Q & A
Please note
I am just a freelance photographer.
not tour guide sorry about that.
Please do some research by yourself first if it’s information that you can find on internet.
I gently would like to reply back to you one by one but
please note that I probably would turn down your request
if you ask me over and over about questions on this page
or no any research by yourself.
Q.Where do you recommend for shooting for us…..What’s the best location for us.
A.At least I need to know what kind of situations and vibes you’re looking for and I’m not sure your priorities such as you’d like to avoid crowds, to have photos with sakura, in shrine, good access from your accommodation etc. Please tell me about it first. You can also refer to my photo galleries where you can get some helpful information about busyness and vibe they have or do some research a bit by yourself please.
Q.What time do you recommend for photo shoot.
A.At least I need to know what kind of vibes you’re looking for. If you want to avoid crowds, early morning is the only way. If you don’t mind crowds, it depends on places or the time of year, but when the sun does not rise high such as sunrise or before sunset is the best because of the soft sunlight.
Q.How can we avoid crowds?
A.If you would like to take photos at the famous sightseeing spots, early morning like start at 7am 8am is the only way.
Q.How much is transportation fee ?
A.Hard to tell if you don’t tell me where you’d like to photograph. They are just roughly estimate when I use public transportation.
Kyoto City ¥800〜2500
Osaka City ¥3000〜
Shiga ¥2500〜
Around Kobe¥3000〜
Nara ¥3000〜
Q.What if the weather forecast say it rains on the day?
A.I would try to be flexible depending on the season but basically I will talk with you until 18:00 on the day before the shoot to decide if we can do or we should put it off. You can put it off for free within 3 months anytime.
I would not accept your change of the schedule based on the weather forecast or forecast of Sakura, autumn leaves up to the day before the shooting.
Q.How long will it take for delivery?
A.Normally within a month or two months. It depends on how busy the season is. ※ Immediate delivery(within a week)¥3300
Q.How can I pay?
A.Only cash on the day of the shooting please.
Q.Do I need pay deposit?
A.NO, you don’t need to pay it.
Q.Can I use credit card?
A.Unfortunately no.
Q.Can I have photos without editing?
A.Unfortunately no.
Q.Can you fix pimples and blemishes?
A.Unfortunately no.
Q.Is it possible to modify the shape of face, body and costume?
A.Unfortunately no.
Q.How much does it cost to travel?
A.Travel expenses from Kyoto will be charged, but it will change depending on the shooting location and
whether I will be staying, so please let me know your specific desired shooting location.
Q.Is it possible to bring in items?
A.It is possible, but we would appreciate it if you could let me know what you will bring in advance thanks.
Q.How far can you travel?
A.Available all over Japan and overseas. Since I have lived abroad for several years, I am able to communicate in English.
Q.Can we rent outfits??
A.Unfortunately no.
Q.Where will we put hair make up on?
A.Normally the hair makeup artist who I refer to will come to your accommodation
Q.Can I put makeup on by myself?
A.Yes no problem.
Q.How can I rent kimonos before 9am?
A.I’m sorry but I only can give you a referral to my partner shop, which open at 9 am. Kimono rental business is not my business.
Things you can do are
① Ask my partner shop for early preparation.
② Find another kimono shops by yourself which open early or ask them for early preparation.
③ Rent kimonos day before the shooting and ask the hotel you stay. They might offer that service If it’s the traditional hotel.
④ Rent kimonos day before the shooting, my mother (Kimono teacher) dress you in kimono in the morning( Fitting fee charged ) only for two adults
Sorry for this inconvenience.
Q.How can I rent kimonos before 9am?
A.I’m sorry but I only can give you a referral to my partner shop, which open at 9 am. Kimono rental business is not my business.
Things you can do are
① Ask my partner shop for early preparation.
② Find another kimono shops by yourself which open early or ask them for early preparation.
③ Rent kimonos day before the shooting and ask the hotel you stay. They might offer that service If it’s the traditional hotel.
④ Rent kimonos day before the shooting, my mother (Kimono teacher) dress you in kimono in the morning( Fitting fee charged ) only for two adults
Sorry for this inconvenience.