Photography & Video Production in Japan for International Clients

Based in Kyoto, LS STUDIO works not only with Japanese companies and brands, but with clients from around the world on photography and film projects.

More and more international brands, companies, artists and architects want to shoot in Japan, and the opportunities for creative projects that cross borders keep growing. But producing a shoot in Japan comes with challenges beyond language and culture — choosing locations, coordinating schedules and communicating with local crews.

LS STUDIO supports you end to end in English, from the first meeting through the shoot to delivery, so international clients can produce in Japan with complete confidence.

English communication and an international perspective

LS STUDIO founder and photographer Jinn Yagi studied Interactive Design & Media in London and has worked in Japan and internationally as a photographer and contemporary artist.

Drawing on experience with different cultures and values, we create visuals tailored to each shoot’s purpose while understanding our international clients’ intentions and brand concepts.

Pre-production online meetings, concept reviews, direction on the day and delivery afterwards — all available in English.

From architecture and hotels to brands and portraits

We shoot across a wide range: architecture and interiors, hotels and hospitality, corporate and brand advertising, portraits, products, events and film production.

In architecture and interiors, we carefully capture the spatial composition and quality of light the designer intended. In portraiture, we focus on drawing out each person’s background and character.

Combining commercial photography experience with a perspective shaped by contemporary art practice, we aim for photography that goes beyond simple documentation.

Full support for shoots in Japan

When planning a shoot in Japan from overseas, finding a reliable local production partner is essential.

LS STUDIO shoots throughout Japan, centred on Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo. Depending on the project, we can support you from the planning stage with location advice, scheduling and creative direction.

We welcome projects where an overseas team travels to Japan, as well as companies and brands who want to commission a local shoot without travelling here at all.

Visuals that speak across borders

Photography transcends language and culture to convey what makes people, places and brands special.

LS STUDIO approaches every project individually, giving shape to the values and stories our clients want to share through photography and film.

If you’re an international company, brand, architect or media organisation looking for a production partner in Japan, we’d love to hear from you.

LS STUDIO — Photography & Creative Production
Based in Kyoto, Japan · Available throughout Japan · English communication available

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