Business Details
16 Years
experience
Authentic Wedding Storytelling in NYC & Beyond
Kyo Morishima is a dedicated team specializing in capturing the authentic essence of weddings through documentary-style imagery. With over a decade of experience, we focus on preserving genuine emotions and candid moments while balancing the need for elegant formal portraits. Our approach combines artistic vision with meticulous organization to ensure a seamless experience for couples during one of life's most significant milestones. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with clients, offering personalized guidance throughout the planning process.Our expertise extends to both local and destination weddings, reflecting a deep appreciation for diverse cultural traditions. The team's background in fine art and publishing informs our commitment to creating heirloom-quality albums that tell each couple's unique story. By maintaining a low-key, client-centered demeanor, we aim to make every interaction feel natural and stress-free. Our portfolio spans urban settings like New York City to remote international locations, demonstrating adaptability and creative vision across diverse environments.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Portrait Sessions
Wedding Albums
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 13 years of specialized wedding photography experience
- Documentary approach capturing genuine, unposed moments
- Heirloom album design with archival quality materials
- Proven expertise in international destination weddings
- Personalized consultation and planning support
What people say
Captured every moment
Flawless photography
Stress-free experience
Beautiful heirloom albums
Authentic storytelling
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing authentic moments and emotions throughout the entire celebration. Our approach combines candid observation with artistic composition to create timeless images. Services include coordination with venue logistics, lighting adjustments for various environments, and post-processing to maintain natural aesthetics while ensuring technical excellence.
Destination Weddings
Full-service wedding photography for international and remote location ceremonies. We handle all logistical aspects while focusing on cultural storytelling through imagery. Our experience spans diverse environments from mountain resorts to historic temples, ensuring adaptability to any setting while maintaining consistent quality standards.
Portrait Sessions
Guided portrait photography balancing natural expression with compositional artistry. Sessions include location scouting, lighting setup, and directional guidance to create flattering yet authentic images. Available as standalone sessions or as part of wedding packages with multiple styling options.
Engagement Sessions
Creative pre-wedding photography capturing couples' unique relationships in meaningful locations. These sessions help build comfort with the camera while creating shareable content for invitations and announcements, typically lasting 1-2 hours with multiple outfit changes.
Wedding Albums
Custom-designed heirloom albums using archival materials and professional binding techniques. Our design process includes client collaboration on image selection, layout customization, and material choices for both traditional albums and modern fine-art books.
People
Kyo Morishima Photography
Lead Photographer
BFA in Photography from Corcoran School of Art with 13 years of wedding photography experience. Specializes in documentary-style imagery combining street photography techniques with wedding storytelling, working in both digital and film formats.
Janna Morishima
Creative Director
Former children's book editor with expertise in design and publishing. Manages business operations, client relations, and album design. Collaborates on creative direction while ensuring organizational efficiency across all projects.
Questions
What is your photographic style?
We specialize in natural, documentary-style photography focusing on candid moments with artistic composition.
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes, we photograph weddings globally with experience in diverse locations from Swiss Alps to Kyoto temples.
What equipment do you use?
Professional Canon 5D Mark III cameras with prime lenses for optimal light capture and image quality.
How many photos do you deliver?
Typically 400-700 edited images for 8-hour weddings, depending on event complexity.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards through secure online payment systems.
Do you offer album design?
Yes, we create custom heirloom albums with archival materials and professional binding.
