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the project

Hikari 99 is my project for East-Asian aesthetic–inspired portrait photography (Japanese, Viet, Thai).
I have always admired how their photography shows the bright and vivid side of life. That is why I aspire to create photographs like these as well.
I mainly shoot Seifuku photoshoots, as well as Shoujo-style work. This comes from years of finding what style truly fits me, and then niching down.
My work is heavily curated, and I mostly shoot only within the niche I have chosen. Therefore, most of the time, I choose who I collaborate with and only accept minimal client work.

About me

I started photography way back 2018. I was still just doing street and landscape photography back then (mostly when I'm working onboard at sea), but I started practicing portrait with my girlfriend. It was only when I got my first client that I dove to shooting portraits.What has really inspired me to take on photography is the wonderful colors that I see from photographers I follow on Instragram. For me, photography is the harmony of color and light. Color grading photos feel like painting, Lightroom as my brush, and the RAW photo as my canvas.

Contact ME

Let’s work together!
For inquiries, collaborations, or bookings, you can message me directly on Instagram or Facebook.
[email protected]

City of Manila, Philippines
© 2025 Hikari 99. All photos by Emmanuel Tabnao.
Please don’t use or reproduce images without permission.

INFO: Closed for booking at the moment! I will be open again for shoots by next summer, 2026

Rates and booking

I only take portrait photography photoshoots. I do not accept any event shoots. To make most of my skills, I highly suggest concept shoots rather than just casual themes.

Rates: Php 3000 - Portrait Photoshoot
- Usually 1-2 hours photoshoot
- 30-50 Edited photos
- High quality photos sent through Gmail or Mega

Terms and Conditions

1. All photos and content are owned by Hikari 99. Please do not download, copy, or distribute any material without permission.2. I do not shoot NSFW content or themes involving alcohol, smoking, blood, or similar concepts. I also avoid shoots with revealing or provocative clothing.3. Collaborations are chosen at my discretion. I reserve the right to decline or ignore requests that do not align with my style, values, or creative direction.4. Individuals under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian during the shoot.5. Photos from collaborations may be used by models for personal and commercial use, as long as proper credit is given.

Seifuku (制服)

Uniform

Hibi

Everyday

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