For couples who want to celebrate their love with intention and care
WELCOME TO MY WORLD OF PHOTOGRAPHY
If you've ever felt like your relationship deserves to be documented in a way that's real, intentional, and completely yours — not whatever the industry says it should look like or what other people expect from you — you're in exactly the right place ❤︎
FUN FACTS
✦ My family is from Kyoto, Japan and I can speak Japanese fluently
✦ I’m a homebody that also loves to picnic, hike, and camp
✦ My recent favorite video games: Expedition 33 and Baldurs Gate 3
✦ My favorite animes: Attack on Titan, Kaiju #8, and Blue Lock
✦ My astrology signs: I’m a cancer sun, scorpio moon, and pisces rising
✦ My partner and I met on Hinge and have been together for 4 years!
Why this work matters to me
If there’s one thing I can use my creativity exclusively for, it’s for something meaningful in someone else’s life.
A GENTLE NOTE
Every artist is different, so it’s important to work with someone who has the style and approach you’re looking for!
These are the type of couples I personally prefer working with:
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You've talked countless times about what you want your life together to look like. You deeply understand and trust each other. You act like best friends because you genuinely are. No matter what situation you’re in, you can lock in and be a good team. You know what makes them feel safe and cared for, especially when they’re feeling a little nervous. You can make them smile and laugh no matter what’s going on. You can show up for the things that matter the most to them. And most importantly, you’re not afraid to show how much you love this person — however subtle or expressive it is.
That confident energy towards your relationship shows in photos, and that’s what I hope to capture during the session/wedding!
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You want photos that feel genuinely like your relationship — not a styled shoot you found trending on TikTok or Pinterest. The experience matters as much as the images, and you know what’s important to you and your partner. The details and props are intentional, and feels like little Easter eggs only you and the closest people will understand.
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You prefer elopements, intimate weddings, and quiet celebrations. You're not here to perform for a crowd, please family members, or make the same content you see on social media. You're here to be present and intentional with how you celebrate your love — and can easily forget the camera is even there.
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My whole approach is built around making that feeling disappear, and it always does! I love capturing shy but cute couples and will happily guide you so you can try out different ideas and movement together (‘:
The best feedback is when my clients say I make them feel comfortable, and the session was easier and more fun than they expected!
On the wedding industry
If any of this resonates
— even a little —
I'd love to hear from you.
Or email directly: hello@aokierika.com