Tokyo Disney Sea’s Fantasy Springs opened on June 6, 2024! I have had the opportunity to photograph 2 photoshoots there and I would love to show you all this recent one I did- a surprise proposal in front of the … Read More
Congratulations to my sweet clients from Singapore! He had the most amazing idea to propose to his giflriend at Tokyo Disneyland, in front of the Beauty and the Beast Castle. It was raining throughout the whole shoot but that did … Read More
I had the honor of photographing C + J for their pre-wedding photos in Shinjuku! What a fun-loving couple! They wanted to do a mix of romantic fun at Shinjuku Gyoen (garden), and silly on the streets of Shinjuku (especially … Read More
Some preview shots from this special proposal at Disney Sea during sunset! This couple traveled all the way from Australia. It was the last day of their trip, and he decided to propose at Tokyo Disney Sea! She was SO … Read More
She TRULY was Surprised! Scroll below to see all her joyful expressions in front of the perfect backdrop of Tokyo Disney! This was one of my favorite proposal sessions ever- the expressions on her face are PRICELESS. You can feel … Read More
April 13, 2022: Probably the prettiest day I photographed this year for sakura!!!! This family came to Tokyo take their photos with their new baby. The perfect, lighting, and bloom was PERFECT! (Please note that photos have been reduced in … Read More
(NOTE: Please click on the photo to see the actual framing of the shot; my website is cropping the image below. For ex, there is a photo where the couple’s faces are blurred out because I focused on the couple’s … Read More
This family booked me for a 2 hour shoot so we could explore Omotesando, Harajuku, and Shibuya! I LOVED how FUN and OPEN to doing things! I really enjoy seeing my clients being WOWed by things in Japan- whether it’s … Read More
TRUE STORY: As of March 11, 2019 (The date of this proposal), this couple has officially been to ALL of the Disney parks in the world! For the past few weeks went on a trip to Asia and went to … Read More
I had the PRIVILEGE and PLEASURE to photograph this beautiful couple’s 20th Wedding Anniversary, here in Tokyo Disneyland! This couple LOVES all things Disney! They actually got ENGAGED at Disneyland California, then they got MARRIED at Disneyland Anaheim, and then … Read More
Hello from the happiest place in Japan! To see the proposal that happened before the engagement photos, check out: https://www.nathalieaprilphotography.com/tokyo-proposal-photographer-part-1-proposal-at-disneyland-tokyo/ After the proposal, we spent some time in Disneyland walking around different parts of it to do Engagement photos. Enjoy! … Read More
Little did she know what was going to happen this day! This client booked a 2 HOUR photoshoot- Proposal + Engagement Photos. And so the story begins… I found the couple and took a few shots of them taking selfies … Read More
THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PHOTOSHOOTS. EVER. I have to say, I really enjoy when a client chooses meaningful places to do a photo session at! For this family photo session, it was more of a “lifestyle” than a … Read More
Congratulations to this newly engaged couple! Guillaume contacted me the day before he planned to propose and we communicated via Whatsapp to figure out these last minute details for this proposal + engagement shoot! This couple was really lucky to … Read More
Annie was traveling through Japan by herself and wanted to get some photos in Shibuya so that way not all of her photos would be “selfies.” I love that she is so adventurous and travels by herself and wanted to … Read More
“Everything stops and all I see is you.” This couple was in Tokyo for vacation and they wanted some photos in Shibuya at night! I am so glad I had this opportunity to photograph them- they were fun, silly, and I … Read More
Please note: Photos have been reduced in resolution/size for the website. Clients always receive large high resolution files. Then we headed to Harajuku for some urban shots!
Such a small world! I know Bryan from high school, and he was in Tokyo for a family vacation. A mutual friend of ours put us in touch and he told me he was interested in photos. Such perfect timing … Read More
Every year in winter time Roppongi has an evening “Illumination” in which the streets are shining with bright lights from trees! This family lives in this area and they really wanted to capture their winter here by taking photos along the … Read More
I love it when my clients choose a sentimental place to be photographed for their Portrait Session. Besides the fact that it gives me an opportunity to explore somewhere new, I love that it is meaningful for the client as … Read More
A family welcomes a new baby boy! They wanted some photos at a place that had a Japanese feel in Autumn. We went to a Hikawa Shrine that had some beautiful Gingko leaves. The timingg was perfect as their were … Read More
We did an 8:30am mini session! A bit early but the lighting was great and luckily it wasn’t too cold outside! It was so cute seeing the siblings chase one another and jump with another. You could tell how much … Read More
(Disclaimer: Please note that I use low resolution files for posting on my blog. If you are a client I will give high resolution files and they will be even clearer than what is seen here!) I love it when families … Read More
(Disclaimer: Please note that I use low resolution files for posting on my blog. If you are a client I will give high resolution files and they will be even clearer than what is seen here!) I love how giggly this … Read More
Last week I did an Autumn mini session with this lovely family who had adorable twin boys!
What a fun couple from California. They were vacationing in Japan and decided to rent some traditional clothing for their day out in Asakusa. Even though Asakusa Sensoji Temple is usually quite crowded it is still such a beautiful and … Read More
I recently had the honor of photographing twin newborn boys! I loved being able to photograph a lifestyle session in the comfort of the family’s own home. The grandparents were in town visiting so it also provided a great opportunity … Read More
I love exploring Tokyo! It was fun walking around Shinjuku with the Dodge family. They were visiting Tokyo for a week and wanted to get some family photos done around the city. Shinuku was the perfect place to get some urban … Read More
Taking photos for the Ogawas was a great experience. Meiji Shrine is one of the top sites in Tokyo, and their energetic daughter enjoyed running around everywhere, exploring the area! I enjoyed chasing after her, capturing her playful attitude and … Read More
Meet Newlyweds Jen & Zach! They got married a few weeks ago on the East Coast, and since they weren’t able to do any outdoor photos on their wedding day since it was winter, they decided to do a … Read More
I love it when families are ready to have a fun afternoon taking photos! I had a great time with the Doerings – they enjoyed jumping and running around and doing some dance moves at the Colonial Zone. If the … Read More
The Casler Family is a big family. A fun family. A sweet family. I had the wonderful opportunity to take some portrait and lifestyle photos for them. Their backyard has a tree swing. And a see-saw. The kids all have their … Read More
Our friends, the Simplicianos,were about to leave Santo Domingo and wanted some family photos before they left. Their daughter, Sachiko, is a sweet spunky girl with lots of energy! We had a great time in the Colonial Zone. One of … Read More
It was a beautiful afternoon in Zona Colonial. I had the opportunity to photograph the Abraham family. The 2 girls had tons of energy, and it shows! There was an ice cream man walking around in Plaza Espana and near … Read More
Happy Birthday to Gabi! I had the opportunity to take photos for this little girl’s “Frozen” birthday party last year (see photos here) and it was great to shoot her party this year as well! I LOVE taking photos of little … Read More
