Photographer's Profile

RINTARO UKON

RINTARO PHOTOGRAPY, Japan

Biography – Rintaro Ukon

Rintaro Ukon is a Japan-based photographer renowned for his striking ability to capture the harmony between humanity and nature. With a career spanning over a decade, Ukon specializes in wedding, landscape, and underwater photography, blending dynamic storytelling with breathtaking visuals.

A former five-star hotel photographer in Tokyo, he now travels the world to immortalize love stories in extraordinary locations—from Japan’s iconic landmarks to the deep blue waters of the South Pacific. His signature style merges cinematic composition with emotional authenticity,

Awards and Prizes

PX3 PARIS PHOTO AWARD 2025

GOLD WINNER PROFESSIONAL NATURE& WILDLIFE CATEGOL’
SILVER & BRONZE WINNER WEDDING CATEGORY


EUROPEAN PHOTO AWARD 2025

CATEGORY WINNER OF THE YEAR WILDLIFE & ARCHITECTURE

PRATINUM WINNER WEDDING & UNDERWATER. & FINE ART

GLOBAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD 
CATEGORY WINNER OF THE YEAR WILDLIFE & ARCHITECTURE

PRATINUM WINNER 


World Photographic Cup 2025

Best of Nation Award (Japan)

Finalist – Professional Commercial Category

World Photographic Cup 2024

Best of Nation Award (Japan)

8th Place – Wildlife Category (Whale photography, Tonga)

APA AWARD 2017 – Japan Advertising Photographers’ Association

Awarded for excellence in professional photographic expression

SONY Alpha Professional Photographer & Instructor

Recognized by SONY Japan for artistic achievement and contribution to the photographic community (2015–2019)

Media Features

Work featured on national TV programs including NTV's ZIP!, TV Asahi, NHK Masakame TV, and in numerous bridal and lifestyle magazines such as 25ans, Hotel Wedding, Classy Wedding, and Nihon no Kekkonshiki.