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Hello I am Shogo based in Japan. I am professional videographer/photographer . I have been working as freelance videographer/photographer for 4 years now since 2021. You can find my works on Instagram @shogo_sfilm I attach the portfolio there. Feel free to send a message. Best regards

[Career Background] After enrolling in Tokyo University of Science, I studied abroad in Canada for one year. My passion for video production grew stronger, leading me to transfer to the Faculty of Arts at Nihon University. After graduation, I worked as a video creator/director at a web marketing company, where I started managing a YouTube channel from scratch. I achieved the target of 100,000 subscribers in less than a year and then left the company to focus on creating documentary works. Currently, I am working as a freelance video creator/photographer. In the first year of managing my personal Instagram, I gained around 90,000 followers (currently reached 350,000). 10 years of experience in video production (filming, editing, direction) Winner of multiple film festival awards, including a Jury Award at an international film festival [Services Offered] General video content production ∟ Video filming, editing, and planning Color grading Filming with cinema cameras Drone filming Managing Instagram and YouTube [Software Used] Final Cut ProX DaVinci Resolve Studio Adobe Premiere Pro Photoshop Looking forward to working with you! I’m currently living in Osaka. My wedding video page (Instagram) : foresty_wedding

I'm a photographer who has a contract with Canon. And Videographer as well. I've been using a computer for 16 ages, already over 30 years, and now I go on. I can express myself in English and Native Japanese. Former Network engineer for Cisco devices and worked for extensive size networks for the company or service provider with GSR routers, Multi-layered switches. Now I provide live streaming services on youtube or something like that. I'm using a Blackmagic TV switch and eight cameras.

Authentic Japanese product photography for brands who sell matcha, sushi, ramen, Japanese cosmetics, and other culturally rooted products abroad. Beautiful photos are everywhere. But when your product is Japanese, the details matter: the correct way to hold a matcha bowl, the texture of a noren curtain, the steam rising off ramen, the subtle color of Matcha or Hojicha. These are things a photographer needs to have lived, not just researched. I'm an award winning Japanese photographer and product stylist. I built my career shooting product campaigns across beauty, cosmetics, food, and lifestyle brands in Japan, and in 2021 I co authored "Instagram New Product Photo Recipe," a book on modern product photography. Today, based outside Japan, I work as a creative director and stylist, directing a trusted network of professional Japanese photographers on location. This means every project is still guided by someone who understands the culture behind the product firsthand, while being executed by photographers with the right local access, equipment, and studio setups in Japan. What I bring: A lived, firsthand understanding of Japanese food, tea ceremony, and beauty culture, not something learned secondhand. Hands on photography experience of my own, so I know exactly what to direct and how to review results. A curated network of professional Japanese photographers I can assign based on style, location, and product type. Full creative ownership of concept, styling, art direction, and project management, so you get a finished, on brand result without managing multiple vendors yourself. Selected experience: CITIZEN Watch Co., Ltd. (wicca), web and Instagram styling and photography, May 2022 to September 2024. Kanebo (TWANY), FANCL (Calorimit), Vaseline, and Shionogi Pharmaceutical (Cinal products), Instagram styling and photography. Marvesala Co., Ltd., KOALOPOi, Ano Shoten, and Marie Anne, key visuals, web, and Instagram photography and styling. Publications: "Kitchen with a Story" (mook book), stylist. "Instagram: The Recipe for Beautiful Product Photos" (Genkosha MOOK), co author. If you're a brand selling matcha, sushi, ramen, Japanese skincare, or any product where authenticity is part of the story, I would love to direct a team that creates imagery a Japanese customer would recognize as genuine, and that stops international customers mid scroll. Rates for projects via Upwork may differ to account for platform service fees.

I am a filmmaker based in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. After completing a voluntary service in India, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Motion Pictures from the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt and a diploma in Documentary Directing from the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg. ​ Since then, I have contributed to a wide range of projects for clients and broadcasters, including Expo Osaka, BBDO (a global advertising agency), Ruggable (a U.S.-based home décor brand), ARD (Germany’s national public broadcaster), as well as my own YouTube channel, Our Traditional Japanese House. My most notable works include the documentaries MASALA CHAI and SPACE CLEANERS. ​ Since 2024, I have been developing a long-term documentary project titled FLAVOURS OF DARJEELING, which is scheduled for completion in 2027.

I’m a Japan-based professional photographer and photo editor specializing in clean, natural, and consistent image editing. I work with real estate & interior photography, portraits, families, events, and lifestyle images. Because I also work professionally as a photographer, I approach editing with an understanding of light, color, skin tones, perspective, composition, and the photographer’s original intent — not just post-processing. My goal is simple: improve the image without making it look over-edited. What I can help with: Natural color correction and white balance Exposure and brightness balancing Skin tone correction and natural portrait retouching Real estate and interior photo editing Window recovery and perspective correction Removing minor distractions and unwanted objects Noise reduction and detail enhancement Matching multiple images for a consistent gallery Batch editing and large-volume workflows Web-ready and print-ready image preparation My primary editing tool is Adobe Lightroom Classic. I also use Photoshop when needed for selective retouching and detailed corrections. Real Estate & Interior Real estate is one of my strongest editing areas. I have experience with interior spaces, property photography, clinics, facilities, and Japanese real estate photography workflows. I focus on bright, clean, natural results while avoiding excessive HDR or unrealistic color. As a photographer based in Japan, I can also provide useful perspective when a project involves the Japanese real estate market, Japanese visual preferences, or Japan-specific photography requirements. Portraits, Families & Events I also work with portraits, family photography, weddings/events, and lifestyle images, with particular attention to natural skin tones and subtle retouching. I prefer realistic results rather than plastic-looking skin or excessive processing. How I work I value clear instructions, consistent communication, and well-defined deliverables. For larger projects, I can first edit a small sample so we can confirm the style before applying it consistently across the full batch. If you are looking for a reliable photo editor who understands both photography and post-production, I’d be happy to discuss your project.