Deniz D
Founding PhotographerCinematic portraits of you in the streets of Tokyo
5.0(22 reviews)Tokyo
I’m Deniz, a professional photographer based in Tokyo, specializing in cinematic portraits, couples photography and creative street photography. I first came to Japan in 2015 and eventually made Tokyo my home. Over the years I’ve spent countless hours exploring and photographing the city, from the energy and neon of Shinjuku at night to quieter backstreets and everyday neighborhoods away from the usual tourist routes. My photography is focused on people rather than landmarks. I want the photos to feel natural, atmospheric and personal — capturing you within Tokyo rather than simply photographing you in front of it. I work with solo travelers, couples and creatives, and I’m comfortable working with people who have never been professionally photographed before. I’ll help with direction when you need it while leaving enough space for spontaneous moments to happen naturally. Alongside portrait photography, I also work professionally in editorial and commercial photography and teach photography workshops in Tokyo. Whether you’re looking for cinematic night portraits, something more fashion-inspired and experimental, or simply a beautiful record of your time in Japan, I’d love to create something together.
Working with Deniz was such a pleasure! He knew great spots to photograph that made the photoshoot exactly how I envisioned. I would certainly recommend this to any tourist or any local to Tokyo looking to elevate their images while in Japan. He was professional, kind, & extremely friendly. He gave direction when needed and communicated effectively. 10/10!! 😊
Deniz did an exceptional job with my shoot, customized it to my liking, and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Highly recommend him for indoor/outdoor shoots around Tokyo!
Reviews (22)
Rebecca R.
October 2026
Working with Deniz was such a pleasure! He knew great spots to photograph that made the photoshoot exactly how I envisioned. I would certainly recommend this to any tourist or any local to Tokyo looking to elevate their images while in Japan. He was professional, kind, & extremely friendly. He gave direction when needed and communicated effectively. 10/10!! 😊
Molly C.
October 2026
Deniz did an exceptional job with my shoot, customized it to my liking, and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. Highly recommend him for indoor/outdoor shoots around Tokyo!
Aimee R.
September 2026
First time doing this kind of thing. We were shown different places and scenery for our shots and it was spectacular. Thank you very much!!
Brian R.
September 2026
Truly unforgettable experience, but I’m still glad I have the pics! I did a studio photography workshop with Deniz and had such a great time. He was super responsive over email, listened to what I wanted to learn, and really met me where I was. The studio was awesome, the model was lovely, and we shot with several different lighting setups, including filters, gobos, smoke, and some really cool effects. I loved getting to experiment with the more artsy side of things. Best of all, I got to use my own camera and lens, so I could actually see what my gear was capable of with that kind of setup. Some of the shots we got were unreal. Deniz answered all my questions, helped me dial in settings on my camera, and gave me gear recommendations. I walked away with great photos, a ton of inspiration, and things I’m already using to take better pictures. Looking forward to editing these shots, hopefully doing a Lightroom class with him, and another shoot next time I’m in Tokyo. Definitely recommend!
Ihssan A.
September 2026
An unforgettable moment during my photo shoot with Deniz. I wanted to capture my trip to Japan with a photo shoot and I contacted Deniz straight away, because his photos have an artistic look that's different from what we're used to seeing. He immediately understood what I wanted for this one-hour session and I'm completely satisfied with the final result, which will forever remain a great memory of my first steps in Tokyo. Thanks again Deniz, and if you're passing through Tokyo and want to do a photo shoot, then Deniz is the one I recommend you do it with 📷✨.
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