Elopements in Japan
Planning Collaborations Page
Welcome to my adopted home of Japan. Bringing my photography from the UK to these landscapes has been the adventure of a lifetime. I specialise in intimate, nature-focused elopements for couples who feel most at home outdoors — whether that means hiking to a quiet viewpoint, exchanging vows in the wild, or ending the day soaking in a traditional hot spring.
For smaller adventure elopements, I personally handle the planning and logistics to create a simple, seamless experience. For larger celebrations, heritage venues, or more complex wedding days, I collaborate with trusted local planners who bring deep expertise and support. This page is designed as a resource for those of you working with another planner.
This flexible approach allows each couple to receive the right level of guidance, while I stay focused on what I do best — documenting your story with honesty, calm, and a strong sense of place.
Sam Spicer x
A collection of love stories
I personally plan nature-based adventure elopements, while working closely with trusted local planners for venue-based weddings and larger celebrations across Japan.
Below is a collection of stories from various collaborations with different Wedding & Elopement planners in Japan so you can get an idea of what is possible through collaboration. For those of you who have already come to me via a referral from a planner, you’ll find some handy resources linked below following the different galleries.
If you’d like to see my main elopement portfolio page, you can click the link below!
Kyoto Garden Wedding
Tokyo Garden
Nara
An Island Adventure
Tokyo
Temple Wedding in Kyoto
These galleries are designed to give you a clear vision of what we can achieve together. Many of these breathtaking scenes are made possible through strong relationships with dedicated wedding planners who specialize in securing unique Japanese venues. Because many of these locations are private and exclusive, total costs for the full experience will vary, but each offers an unforgettable and deeply personal setting for your wedding.
Resources
About Me
Guide to Posing / What to Wear
Guide to Light
FAQ
My Style Overview
My Wedding Portfolio
my photography is
Rooted in nature. Guided by light. Made with intention.
Dreaming of eloping in Japan?
Japan offers endless possibilities for couples who want to celebrate somewhere meaningful — from mountain landscapes and hidden forests to cultural settings rich with history.
Alongside photographing elopements across the country, I can help shape the experience when needed, bringing together local contacts, practical planning support, and a calm, flexible approach throughout the process.