
Akio Tanaka
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo-based portrait and travel photographer creating refined, cinematic sessions for visitors in Japan.
Sony Alpha 7 IV with 35mm and 85mm G Master lenses
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MidoriLens connects English-speaking clients with Japan-based creatives who understand light, rhythm, etiquette, local logistics, and the creative craft behind polished photos and videos.
Browse creatives whose portfolios already fit the brief.
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Compare style, equipment, editing terms, communication, and transparent pricing before you continue with Google or book.
Smart-ranked for "video cinematic story"

Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo-based portrait and travel photographer creating refined, cinematic sessions for visitors in Japan.
Sony Alpha 7 IV with 35mm and 85mm G Master lenses
View profile ->A clearer starting point
Planning guides, not fixed packages. These ranges use current entry rates to help shape a brief; every creator sets the final quote.
1 hour
$280–$350
A focused session in one nearby area.
Image count, locations, turnaround, RAW files, retouching, and usage rights vary by creative and are confirmed in writing.
2 hours
$560–$700
More variety, pacing, and room for a second setting.
Image count, locations, turnaround, RAW files, retouching, and usage rights vary by creative and are confirmed in writing.
4 hours
$1,120–$1,400
A fuller narrative across several moments or locations.
Image count, locations, turnaround, RAW files, retouching, and usage rights vary by creative and are confirmed in writing.
From first message to final gallery
Material decisions stay visible in your MidoriLens conversation before payment.
Share the place, occasion, style, and budget. Compare reviewed creatives whose work fits the brief.
Agree on date, locations, deliverables, weather plan, cancellation, turnaround, RAW files, and usage rights.
Pay securely, keep the plan in your MidoriLens conversation, and enjoy the experience.
Receive the agreed gallery or video package, then confirm completion and leave a verified review.
Agree on a backup plan before payment, then record any paid-booking date change for both people to accept.
The creative’s cancellation window and refund terms stay visible before checkout.
Turnaround, file count, editing depth, and included revisions are written into the brief.
Personal, editorial, and commercial usage rights are confirmed explicitly—not assumed.
What a thoughtful booking can feel like
Preview copy is clearly marked until verified bookings generate real reviews.
“Our photographer in Kyoto felt like a friend showing us their city. The photos bring us right back to that afternoon.”
Demo review
“Professional, calm, and easy to work with. We got exactly what we hoped for—and more than we expected.”
Demo review
Before you book
Discuss a sheltered route, alternate location, or reschedule conditions before paying. For a paid booking, either person can propose a new plan; the original date stays in place until the other accepts.
Delivery time varies by creative and project. Compare the stated turnaround on the profile and confirm the exact date in writing before checkout.
Yes, when a creative offers them. RAW delivery, licensing, storage, and any additional fee must be agreed before booking.
Cancellation and refund terms are creator-specific. You will review them with the booking details before payment.
Yes. Include the group size in your inquiry so the creative can confirm timing, posing needs, assistants, and an accurate quote.
For photographers and videographers in Japan
Keep 90% of every booking, showcase your specialty, set RAW and editing terms, and let MidoriLens handle discovery, secure payment, and support.
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