I had a great time and the photos turned out great. We walked around and all the time made me feel comfortable and happy. I am very happy with the service Ryuji has provided. We had a great chat after the shoot and geeked out about Techy stuff. read more

Ryuji was amazing to work with! He was very detailed from the preparation process to picking/editing the perfect photo at the end of the shoot. He was also very flexible when it came to my narrow availabilty! He was so respectful and really put a lot of thought into what I wanted to get out of the photo. He was also a blast to talk to! Great conversation the whole time! I highly suggest going to him for any photography needs! read more

Ryuji is a hard-working, talented perfectionist - and he's a nice person, which makes it a lot easier to relax, be yourself, and get a photo that really represents your personality. Ryuji does all of his own post-production work as part of your session. So not only do you get to have the rather surreal experience of watching minor imperfections or stray hairs disappear from your face, but you get input into the process and leave the studio with great pictures that are already ready for printing. I'm delighted with my headshots from Beaupix. read more

I recently started a new job which required me to get a professional headshot taken. They hired Ryuji as the photographer and I am so glad that they did. Ryuji is a professional through and through. He provided helpful instructions to prep for the session and was very attentive during our time together. Going into his studio, I was nervous about having my photo taken, but Ryuji helped me relax. As a result of his kindness, he was able to get the most beautiful picture out of me! I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of professional photographs! I know that I will be contacting him for any of my future needs. read more

Ryuji was a pleasure to work with. A smart, patient and talented photographer who has mastered his craft. He really works hard to capture your professional self. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a headshot. read more

I am an MD applying for residency and was looking for a professional photographer for my official application photo. Ryuji is one of a kind professional. The photoshoot was a unique "experience". It is more than pictures. Would 100% recommend to anyone in the area. I am very satisfied with the results and have received compliments from everyone who saw this. Absolutely revisiting in the future. All the best for Ryuji! read more

Ryuji was fantastic to work with and I am a bit camera shy. Having my picture taken is right up there with getting weighed in my opinion. However, I needed some grown up formal/corporate style pictures and made the appointment. The whole process from appointment to consult to studio visit was smooth and seamless. I had my new picture (and got to choose through many) uploaded to my Linkedin profile before I even left the studio! I highly recommend Beaupix. read more

Let me first preface this by saying I HATE taking pictures. It's awkward and I avoid it if at all possible. Unless it's a group picture where I can just blend in. Anyway, I had to get a corporate hLet me first preface this by saying I HATE taking pictures. It's awkward and I avoid it if at all possible. Unless it's a group picture where I can just blend in. Anyway, I had to get a corporate headshot done in a hurry. I called around to different studios and ended up speaking with Ryuji, who was willing to fit me into his schedule same day. The studio space was comfortable and he made the experience less awkward for me by holding a pretty down to earth conversation and keeping things lighthearted. We took one round of pictures and when I noticed some things I didn't like, we did another set of shots. He sat with me and helped me sort through the ones that looked the best and fit my business needs. I sat with him as he did some retouching to polish the photos, and he made sure to ask my opinion along the way, while still The photos came out great, and I walked away with 4 different sizes for print, LinkedIn, digital documents and one original without cropping. Great experience overall! eadshot done in a hurry. I called around to different studios and ended up speaking with Ryuji, who was willing to fit me into his schedule same day. The studio space was comfortable and he made the experience less awkward for me by holding a pretty down to earth conversation and keeping things lighthearted. We took one round of pictures and when I noticed some things I didn't like, we did another set of shots. He sat with me and helped me sort through the ones that looked the best and fit my business needs. I sat with him as he did some retouching to polish the photos, and he made sure to ask my opinion along the way, while still offering his expert opinion. The photos came out great, and I walked away with 4 different sizes for print, LinkedIn, digital documents and one original without cropping. Great experience overall! read more

I booked an appointment with Ryuji because I needed a photo for my new website. I'm a consultant and will be working on my own from now on. What I'm selling is me - just me! I wasn't at all sure what type of photo would work best and I was nervous about that. I researched photographers online and found Ryuji's website, which is a great showcase for his work. When I spoke to him on the phone, he gave me some choices of "packages," and I chose the 2-shot package. This gave me a chance to change into a different outfit and be photographed in front of a different backdrop in the middle of our session. Ryuji is a very engaging guy, and it's fun to talk to him as he is working. He made me feel comfortable, which is saying a lot because (like many people) I hate to have my picture taken. Feeling comfortable paid off because I didn't look as if I were posing in the photos. He took one set of photos using natural light, and he knew exactly the right angles I needed to stand in and where my head should be turned to get that light to illuminate my face. Then he photographed me using his own lighting against a different background. The toughest thing for me was looking at all the shots and deciding which were the best. It's very hard to be objective about your own photo. But Ryuji has a very good, logical way to eliminate the mediocre ones and hone in on the best of the bunch. I'm very happy with the results. His fee was reasonable, considering the amount of time and expertise he used to make me look just right in front of the camera. When I showed the top shots to my friends, family and colleagues, they were all impressed and really liked the results. I highly recommend Ryuji if you're looking for a portrait. He's a top-notch photographer. read more

My name is Miho Sato. I am a business owner of Urban Realty Group and an opera singer. Within the same session, Ryuji and Rose, a makeup artist transformed me from a business person to a musician. Natural make up to a dramatic one, straight hair to glamorous hair. His magical final touch by Photoshop was awesome. His artistic vision and technological skill makes him very unique. It was a fun and amazing experience. read more

I was looking for a studio that could provide me with quality headshots and after reviewing several photographers online, I came across Beaupix Studio. I was immediately drawn to the variety and quality of the samples provided in the studio's website along with the 300+ 5.0 star reviews. The initial phone call to setup the interview was very helpful. Ryuji was interested in getting more information on the goal and final use of these headshots. He was also able to book me a Saturday appointment within the same week. Ryuji was very easy and pleasant to work with. He was extremely professional and gave easy instructions to follow. I was able to take different styles of photographs with several outfits and view them immediately after to determine what which ones looked best. It was an all day affair but well worth it. Ryuji's personalized attention provided the outcome that I was looking for with amazing photographs that I can share and use immediately. read more

I chose to get my headshot with Ryuji because he seemed to understand the spectrum of headshots, and especially professional headshots of women. I'm in academia, and when I was looking at other photographers, it was frustrating to see so many portfolios that were more seductive/submissive (big smiles and head tilts!) or focused on people less than 25 years old. Ryuji has a broad repertoire. He also appears, to my untrained eye, to be quite good--he didn't touch up my skin beyond recognition, and the colors are beautiful. He's a true professional. The only two things that I wish had gone differently are: 1. Although I was looking for just one, pseudo-corporate-style headshot, I wish we had varied my position a little more. All the pictures he took were from basically the same angle with my unruly hair in the exact same position. In retrospect, I don't think either the angle or my hair were that great, so the photo that was selected was a local optimum but not the most flattering. I should have said something, but I didn't reflect on what was happening until later (see #2). 2. Ryuji is a very friendly, insightful, and funny guy, and he chatted with me throughout the shot. The conversation was good but very distracting, and I never got into the headspace I needed to project the right expression. Put another way, I'm not the sort of person who gets loosened up by conversation. I think that came through in the photos. The smile of my mouth doesn't match my eyes, and I looked vaguely uncertain/timid in most of the photos. It obviously would have been best if I had realized #1 and 2 before or shortly after arriving. Two tips: If you want to book a consultation appointment without much notice, do what the website says and call Ryuji directly. Don't use the online form. Also, if you get a background, talk in advance about the kind of background you want and whether he has them. Ryuji's selection is great but much narrower than I expected. I wish I had asked to see thumbnails before showing up--I might have brought a few of my own. read more

I needed head shots for work (I'm a sole proprietor), and based on the good online reviews, I decided to go to Beaupix. I was prepared to dread the experience, but it was actually very enjoyable. Most of that is down to Ryuji (the photographer) himself. Ryuji is a smart, engaging guy, and we chatted about all sorts of things while he snapped away, keeping me distracted so I wouldn't make dumb faces. He was also learning about my personality, and the kind of work that I do, and using that to influence the kind of shots he was taking. We talked a lot about how I would be using the photos (he gave me tons of great advice about marketing and running your own business), and he took that into account as well. He offered many suggestions and described options, but always let me "call the shots." After the shoot we sat down together and looked at the photos, narrowing it down and picking the best ones. Ryuji went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and to make sure I understood what I was getting and got what I wanted. And I am very happy with the results. Don't waste any more time. Check out his website and sign up for a phone consultation. You can't go wrong. read more

Initially I met Ryuji over the phone after I had a very bad experience with a photographer earlier that day. The second I was on the phone with him, I felt more at ease and secure that I made an appointment to go see him. He was so courteous and flexible with time too, which made it so convenient for myself. I was in a rush to get the head shots done, so he was able to see me in the early evening that same day!!! When I was there, he was nothing but professional and he truly knew what he was doing from the beginning to the end. He had such a fabulous personality and really understood my insecurities, which made me feel so comfortable. I honestly felt like I knew him my entire life. The pictures came out wonderful, and he even took his time going over each one with me. I trusted his own opinion so much, from just his own talents and professionalism. His artistry and intelligence was beyond the best. I will recommend all my friends, family, and clients to him. I actually have already given my office his name for anyone who is interested. Now I understand why a viewer mentioned that she comes all the way from New York to get pictures taken by him. I look forward to the next time I have to get professional pictures done, which in the past has always been a nightmare for myself! I think its awesome too, that he has such a fabulous website, (the best I actually have ever seen) and I am an avid internet person. Im still so impressed and I just can't stop sharing and talking to my peers of this incredible experience and interaction. Thank you Ryuji for truly changing my life! read more

I have never thought that it could be so much fun to have my pictures taken. My Linked-in profile photo was from over 10 years ago and I also had quite a bit difficulty to find suitable pictures for online dating site. I kept on postponing to have new photos taken until one day I click on Ryuji's Beaupix website by chance. It was one of the sites highly recommended for professional portraits and online dating site photos. When I saw the pictures posted on the site, especially the natural light portraits, I knew Ryuji is the photographer I would like to work together with. Ryuji has designed a simple and straightforward process. First I just needed to fill out an online inquiry form and schedule a time for the consultation. Ryuji asked some key questions during the consultation and understood my goals very well. It was very easy to talk to him. He asked direct questions and I felt comfortable to provide straightforward answers. At the end of the consultation, we scheduled a time for the photo shot session. He gave several great pointers on how to prepare for the photo shot. He also sent an email which provides all the details regarding to the session. Lining everything up for the session as he suggested definitely made the entire process smooth and the whole experience enjoyable. We start from the profession shot for Linked-in. I never knew what to do in front of a camera. Ryuji got me into an interesting conversation right away and started to take pictures. I was enjoying the conversation and didn't have any space in my mind to think about how to pose for the pictures. This brought the natural expressions on my face which is exactly what I was looking for. One of the main reasons I didn't like to have pictures taken because I tend to think too much and end up looking awkward in most pictures. Ryuji was very skillful at 'distracting' me from the unhelpful thoughts flying through my mind. Then we went outside to take a set of pictures for online dating. He knows exactly which spots to shot photos and made great suggestions on how to place my hands and which direction to walk and turn my head. He continued with more interesting conversations while busy shooting photos. We walked around for over two hours and Ryuji took close to 500 pictures. He made the experience so much fun and it felt surprisingly short. Back at the studio, he quickly helped me narrow down to around 40 pictures for retouching. He was savvy at adjusting the pictures (lighting, contrast, color-correction etc.). He patiently worked on each pictures until he was happy with all of them. He then air-dropped a set of pictures to my phone and sent a link to the zipped pictures to my email. At the beginning I thought that I would be content if I could get one good picture out of the session. At the end, I was so happy to leave with 40 pictures for both Linked-in and online dating. If you are looking for someone to take individual portraits, I highly recommend you check out Ryuji's work. I give him a solid five-star. read more

I had a great time working with Ryuji. I felt a little awkward at first walking backwards while smiling and doing different things with my hands, but he made some jokes, I laughed, and it was all smooth sailing. I felt totally comfortable with him taking my photos on the street or in front of random people. And I'm extremely happy with the photos, and have received some great compliments on them. I had headshots and personality photos taken, and I'd go back to him in the future. read more

I found Ryuji on his Beaupix website when I was looking for a photographer to take good photos of me for a dating website. Working with him was a delight. He has a great, dry sense of humor and is a fantastic photographer. He spent over 2 hours with me taking photos both in his studio and outdoors. I was nervous at first and uncomfortable in front of the camera but he worked with me so well and we got numerous shots that I was proud of, that showcased the "authentic" me. I have since used the photos both on Facebook and Linked in. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Very professional and responsive. Had great conversation during the shoot. The session went great and I am very happy with my photos. I liked that he involved me in the process of selecting those photos that best represented me and took his time to get the best shot. I will definitely use him in the future. read more

I needed a professional headshot for my company's new website, and just the fact that my walking in the woods candid's just weren't cutting it anymore. I am not a huge fan of taking pictures, but I was excited to add a new, more professional look to my online presence. I couldn't be happier with the results. I chose the two "look" package, and so happy I did. Preparation was key! Professional headshots are an investment, whether you are doing it for personal reason or on the company dime. I had NO idea what I was doing, but the phone calls with Ryuji leading up to the session were very helpful. He helped me think through makeup, hair, clothing, etc. Even when I showed up with multiple outfits in hand, he helped me figure out some pairings. The help preparing certainly contributed to make this a five star experience. My company is a start-up of only 4 people and we work remotely from different parts of the US, so we are unable to have one photographer for all employees. I came with a set of, admittedly, pretty basic and unhelpful standards. When I got there, Ryuji sat with me for about 15 minutes looking at my company's webpage, showing me comparable businesses, and just discussing the overall look my company wants. If we all lived in one place, I would certainly want to hire him for all of us. Now, I mentioned I got the two "look" package. I wanted some shots inside and outside. The day I went was very windy, so I was a bit nervous we weren't going to pull it off. After the inside shoot though, Ryuji was game, so out we went. This was CRITICAL! I was so much more comfortable outside, and the inside shots helped me get used to the process and the feeling of being photographed, helped me get my game face on, etc. I definitely suggest thinking about where you feel more at ease, inside or outside, when thinking about your shots. I ended up choosing a few of the outside shots over the inside shots. Ryuji stayed out there even though it was freezing and windy, with his equipment almost falling down a few times. Finally, the touch-up service is definitely worth the investment if you are already investing in headshots. I wasn't planning on getting it but decided to add it last minute as my eyes were a little teary due to wind. I was concerned that the touch-up would make the pictures look fake or inauthentic, but Ryuji is excellent at making really minor adjustments that you wouldn't even notice in the picture yourself, but ultimately make you look better. You sit there with him during the process so if you don't like something you are able to address it immediately. I have some scars on my face that I didn't want to erase completely as they are a fundamental part of my appearance, and he was able to just make them a little less obvious while still keeping my photos authentic. I liked it so much that I asked him to touch up a second picture after I left. Overall, I was very happy with the experience and the final products and I feel like I have digital images that I can use professionally for years to come. It was certainly a worthwhile investment. read more

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Ryuji was great to work with. Professional, took care of my request quickly and walked me through the whole process. Very friendly guy as well, I enjoyed chatting with him whie we chose the right photo for my headshot. Plus he has these strange task chairs that were the most comfortable things I have ever sat in! I'm actually buying one for myself. Overall a very pleasant experience. Great guy to work with! read more

Ryuji is an outstanding photographer. He made the entire process of taking a professional photo as comfortable as possible. He is very detail-oriented and thorough in his approach to capturing the highest quality photo. Highly recommend. read more

Ryuji met with me on a short timetable to create a professional headshot. He is experienced and thorough, working to obtain an favorable outcome. His studio and equipment are excellent. read more

Went in for a headshot - I do not like taking pictures but Ryuji was very helpful and the pictures came out great. Five stars.

Ryuji is an exceptionally patient, funny, charming, and talented photographer. It's not every day that you can get your portrait taken by a Ph.D. neuroscientist from MIT! His balance of methodical analysis with free-spirited creativity comes into play during the session, and is evident in the result. Nobody likes having their picture taken, but his professional operation, smooth process, and easygoing style really put me at ease - and I have to say, I was very surprised and pleased with the result. Highly recommended!! read more

Ryuji did an amazing job on my headshot. He was very professional and detail oriented. I was afraid of appearing tense or unnatural on the photo, but Ruyji was able to make me at ease and gave me useful pointers while posing. He also talked me through the selection process to help me figure out the impression I wanted to convey with my portrait. He took the time to go over the individual pictures with me, and took my wishes into account for the retouches. He was very meticulous in the retouching process as well. In the end, the picture was beyond my expectations. read more

I came to Ryuji because of his popular Google reviews. He was friendly and easy to work with during my shoot for my LinkedIn photo. He is such a professional and you can tell he likes what he does and knows what he's doing. I'd recommend anyone book through him if you want some great shots. read more

I would 100% recommend Beaupix Studio for professional portraits. You will feel comfortable and Ryuji is a really great person to work with. You'll get an email from him about how to prepare and everything is very relaxed. He is also very skilled and will walk through any retouching with you in the studio. He helped me out in a pinch for a quick turnaround and I greatly appreciate it. read more

I had an amazing experience! Ryuji's wonderful personality makes you forget about being in front of a camera, and he basically captures the best moments... the final result is a work of art which conveys emotions and personalities. Ryuji is a great photographer and respectful professional, very intelligent and one of the most interesting individuals I have ever met. I absolutely recommend BEUPIX read more

There's a reason for so many five star reviews. Ryuji is a talented photographer who puts in the effort to work with his clients to achieve the best possible results. Like everyone else, I've had my picture taken many times before, but this was by far the best experience I've had. We spent the first part of the shoot discussing how and where I wanted to use the pictures, then he checked in midway multiple times to make sure he was getting something I could use. Later, we sat down and reviewed everything together and I walked away with the finished shots (web and full versions, including a specially sized and formatted photo for linkedin) in my inbox. Amazing! Way better than having someone take a photo of me on vacation and throwing it up on the web! read more

I can't speak highly enough of Ryuji, his process and the quality of his work! I needed a headshot for work, so both internal and external clients can match my name and face. I also happen to be spectacularly awkward at having my photo taken. I'm thrilled with the photos Ryuji took and will happily refer others to him. read more

Stop looking. Call Ryuji right now and make an appointment because he will impress you with ease. Today I felt like a thief because I received a treasure trove that is worth much more than what I paid. I am never going back to any other photographer after this experience. Seriously, stop and call right now because you have found the best. read more

I am a model and was looking to get some new headshots. Ryuji is very friendly and warm and is very easy to work with! I shot with him earlier this year and had such a great experience! We shot with a make-up artist and I got some really great headshots! I would recommend BeauPix studio for anyone looking for great photos from a friendly face! read more

It's no wonder Ryuji has such good reviews. The whole experience was great, he knows his stuff! Not only was he interested and had great suggestions given his experience but the whole thing was very natural and flowing. We were maintaining conversation when suddenly we already had a ton od photos to choose from and actually found the perfect one. I would totally recommend his services. read more

This is the first time that I went to a photographer that I really liked. I felt very natural and comfortable, the studio was great, Ryuji was very personable. I highly recommend him for portrait work. I have not seen his other work, but my business head shot was done the right way. read more

I had such fun with Ryuji and Christina doing a BoHo shoot in the Boston area a few weeks ago! We trekked out to a beautiful spot near the water and everything was very relaxed and fun, but also very professional. Turnaround on seeing the results of the shoot was lightning fast and the pictures came out beautifully! I'm excited to hopefully have the chance to work with them again, and I'd recommend Ryuji to anyone looking to expand their portfolio or get headshots taken. read more

When I flip through the pages of my wedding album, not only am I seamlessly transported back to that day, but I am awestruck at the thoughtful way in which someone has documented it. It was difficult for me to be in so many places at once throughout my wedding day; I was afraid that I would miss something. When I thumb through all of the photos from the evening, it is clear that Ryuji had no difficulty being everywhere at every moment. Thanks to his commitment in capturing as many moments as humanly possible, reliving our special day is attainable. read more

I recently had a head shots session with Ryuji at Beau pix studios. What an awesome and fun experience. I felt completely at ease, and his results are fabulous. He certainly has an eye for his art. He takes his time to make sure lighting is exact, and that every detail of the photo is in order. I needed my session done last minute, and Ryuji completely accommodated our schedules, and made it happen. I also must note that I hired 'Rose' (hair and makeup) through Ryuji's recommendation. She was excellent as well! Fun to talk to, and well skilled at her craft. Everything she did accented perfectly what I asked, and ended up looking natural and flawless on film. Beau-pix photography studio comes with my highest recommendations! read more

I needed a corporate head shot for a new job that I was starting. So I googled "Head shot Photography Boston" and Ryuji was one of the first results. I looked at a number of different options but eventually settled on Beaupix. I was impressed with how much information his website contained on head shot photography. He had tons of sample head shot pictures and even a video with background information. He seemed to really care about his craft and I got the impression that he had a deep knowledge of his subject matter. Meeting him in person reinforced this feeling. I asked a simple question about lighting and I got an encyclopedia of knowledge in response. I had no idea that so much thought went into lighting a picture. He could talk you about the different purposes of each light and how certain lighting combinations could emphasis particular emotional states like coming across as smart or friendly! read more

We hired Ryuji to be our wedding photographer back in 2001. He showed up on time(very important!) and was very fun to work with & laid-back and made you feel comfortable while he was snapping photos around you during the entire wedding. He took both colored and black-and-white photos for us. The colors of the photos have the right hues and the black & white ones have the perfect gray tone. Besides taking photos of us and families and friends, he also took photos of objects and scenes that showed the beauty that we didn't even realize. Without a doubt he has a set of keen, professional eyes with exceptional creativity. All the photos have a timeless feeling and we are so glad we hired him to capture special moments of our lives. Strongly recommend!!!! read more

Ryuji brings the best out in you. It wasn't a click and done approach but a very personalized experience that is worth your investment of time and money. Very intellectual gentleman to engage in discussions about life goals, business, and economics of the world. Fully recommend him only if you're ready to change your life and not another snapshot. read more