private photo editing lessons in tokyo
“You don't take a photograph - you make it”
— Ansel Adams
finding your own visual style
As someone who hosts regular workshops and creative events in Tokyo, one thing has always fascinated me: place ten photographers in the same room with the same model and lighting setup, and you'll walk away with ten completely different photographs. That difference isn't just about how you shoot—it's about how you see.
I believe the photograph you capture in camera is only the beginning. Editing is where your creative voice starts to emerge. It's the process of refining mood, colour, atmosphere, and emotion until an image truly reflects your vision. While post-processing can feel overwhelming at first, understanding why you make each adjustment is far more valuable than memorizing sliders or relying on presets.
Using your own photographs, we'll work together inside Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to develop an editing workflow that feels natural, consistent, and uniquely yours. Whether you want to improve colour grading, masking, retouching, organisation, or simply gain confidence in post-production, every lesson is tailored to your experience level and creative goals.
My goal isn't to make your photographs look like mine. It's to help you develop an editing style that's recognisably your own.
Private 1-on-1
Whether you prefer to learn online or in person, every lesson is tailored to your current experience level and creative goals. We'll begin by identifying the areas where you'll see the greatest improvement, then work together using your own photographs to build a faster, more confident editing workflow in Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.
Topics can include colour grading, masking, retouching, organisation, AI tools, workflow optimisation, and developing a consistent visual style. Rather than teaching a fixed formula, my goal is to help you understand why editing decisions work so you can continue refining your photography long after the lesson is over.
Participants 1-4 persons (most classes are 1 person)
Cost:
¥12,000 / per hour (minimum 2 hours) ONLINE OR IN PERSON (Central Tokyo or my studio)
OR
¥10,000 / per hour (2 hour classes) if bought as part of a 5 pack bundle.
Locations: Online, central Tokyo cafe or my studio
Language: English, Japanese (intermediate)
What You'll Need:
Your computer installed with Adobe Lightroom Classic (preferable) and Photoshop
BONUS: After completing your first two-hour session, you'll receive either my Night Street Photography Lightroom Presets or a collection of professional Photoshop actions to help streamline your editing workflow.
choose your photo editing package plan
Easy made plans to choose from that are also customizeable to your needs
Photo Editing Single
¥24,000
Buy a single photo editing class
✓ 2 hours of Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop
✓ online or in-person
✓ 5 Lightroom Presets or Photoshop Actions
Photo Editing 5 Pack
¥100,000
Buy 5 x 2 hour classes and save. This is the best for tracking your progress as well as personalized feedback and reviews from an expert.
✓ 2 hours of Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop
✓ online or in-person
✓ 18 Lightroom Presets (Nihon Nights) or Photoshop Actions
IMPORTANT: Any bookings on my site infer you have read and agree to the Terms & Conditions as well as the FAQ which can be found here. The T&C outlines important legal information while the FAQ covers questions regarding what to expect for your photoshoot before, during and afterwards.
Please understand my online schedule may differ from my actual schedule. It is always best to contact me before booking to be sure of the date and time you want is available.