Travel Portraits
60 min
¥30,000Launch price ¥27,000
10 photographs · 1 retouched
Trip photos that do not look like trip photos.
Kansai Snaps.
Photo Sessions
Longer sessions available
See the photos →Website Launch OfferSave up to ¥10,000
Book direct and save on every session
Special introductory pricing while we celebrate the launch of our new website.
Book a session
Recommended
Signature Session
90 min
¥45,000Launch price ¥40,000
20 photographs · 4 retouched
More of the city, and more of you in it.
Half-Day Photo Experience
4 hours
¥90,000Launch price ¥80,000
35 photographs · 8 retouched
By hour two it stops being a photoshoot.
Sessions are walking portrait sessions: we meet at a starting point and shoot while strolling through the streets. We choose spots as we go, based on what you like and the mood of the day, so backgrounds and locations may change during the shoot.
- * All prices include Japanese consumption tax.
- * Walking and travel time is included in the session time.
- * For long-distance travel or shooting in a separate area, please ask in advance.
Specialty Sessions
Custom quotedProposal / Surprise Shoots
From ¥55,000
Planning and coordination included, so the moment is captured exactly as you imagined.
Request a quoteProfessional Photos
High quality, fully edited.
Great Locations
Hidden gems to iconic spots.
Local Insider
15+ yrs in Japan · EN / ES / 日本語
Fast Delivery
Online album 1–2 weeks after you choose.
Options & add-ons
- Extra person (each)
- +¥5,000
- Extend 30 min
- +¥7,000
- All non-miss shotsEvery usable frame, with colour and exposure corrected. Not individually retouched.
- +¥9,000
- All images edited in my styleEvery usable frame hand-edited. Quoted per session.
- On request
- Extra images
- ¥1,500 / photo (5 for ¥6,000)
- Special retouch (composite / detailed)
- from ¥2,500 / photo
- Longer or multi-area sessions
- On request
How to Book
- 1
Send an enquiry
Use the form and tell me what you have in mind.
- 2
Confirm details
We discuss date, time, location, and what you want.
- 3
Payment
Secure your booking via deposit or full payment, sent by Square.
- 4
Photo shoot
Good times shooting awesome photos around Kansai.
- 5
Choose, then receive
You pick your favourites; the finished album follows in 1–2 weeks.
FAQ
- Is this a good idea if it's my first time in Japan?
- Definitely. A lot of my clients are first-timers, and half the fun is exploring while we shoot. You don't need to know the city. I lead the way and handle the route.
- I'm awkward in front of a camera. Do you help with posing?
- That's the whole point of booking me. I tell you where to stand, how to angle your body, what to do with your hands, where to look and when to move. That runs the whole way through. You need no experience whatsoever; thinking of the poses is my job, not yours.
- What happens if it rains?
- We can reschedule, or shoot anyway. Covered arcades, cafés and neon-lit streets look great in the rain. Moving the date or the location for weather costs nothing. A change for other reasons may carry a fee depending on the situation. It's your call on the day.
- Can you recommend photo locations?
- That's my favourite part. Tell me the mood you want (historic, neon, quiet backstreets, iconic) and I'll suggest spots in Osaka, Kyoto or Nara that fit and photograph beautifully.
- Can we wear kimono?
- Yes, and it looks wonderful on camera, especially in Kyoto. Rental isn't included, but I'll point you to good rental shops and we'll build the shoot around it.
- How many photos do we get?
- From 30 fully edited images on the Travel Portraits session up to 100 on the Half-Day. Every delivered photo is colour- and exposure-corrected.
- When will we get our photos?
- Within 48 hours of the shoot I send you a PDF of every frame I took. You pick your favourites and reply with the numbers. The finished album follows 1 to 2 weeks after that, as a private online album you can download and share.
- Can families or groups book?
- Absolutely. Solo, couples, families and groups of friends are all welcome. Just tell me the headcount when you book so we allow enough time.
- Can you help us plan the route?
- Yes. For the longer sessions I map out a walking route so the locations flow and we're not backtracking. You just show up and enjoy the day.
- Do you do proposals or surprise shoots?
- I do. Discreet proposals and surprise shoots are one of my specialty sessions. Message me the plan and I'll help you pull it off.
- What should we wear?
- Whatever feels like you. Solid colours read well against busy streets; bring a second outfit if you'd like variety. I'm happy to advise once we've picked the locations.
- Can I book last minute?
- Often yes, depending on the calendar. Send me your dates and I'll tell you what's open. Last minute is always worth asking about.
Cancellations & Rescheduling
Rescheduling
- I'll do my best to accommodate date changes.
- Feel free to reach out for rain, illness, or anything else.
Paying for your session
- Payment is by card, through a Square link I send you once the details are set.
- Booking more than 6 weeks ahead? You're welcome to pay a deposit to hold your date instead of the full amount. Just ask.
- If you pay a deposit, the balance is due 10 days before the shoot.
- Otherwise, payment is in full when the booking is confirmed.
Cancellations
- 8 or more days before the shoot: no cancellation fee (a paid deposit is still kept)
- 7–2 days before: 50% of the session fee
- Day before / same day: 100% of the session fee
- We keep whichever is greater: your deposit, or the amount above. Never both.
Where we can shoot
Anywhere you like. If you have not decided, these are the ones I suggest most.
Osaka
Portraits through Dotonbori's neon, retro Shinsekai, and the backstreet cafés of Nakazakicho, the Osaka most visitors walk straight past.
Dotonbori, Namba, Tenma, Nakazakicho
Kyoto
A Kyoto photo session in Gion and the old lanes of Higashiyama, the Arashiyama bamboo, or the Fushimi Inari torii, early enough to beat the crowds.
Gion, Higashiyama, Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & more
Nara
Portraits among the deer of Nara Park and the temples around Todaiji, an easy half-day trip from Osaka or Kyoto.
Nara Park, Todaiji, shrines & more
Somewhere else in mind? Just ask.
Have something special in mind?
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, creating YouTube content, planning a surprise proposal, organizing an event, or simply have a unique idea, we'd love to create a personalized experience with you.
Contact us for a custom quote