Tokyo, Japan · Founded in 2000
37 Frames is a Tokyo-based destination wedding planning, photography and film studio founded in 2000 by Tracey Taylor and Dee Green. We create celebrations across Japan and work internationally, bringing together the care of planners, the eyes of photographers and a love of stories that stay with you.
Japan offers extraordinary possibilities for a wedding. Finding the right way into them takes understanding. Culture, language, venue structures, access and the journey your guests will make all shape the experience. Some of the most remarkable places are not conventional wedding venues at all.
That is where our work begins: listening to what matters to you, understanding what a place can support, and bringing the right people and ideas together. With experience, relationships and thoughtful creativity, a complicated beginning can become something beautifully personal.
Perhaps you imagine an intimate exchange of vows. Perhaps a celebration that gathers your favourite people from around the world. We help shape the path, then preserve the feeling in photographs and film. Always with respect for Japan, and always with you at the heart.
Believe. Succeed. Dream.
Begin Your Story · Meet Tracey & Dee · Our Story, Since 2000
At 37 Frames, everything begins with your story.
We don’t follow trends or timelines—we follow emotion. We chase light. We lean into the unexpected—the quiet in-between, the joy behind the elegance. We design experiences that honor your heritage, reflect your relationship, and feel like you. Our journey began in film—back when 36 frames was the limit. But every so often, a mysterious 37th frame would appear: unplanned, unposed, and always unforgettable. That extra moment became our philosophy. That’s the spirit we carry into every wedding and elopement we plan and photograph.
From iconic cityscapes to mountain shrines and secret gardens, we create weddings that feel effortless, meaningful, and entirely personal. Each destination becomes part of your narrative, shaping the feeling, rhythm, and emotional memory of the day. Our Tokyo studio in Shinjuku is our creative hub, but our reach is as expansive as your vision—from the snowfields of Hokkaido to the shores of Okinawa, and beyond to Italy, Australia, and the USA.
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As full-service wedding planners and photographers based in Tokyo, we offer more than a beautifully documented day—we create immersive experiences and emotional journeys through Japan’s most iconic and off-the-beaten-path locations.
Every event we produce is custom-designed. No templates. No pre-set timelines. Just your vision, brought to life through meticulous planning and artistic storytelling.
We specialize in:
Luxury destination weddings across Japan – from elegant ceremonies in Kyoto’s timeless temples to bold celebrations in Tokyo’s modern skyline.
Emotive elopements – whether high above Lake Kawaguchi with Mt. Fuji as witness or deep within the forests of ancient shrines.
Pre-wedding photography sessions – editorial, cinematic, always true to your essence.
Engagements, portraits & family stories – crafted with honesty, warmth, and a sense of place.
Every couple we work with receives our signature dual approach: Dee orchestrates the production, flow, and feel. Tracey tells the story through the lens. Together with our trusted team, we handle every detail—so you can be fully present, knowing your day is in deeply experienced hands.
And when the confetti settles, what’s left are the images. Clean. Cinematic. Honest. A little bit wild. Always timeless. Photographs that feel like you—and feel like art.
Our home is Tokyo—but our work spans the archipelago and beyond. From the ancient alleys of Kyoto to the windswept coastlines of Okinawa, from snow-covered shrines in Hokkaido to luxury villas in Karuizawa, we go where your story leads.
Our studio is nestled in Shinjuku, a creative base for everything we do—from planning timelines to editing cinematic stills. But we’ve photographed and planned celebrations in nearly every corner of Japan. We know the hidden gems, the venues that will surprise you, and the landscapes that take your breath away.
We’re proud to work with an elite network of partners throughout Japan, built on trust, time, and shared values. In Japan, relationships are everything—our access to venues and vendors has been carefully nurtured over decades. Introducing unknown vendors can often complicate the experience, which is why we advocate for our full-service, end-to-end model. It’s about consistency, harmony, and honoring the local way. We also travel internationally for weddings and elopements in destinations like Italy, Australia, and the USA.
Wherever your celebration unfolds, our promise remains the same: a deeply personal journey, beautifully curated, with images that endure.
As full-service wedding planners in Japan, we specialize in creating bespoke experiences infused with meaning, beauty, and cultural sensitivity. Whether you're planning an intimate wedding in Kyoto, a modern celebration in Tokyo, or a destination affair in Hokkaido or beyond, we navigate every detail with precision and care.
Planning isn’t just about logistics—it’s a journey. From the very first conversation, we guide you with heart and clarity, helping to shape a day that flows beautifully, connects your guests, and reflects your essence as a couple.
We plan weddings and elopements from Hokkaido to Kyushu and internationally, with a bilingual team adept at navigating Japan’s cultural nuances and logistical complexities. No cookie-cutter packages. No one-size-fits-all timelines. Every journey with us is personalized—from venue sourcing and vendor coordination to full event production or day-of support.
Whether it’s a mountaintop shrine, a lakeside ceremony with Mt. Fuji, or a sakura-soaked celebration in the countryside, we believe anything is possible. Elopements and pre-wedding shoots are our specialty—crafted with soul and cinematic flair.
Pre-wedding photography in Tokyo, Kyoto, and secret locations throughout Japan is a 37 Frames signature experience. We don’t offer standard pre-wedding packages—every session is bespoke, designed around your love story.
From cherry blossoms in the wild hills of Nagano to the dunes of Tottori, shrines in Kyoto, snowy forests in Hokkaido, or hidden streets of Tokyo, we create experiences that are personal, romantic, and unforgettable.
We always work as a team, capturing cinematic-style imagery that blends emotion with editorial elegance. We also assist with traditional kimono styling for those seeking an authentic Japanese experience.
After more than a decade capturing love stories across Asia and beyond, planning exquisite elopements in Japan became a natural, heartfelt evolution. These intimate celebrations are among the most meaningful work we do—where every detail is deeply personal, and every moment feels like it was made just for you.
As experienced elopement photographers and planners, we curate once-in-a-lifetime experiences rooted in emotion, elegance, and a profound sense of place. From remote coastal cliffs to centuries-old shrines, mossy forests to minimalist design hotels, your setting becomes a living part of your story.
We offer a refined shrine wedding elopement package for those drawn to a traditional Japanese ceremony. But our greatest joy lies in designing fully bespoke elopements—crafted around your dreams, guided by our expertise, and held in Japan’s most breathtaking, untamed, or undiscovered places.
Whether it’s just the two of you beneath falling blossoms or a barefoot ceremony on the beach at golden hour, your elopement will be immersive, cinematic, and unforgettable.
Because your love deserves more than a package. It deserves a story worth framing.
Capture your time in Japan with warmth, elegance, and artistry.
Finding a luxury family photographer in Tokyo or Kyoto who understands the value of real, unforced moments isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in.
We offer natural, heartfelt family portrait sessions across Japan—from vacation photography in Kyoto’s bamboo groves to candid storytelling sessions in Tokyo’s vibrant neighborhoods or snowy scenes in Hokkaido. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone or simply want to capture your time together, our sessions are relaxed, emotional, and personal.
Our signature style blends soft direction with documentary intuition—resulting in imagery that feels like your family, elevated. No stiff poses. No awkward smiles. Just connection, movement, and memories made tangible.
We work with families visiting Japan from all over the world. We create imagery for holiday cards, heirloom albums, gifts for grandparents—or simply to remember a fleeting moment in time.
Your family story deserves to be beautifully told. Let’s create something timeless, together.
Although based in Tokyo, our weddings and photo sessions take us across Japan and worldwide. We’ve photographed and planned celebrations everywhere from Miyakojima to Mt. Fuji, from the temples of Kyoto to the vineyards of Tuscany.
Our work has taken us to nearly every prefecture in Japan, and our network of trusted partners ensures your experience is smooth, seamless, and unforgettable—wherever your story leads.
What began with a love of storytelling and photography has grown into a studio for planning, photography and film. Japan is our home, and the place that keeps teaching us to look closer.
Our history is held in the weddings, collaborations and people along the way. A 2014 Junebug interview records an early chapter. Park Hyatt Tokyo announced a photography collaboration with 37 Frames in 2017. In February 2026, Tracey and Dee contributed to AsiaWPA’s business panel in Tokyo.
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Destination Wedding Japan by 37 Frames introduces our wedding planning work. Elope Japan by 37 Frames focuses on intimate celebrations. The 37 Frames Journal brings together real weddings, life in Japan and the stories behind our work.
At the heart of everything we do is a belief in the power of connection. We plan with intention, document with artistry, and welcome with warmth. Our signature hospitality is always felt—whether you're eloping under a maple tree or dancing under Kyoto lanterns with your entire village. We don’t just document weddings—we elevate the act of remembering. To witness how people live, love, and celebrate across cultures is the privilege of a lifetime. And to document those stories? That’s why we’re here.
Let’s begin something unforgettable. Whether it’s a grand celebration, an intimate elopement, or a quiet moment you want to remember forever—your story deserves to be told beautifully, thoughtfully, and with heart.
Reach out to connect. Let’s bring your vision to life, together.
37 Frames · Founded in 2000 by Tracey Taylor and Dee Green · Tokyo-based wedding planning, photography & film. Our story
Japan Wedding Planning, Photography & Film | 3-8-25-703 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku-ku TOKYO Japan 161-0034 | 070-4129-2485 | info@37framesphotography.com | Copyright©2026