JAPAN-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER
YU JIE LIANPHOTOGRAPHY
Stories, beautifully preserved in Japan.
KYOTO · OSAKA · THROUGHOUT JAPANScroll slowly. Let the story unfold. ↓
Some momentsneed no words.Just the light.And you.
01 / THE WAY I SEE
In the quiet light of Japan, photographs that hold the way it felt. From the streets of Kyoto to the closeness of everyday life, a considered approach to people, places and the moments between.
SELECTED WORK / PORTRAIT
A feeling, held in a frame.
GROWING TOGETHER / SHICHI-GO-SAN
Growing up, beautifully remembered.
04 / PORTRAIT · 753
Shichi-Go-San
A kimono, a small hand in yours, a smile that is entirely their own. Photographs of your child and the family celebrating this moment together.
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FEATURED STORIES
Stay a little longer.
A proposal beneath the autumn leaves, with photographs of their walk, the ring, and her smile as she holds the flowers.
Explore the story ↗Make time for your story.
Kimono, family, Shichi-Go-San and personal portraits. Wedding sessions are tailored to your story.
Explore the collections ↗The experience behind the photographs.
「It was my first time hiring a photographer. I really love the style and colours of the photos.」
「You captured the light so well, and the angles are all so beautiful!」
「I am in love with the photos, they are absolutely stunning and beautiful! … the photographer was so kind and lovely to speak with.」
「It has been really hard to choose just 5. We love all of them. Thank you for your fantastic job.」
「You were so thoughtful, remembering which side of my face I prefer and that I love sunlight.」
「My boyfriend and I are both so happy!! We will definitely recommend you to family and friends when we have the chance.」
「Thank you for capturing the memories of our proposal.」
「The colours and compositions are beautiful. Thank you for taking so many lovely photos on our cherry blossom trip.」
「Thank you so much for the photo shoot! I will definitely recommend you to my friends.」