Testimonials
Her photographs have appeared in:
BBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Huffington Post Japan, the Lancet, Courrier Japon, Mainichi Weekly, Metro.co.uk, Livedoor News, FOX News, Southwark News, #Photographers Magazine, People.com, Yahoo News, My Modern Met, The DoDo, UOL, Gazeta.PL, イロリオ, Hankook Ilbo(Korea Times), A DAY MAGAZINE, Country Living Magazine, . . .and so on.
Working with Akiko for our family photoshoot was so much fun!
She helped to make our dynamic 3 years-old feel both engaged and natural in front of the camera. Akiko had props and words and gestures that captured the kid's attention and imagination, teasing wonderful expressions and smiles from him in front of her camera.
Akiko is skilled, caring and thoughtful. Her expert craft shows through our memories of a most fun morning spent doing the shoot and through her pictures, which tell the story of our multi-cultural family. Akiko gracefully made us witness to the love and laughter that we share and we continue to cherish that.
Gaia Fasso
Akiko is an amazing photographer! She is professional, personable, and thorough with preparations. We had not taken family portraits for over 20 years, so I knew my choice of photographers had to be special and I hit the jackpot when a friend recommended Akiko. I told her all my wishes and desires about location, poses, and ambiance. She listened, made suggestions, and even worked with my daughter (who knows more about photography than her momma) on styling the house, potential locations, sunlight, shade...all the shop talk. In the end, working as a team, Akiko took the most amazing shots of our family. Her talent exceeded my already high expectations. Ya'll I have been in tears daily as I look at these amazing pictures. They captured and now evoke the deep emotions, gratitude and love I have for my family. We can't thank you enough Akiko! On top of all this, I have a new friend.
Venita M
We had an absolutely amazing experience working with Akiko for a in-home photoshoot.
The shoot itself was relaxed and fun, and she made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera especially my daughter. The final photos are beautifully edited, perfectly composed, and full of emotion. I was especially impressed with how quickly the images were delivered. We had trouble to pick our favorite so we ended up buying the whole gallery. Lol
Nhung A
We had a great experience with a family mini-session with Akiko. She is so talented and we absolutely love our pictures! She is so incredibly kind and all four of our picky kids love the pictures and had fun during the session. I highly recommend Akiko DuPont Photography!
Angela H
Akiko was so sweet and easy to work with. She came to our home and took such special pictures of us with our baby; we will treasure them forever! She was also super responsive and gave us multiple versions of some of our favorite pics. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to have candid and posed family photos!
Chloe B
I cannot recommend Akiko DuPont Photography enough. I normally dread photos but she made the session a fun and relaxing experience. She gave great guidance and ideas for poses and was so wonderful at engaging our 6 month old. She captured so many amazing moments and I know we're going to cherish these pictures forever.
Katie G
Akiko is AMAZING! She was kind, infinitely patient with my two young and hyper kids, and best of all - SO insanely talented! I could look at these precious photos all day! Thank you, Akiko!!!
Mikayla M
Akiko made my in home family photo session a dream come true!!!!! I loved that she was able to capture such special and real moments in our home that we can always look back on and cherish! She was so sweet and understanding and patient with us! Her eye and vision is true talent. Can’t wait for our next session! I want to do these every year with her! Also, the photos were BEAUTIFUL!
Kelsey M
We had such an amazing experience with Akiko. She was kind, patient, attentive & amazing with our kids. Her sweet and loving personality made our family photo shoot so easy and stress free.
Erica D
For anyone who is interested in hiring Akiko DuPont Photography, I just want to sing her praises. She is the most welcoming, kind photographer with a beautiful vision. I loved having her come to our home to photograph our at-home session, and when I look at these photos, I feel a sense of warmth and love every time. She is amazing with kids and captured my little family so well. Thanks for everything!
Lindsay T
Beautiful photography revealing the true essence of family. Such a talented photographer. Our family pictures taken by Akko are priceless.
Maria S
すごく楽しく撮影をしていただきました☺️まだ赤ちゃんの娘にも優しく話しかけながら、素敵な写真を撮ってもらえて感動です✨
I had a lot of fun filming ☺️I'm impressed that you took a wonderful picture while talking to my baby daughter gently✨
Asuka. K
ただただ楽しく過ごさせてもらう中で、最高の瞬間を切り取って残して頂きました📸自然体なのに特別感も感じる写真を撮ってくれる素敵なフォトグラファー✨
M. Shinomiya
I love Akiko DuPont Photography‘s style. Her capture of childhood is realistic yet romantic. Taking photos for children is not easy. Akiko’s approach and expertise made it look effortless. Thanks for the photos you took for us. The innocent and cheeky moments of my son are priceless. Looking forward to having a session with you when we can travel to the US! I highly recommend Akiko to parents who want to capture your family’s special moments.
Anjie C.A.
Translator, Journalist
I worked with Akiko at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. We are a Dementia Team in a large London NHS Trust and first met Akiko through her interest in representing people living with dementia through her art. She both volunteered and worked with us on numerous projects, including our intergenerational project, our activities and arts work and our collaboration with the internationally recognised Drama school, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Her presence at our events always added joy for the patients, she has an extraordinary ability not only to capture a moment and imbue it with beauty, but also to put people at ease whatever the situation. Her knowledge about and respect for people living with dementia meant that she was able to show them in a new light which has influenced their families, the staff and senior management at Imperial and changed attitudes to dementia across the trust. It was an enormous privilege and pleasure to work with Akiko and I very much hope that she will continue her work with people living with dementia in the future.
Jo James
Consultant Nurse Dementia & Delirium
-Chair, Royal College of Nursing Older People’s Forum
I wholeheartedly recommend photographer Akiko DuPont. I engaged Akiko to shoot a set of outdoor publicity photographs for me in March 2021. Akiko was a pleasure to work with, directing her camera-shy subject with great skill and sensitivity and producing a range of subtle and engaging shots of which I am proud. Thank you, Akiko!
Tom Chivers, Writer
Akko’s photos have been published around the world and her images are unique and beautiful. She is wonderful with little ones and with family/group photos. Highly recommend her!
Lisa D
I really enjoy seeing Akiko’s work because she balances her imagination with the story being told in that moment. It feels like she’s able to capture the truth and enhance it, it was amazing to see an unfiltered version of myself through photography.
Despite that I had never modelled before, she made me feel comfortable in front of the lens and provided effortless direction and a few laughs to boot!
W. Anthony
Akko is a truly gift photographer. I am very nervous in front of the camera and do not like my picture to be taken. Akko made me feel so comfortable and made the entire experience a lot of fun. She also took the time to capture my natural self. I was so impressed by the results that I booked her for a second photo shoot for professional head shots for my public speaking engagements. I highly recommend Akko and she will be my go to photographer going forward.
Bijal. N
Akiko DuPont is a consummate professional but also very warm and has a fantastic eye for detail, capturing all of her clients best features. She’s gives great direction and collaborating with her is a genuine pleasure. I look forward to working with her again in the future.
London is very lucky to have her!
Natalie Leon (Sakurasister)
届いた写真がまるで芸術作品のようだったので感動しました。やはりプロにお願いすると違うな、と実感しました。洸子さんにお願いして正解でした！
また是非よろしくお願いいたします。
H. Hamai
娘の１歳の誕生日記念に撮影をお願いしました。太陽の下、自然体で素敵な瞬間を沢山切り取ってくださいました。こちらからの要望を丁寧に汲み取ってくださり、相談しながら撮影に臨めたのでとても満足しています。
娘をあやすのも上手で、休憩も適宜入れてくださったので娘も頑張ることができたと思います。また、撮影に不慣れな私たちにポーズの指示もして下さったので非常にやりやすかったです。最高の記念になりました。本当に有難うございました！！
Michi. H
“いつもの風景” を明るくふんわり切り抜いたようなお写真が届き、実家の両親も喜んでくれました。
ドキュメンタリーを専門にしてらっしゃるだけあって ありのままを素敵に撮り収めてくださる そんな写真家さんです。
Emi. K
自宅でのマタニティーフォトをお願いしました。
やんちゃ盛りの上の息子に終始ハラハラしましたが、いただいた その自然な雰囲気溢れる温かい写真の数々にお願いして良かったと改めて思いました。これから季節も良くなりますし、是非またお願いしたいです！
Misaki. Y
長男の七五三で 作品が大好きな洸子さんにファミリーフォトをお願いしました。
スタジオではなく、和装で美術館で撮りたい！！と私のわがままを叶えてもらいました。
写真は大満足の仕上がり！！
Maho. Y
Thinking of hiring Akiko?
From serious to fun, from news media to everyday smiles, I’m currently open for photography assignment and am happy to travel abroad as long as the travel fee is being covered.
My Lifestyle Photo Session starts from £200~ (1.5h) and Pre-Wedding Session starts from £500~.
For other commissions, including documentary and
long-term retainers for on-the-ground photography, please contact me.
Please get in touch for more details and to discuss your ideas.
Very looking forward to work with you and capture your moments!
.