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Osaka Photographers, Videographers & Photo Tours

Welcome to Localgrapher, your premier destination for exceptional photography, videography, and immersive photo tours (a professional photographer teaches you how to take the best photos with your own device) in the vibrant and dynamic landscape of Osaka, Japan, Asia, and other 1000+ destinations around the globe.

Whether you're seeking to capture a solo photoshoot in Osaka, a proposal photoshoot in Osaka, a family photoshoot in Osaka, or any other special occasion, our talented team of photographers and videographers is here to transform your vision into a stunning reality. Discover the magic of Osaka through our lens, and let us craft unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime

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Style: In brief, my style has been described in three words: timeless, candid but elegant. Relax and enjoy the ride, I will be doing the heavy lifting for you, nothing to worry about, you’ll see. Likes: In my life before photography, for 10 years I had a career as a… Read more
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Style: Capturing your travel story in Japan. Likes: My passion of life are travel, making new friends, and music. I used to be a backpack traveler. Travel always helps me create new idea, make my life exciting. My favorite place that I visited before is Bolivia in South America. I… Read more

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Style: My name is Banri. I’m a photographer based in Osaka working for magazines, music industry and agencies for many years. I mainly take portraits and like to work with natural light. Osaka is friendly city, all people welcome you. Please have fun. Likes: 1)I’m practicing Shugendo which is an… Read more
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Style: Natural, cinematic. Likes: Observing people’s faces – I love facial expressions, they describe their personalities a lot. Racoons – I had an encounter with a wild one inside a house in NYC. I gave him an apple. I love them ever since. Cheese – I use to doodle a… Read more
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Style: Romantic Cinematography Likes: I like cooking, cod game and karaoke Recommended places: I’ll suggest Osaka castle as it’s the most popular landmark in Osaka. Other is Namba area where you can find many city atmosphere with many interesting shop as the photo background. Languages spoken: English, Indonesian, Japanese Read more
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Style: Portrait, Couple, Candid, Family. Likes: Travelling, Music, and Game Recommended places: Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium, Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple, Fushimi Inari Shrine, Nara Deer Park, Kobe Harbourland. Languages spoken: English, Japanese, Chinese, Indonesian. Read more

Our Clients’ Reviews of Osaka Photographers, Videographers & Photo Tours

At Localgrapher, our clients' reviews serve as a testament to the excellence of our photography, videography, and immersive photo tours in Osaka. Dive into the authentic experiences and heartfelt reflections of those who have entrusted us to capture their most cherished moments. From solo traveler and surprise proposal photoshoots to group portraits, bachelorette photo tours, and corporate events’ videography, our clients' stories offer valuable insights into what sets our services apart. Take a moment to explore their reviews and discover why so many have chosen us to document their special occasions with professionalism, creativity, and care

  • Kami T.
    Family photoshoot
    I LOVE this site! Cannot believe how easy it was to find a GREAT photographer (Thanks so much Anna) and get some amazing shots while on holiday! This is a MUST do!
  • Aniruddha D.
    Proposal photoshoot
    I was looking for a photographer who can capture the beautiful moments and emotions of me and my girlfriend, while proposing. When I was searching on the net for the best and affordable option, a Localgrapher site popped up. Even though I was using such a service for the first time, starting from finding the right photographers at a specific date to getting the photos all are being excellently managed by Localgrapher. Overall, we enjoyed our entire session.
  • Jason E.
    Proposal photoshoot
    Very easy to navigate. Communication was organised and done in a professional manner. Amazing photos!
  • Helene C.
    Couple’s photoshoot
    I have nothing but excellent experiences with Localgrapher. Every photographer that I have used has been professional and delivered superb photos.
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We believe in our service and quality of our photos so much that we decided to offer a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee for your photo shoot. If you don’t like your online gallery once we deliver it, you can contact us within 7 days and claim your money back. Find more details in our Terms.

The Price List of Osaka Photographers, Videographers & Photo Tours

Explore the transparent pricing offered by Localgrapher for our esteemed photography, videography, and captivating photo tours throughout Osaka. Delve into our comprehensive price list and discover the value-packed options tailored to meet your unique needs and budget. With Localgrapher, there are no surprises – just exceptional service and unparalleled imagery that exceeds expectations. Unlock the potential of your Osaka experience with our trusted team of professionals behind the lens.

Bronze Package
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  • best for solo travelers
  • 30 minutes
  • 20 edited hi-res photos
  • 2 years backup
  • 4 work days delivery
$250 USD
Silver Package
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  • best for couples
  • 60 minutes
  • 35 edited hi-res photos
  • 2 years backup
  • 4 work days delivery
$350 USD
Gold Package
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  • best for groups
  • 100 minutes
  • 60 edited hi-res photos
  • 2 years backup
  • 4 work days delivery
$500 USD
Video Package
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  • 60 min of filming
  • 60 sec Full-HD video
  • 2 years backup
$450 USD
Photo + Video Package
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  • 60 minutes
  • 35 edited hi-res photos
  • 60 sec Full-HD video
  • 2 years backup
$750 USD
Instagram Photo Tour & Workshop
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  • 90 minutes
  • trendy photo spots
  • local photographer’s tips
  • private tour
  • use smartphone/camera
$220 USD
Pro Photo Tour & Workshop
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  • 180 minutes
  • top photo spots
  • local photographer’s tips
  • private tour
  • use camera
$390 USD
Niche Photo Tour & Workshop
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  • request your own tour
  • great for teambuilding
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Custom Package
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  • build your own package
  • photo, video or both
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Baby-Smooth Skin
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  • Photoshop wrinkles/zits out
  • Get a beauty upgrade
  • Any RAW pic
  • Done by professionals
  • Price per 1 photo
$15 USD
One Size Up/Down
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  • Photoshop body shape/size
  • Look your best
  • Any RAW pic
  • Done by professionals
  • Price per 1 photo
$15 USD
Make Them Disappear
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  • Photoshop people/objects out
  • Get the desired result
  • Any RAW pic
  • Done by professionals
  • Price per 1 photo
$30 USD
Bronze Package
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  • best for solo travelers
  • 30 minutes
  • 20 edited hi-res photos
  • 2 years backup
  • 4 work days delivery
$250 USD
Silver Package
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  • best for couples
  • 60 minutes
  • 35 edited hi-res photos
  • 2 years backup
  • 4 work days delivery
$350 USD
Gold Package
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  • best for groups
  • 100 minutes
  • 60 edited hi-res photos
  • 2 years backup
  • 4 work days delivery
$500 USD
Photo + Video Package
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  • 60 minutes
  • 35 edited hi-res photos
  • 60 sec Full-HD video
  • 2 years backup
$750 USD
Custom Package
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  • build your own package
  • photo, video or both
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Video Package
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  • 60 min of filming
  • 60 sec Full-HD video
  • 2 years backup
$450 USD
Photo + Video Package
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  • 60 minutes
  • 35 edited hi-res photos
  • 60 sec Full-HD video
  • 2 years backup
$750 USD
Instagram Photo Tour & Workshop
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  • 90 minutes
  • trendy photo spots
  • local photographer’s tips
  • private tour
  • use smartphone/camera
$220 USD
Pro Photo Tour & Workshop
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  • 180 minutes
  • top photo spots
  • local photographer’s tips
  • private tour
  • use camera
$390 USD
Niche Photo Tour & Workshop
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  • request your own tour
  • great for teambuilding
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Make the Most out of Your Osaka Shoot

Tip #1

The Best Time of Year to Visit Osaka, Japan

Travelling does not only entail going to a new place, marveling at the awesome sites, meeting new people and having new experiences. There is so much more to it than just accomplishing something on your bucket list. It is the perspective you carry with you that matters the most. Having an open mind. Setting your mind to it and being ready to get blown away by everything that you will get to experience. Travelling may seem so simple and casual, but it has therapeutic properties than most hobbies can offer.

There are so many destinations that you can choose from. However, some are better than others. They give you a real chance to explore all the spectrums of what it really is to be human in this world. Osaka, Japan is one such haven. Right next to Tokyo, no other city comes close to encapsulating the modern Japanese experience like Osaka does. It is among the largest cities in Japan and it has quite a lot going for it as a top tourist destination. From world-class shopping streets to a wide array of street food to beautiful sceneries, Osaka does not disappoint! What is a trip without nice photos to remind you of the beautiful moments? Get your camera ready to rock and roll and hook yourself up with a personal photographer in Osaka, Japan.

Like with any other destination, the weather has a lot of say on almost all trips. Identifying the time when the weather works out best for you ensures that you make the most out of your trip without any hitches. The beauty with Osaka is that its climate is quite temperate, making it an all-year-round destination. The temperatures may vary slightly from season to season, but the weather does not get as extreme as in other destinations for instance Tokyo.

Osaka has so many more destinations that you can visit and get a feel of the Japanese culture. A one-time visit here cannot possibly sum it all up. However, every single trip to Osaka will leave you yearning for more. Carry all the memories you cherish from here with beautiful photos. The best photographers in Osaka are more than willing to make it easier for you to savor these cherished moments at quite an affordable price. Travel is the one thing that connects us to the rest of the world. Take time to get out of what is familiar to you. Dare to dare and simply go out. The satisfaction you’ll derive from these trips will make you look at life from a whole new perspective. After all, to travel is to actually live.

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Visiting Osaka in Spring/Autumn

From October to November and from April to May, this is the best time to visit Osaka. During Autumn and Spring, the weather is at its best in this beautiful city. Temperatures tend to be more moderate as compared to Winter and Summer. This period marks the season when the spring cherry blossoms are at their very best. The Osaka’s beautiful fall foliage stands in pure majesty right about now. If you are planning on proposing to your better half, this would be the best time to visit Osaka. Ensure to get a proposal photographer here in Osaka to capture this very tender moment for you!

The summer and winter seasons in Osaka are not as extreme as to deter you from visiting. During winter, the temperatures do not drop to unbearable zero lows. Summer may tend to be a little hot, wet and humid, but it works out as well.

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Places to Go & Things to Do in Osaka, Japan

Located in Japan’s Kansai region, around the central area of the country’s main island, Osaka is quite well located and easy to navigate. From Tokyo, it is about two and a half hours away via bullet train. From overseas, you get to Osaka conveniently as the airport (Osaka-Itami International Airport) is just a 1 hour’s train ride away from the CBD. Subways connect the city area making it quite easy to move about. Osaka is best known for its delicious local delicacies, a myriad of shopping districts and its unique Japanese accent (Osaka-ben). With so many places that are a must-visit, be sure to get an Osaka based photographer to capture the very best of moments for you.

Paparazzi Photo Shoot in Dotonbori Shopping District

Meet the shopping district that screams ‘fun’ right from the very moment you land here! Any internet search of ‘Dotonbori’ does not miss the enormous Glico billboard. A visit to Osaka is incomplete without a stopover here. The streets are lined with a myriad of shops from fashion stalls, manga & anime shops, nice eateries, book stores and so much more. Get carried away by the interesting signboards that certain shops have put up for a show. The gigantic sushi statues are quite a sight to behold. Get your private photographer to take nice pics of you right next to them that you can flaunt on Instagram. The moving crabs from Kani Douraku, a crab’s restaurant would spice up your photos, so get your Osaka photographer to capture some epic photos of you with them for the Gram!

Romantic Engagement Photo Shoot in Umeda Sky Building

Around ten minutes away from Osaka station on foot will lead you to this spectacular city’s landmark. Priding in history for over two decades, this is one of the most famous architectural masterpieces in Osaka, Japan. It stands at 568 feet in height; and it is more like two buildings in one, separated by a ‘Floating Observatory’ at the very top. This observatory garden can be easily accessed, giving you a splendid and panoramic view of Osaka. The night view is just amazing! This would be an ideal place to get a photoshoot worth a lifetime of memories. Feel free to tag along with your fiancée for and have your Osaka engagement photographer take some crisp photos of you and your better half.

Photos from Tenjinbashisuji District

This right here is the longest Business District in Japan, stretching over 1.6 miles! Lined with more than 600 food stalls, arcades, and eye-catching shops, the place is simply magical. Hire a photographer in Osaka to capture each moment as it and let the pictures speak in a way that words cannot. Also found here are the uniquely designed Torii Gates, usually hanging from the ceilings of Japanese shrines that are a symbolic representation of a boundary between God and man. 30-40 minutes are about enough time for you to fully explore the district, so visit when you are not in a rush.

Let your personal photographer take you to Osaka Castle

If you are big on history, then a visit to this castle will be so soul-satisfying for you. With a history dating more than 500 years back, the Osaka Castle holds much of Osaka’s historical moments. Having been completed in 1585, the castle has withstood uncountable wars and sieges. There are a lot of artifacts on display, all which teach all there is to know about the history of the cities of Japan. There are a lot of affordable photographers in Osaka who can come in handy to savor the very best of these historic moments. Not only is it rich in history, but it is also scenic especially during Spring.  This is the season in which Japan’s Sakura flowers are in full bloom and splendor! The perfect time to bring your loved one here for beauty untold. Get a professional photographer to capture the most serene of moments that you can marvel at each time you look at the photos.

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Osaka Photographer FAQs

Welcome to our Osaka photographer FAQs! If you're considering booking a private photographer for your special occasion or event in Osaka, you've come to the right place. Whether it's a wedding, engagement, family portrait session, corporate event, or any other memorable moment you want to capture, we're here to provide you with all the information you need to make your photography experience seamless and unforgettable. In this guide, we'll address commonly asked questions to ensure that you feel confident and informed as you embark on this exciting journey of preserving your precious memories. Let's dive in!

What do I need to do before the trip?

Simply choose your photographer, date and time and any other relevant information for us to create the best photos. We’ll organise everything else. Once we have everything set up we will contact you to confirm the final details. Done.

What if the photographer is unavailable?

This rarely happens, but if it does you we will be able to select from our other professional photographers that have a similar style.

When will you confirm my reservation?

We’ll confirm your reservation as soon as possible, not later than in 48 hours.

 

How do I pay?

Payments are made through payment gateway provided by Braintree (a PayPal service). You can pay with your credit/debit card. You can also use Google pay.

What currency is used for the payment?

The payment is made in US dollars.

 

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