About Us
Get to know the teamAbout us
A little about us. For over a decade, we’ve been scouting and shooting the best locations in Niseko and across Hokkaido. Now our expert team are providing you the opportunity to experience these locations first-hand with our professionally guided tours. Combined with our smaller group sizes and zest for life, you’ll be sure to have an unforgettable day! Our team operates year-round with guided trips across all four stunning seasons.
Furthermore we provide a range of other specialised services including lifestyle, architectural, food, event, wedding, product and marketing photography, aerial photography/videography and much more. Added to that we also have over 5000 stock images and video files available.
If you want to know more, just call, email or send us a message and we would be happy to come meet you for a drink at any one of the awesome venues in town.
Film | Photography | Guide
DARREN TEASDALE
Darren has been working as a ski/snowboard guide in Japan for a decade. He also has over 20 years experience as a professional photographer and cinematographer worldwide. His images have graced publications across the globe. When he is not working with our valued clients he can be found out shooting and guiding professional athletes/ film crews or travelling to hidden places for another editorial assignment.
Darren's qualifications include: Avalanche Operations Level 1, Wilderness First Responder, CPR/AED, Commercial UAV license, specialist camera operator.
Photography | Film | Design & Web | Marketing
ELSIE NIELSEN
Elsie oversees all aspects of Niseko Photography & Guiding. She has worked in marketing and management roles for over 16 years and also as a photographer and designer for the past 7 years. Elsie is passionate about art, the mountains and enriching experiences. Her skills with both a camera or computer are only matched by her passion for the outdoors and snowboarding. She loves getting out with clients and capturing unforgettable moments forever.
Mission
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- Our mission declares our purpose as a company and serves as the standard against which we weigh our actions and decisions:
- Inspire moments of pure happiness
- Create magnificent art
- Love Japan, its people and environment
Vision
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- Our vision guides every aspect of our business by describing what we need to accomplish in order to continue achieving sustainable, quality growth.
- People: Have the happiest staff in Niseko
- Portfolio: Produce the highest quality images and video in Hokkaido
- Partners: Make customers and stakeholders feel a part of our extended family
- Planet: Respect and support the local community and aim for a zero carbon footprint
- Profit: Increase long-term return whilst maximising staff and client satisfaction
- Productivity: Be a highly recognised, responsive and fast-moving organisation
Values
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- Our values serve as a compass for our actions and describe how we behave in the world.
- Innovation: Think outside the box and share artistic expression
- Collaboration: Leverage collective genius
- Integrity: Be real and be safe
- Passion: Be ‘stoked’
- Diversity: Be inclusive and respectful
- Community: Show genuine care for the community and environment
- Quality: Not just quantity