment. For more involved video assignments, I collaborate with professional videographers from my network in Japan.

  • Yes—I live in Japan full time and speak basic Japanese. For more technical or high-stakes communication, I collaborate with bilingual producers or interpreters when needed.

  • Yes, selected images are available for licensing. Contact me directly to discuss usage and rates. Many images in my archive are available for licensing through Cavan Images.

  • Yes. All prints are limited editions, made by me using archival pigment inks and museum-grade paper. I offer free worldwide shipping. If you see an image on my site that’s not in the store, feel free to get in touch about a custom print.