Before Your Shoot: We'll begin by setting up a consultation to explore your vision. Together, we'll design a fully personalized package and select the perfect location for your session. We handle every detail, ensuring your experience is enjoyable and completely stress-free. We'll meet in person or via zoom to discuss your look, shoot location, shot list, detailed pricing, timing and more. We'll work together to create your dream shoot!

Day Of Your Shoot: We'll begin the day with hair, makeup, and styling near your selected location. From there, we’ll dive into your photo session, where I’ll be by your side to capture each moment and guide you throughout, ensuring you're photographed in your best light!

After Your Shoot: We'll return to home base where you can unwind , select your favorite images for retouching and view our product line. We offer a beautiful range of heirloom print products, crafted by our favorite artisans! Within two weeks you will receive your retouched photos in a private online gallery and your products in approximately three.

The portrait experience

Kimono experience

Before Your Shoot: We'll begin by setting up a consultation to explore your vision and choose the ideal kimono for your session from our large selection. Together, we'll design a fully personalized package and select the perfect location for your session. We handle every detail, ensuring your experience is enjoyable and completely stress-free. We'll meet in person or via zoom to discuss your look, shoot location, shot list, detailed pricing, timing and more. We'll work together to create your dream shoot!

Day Of Your Shoot: We'll begin the day with hair, makeup, and / or styling near your selected location. From there, we’ll dive into your photo session, where I’ll be by your side to capture each moment and guide you throughout, ensuring you're photographed in your best light! Our retouching process means you can rest easy, even with young children who haven't worn kimono before! No matter what happens during the course of your shoot your hair, makeup and kimono will be picture perfect in your photos. 

After Your Shoot: Following your shoot, we'll return to home base where you can unwind , select your favorite images for purchase and retouching and view our product line. We offer a beautiful range of heirloom print products, crafted by our favorite artisans to help your memories last forever. Within two weeks, you'll receive your finished gallery! Within two weeks you will receive your retouched photos in a private online gallery and your products in approximately three.

Consultation: Customizing your shoot to capture your vision in a magical way is our goal. We'll begin with a phone, zoom or in person session to discuss your purpose (kekkonshiki, miyamairi, shichi-go-san, graduation, etc), look, location, accessories, shot list, detailed pricing, timing and more. Let's work together to create your dream shoot!

Hair + Makeup: Leave your worries behind! I want everyone who steps in from of my camera to look and feel their very best! Together, we'll create a look that gives you confidence and gets you excited to be photographed! For young children, we offer point makeup (eyes, lips, cheeks) and hair styling.  

Wardrobe + Accessories: We'll work with you to create the perfect ensemble, whether you're wearing your own garments or choosing from our in-house collection of kimono and accessories (package pricing varies according to the kimono type chosen).

Photo Session: Our photo sessions generally last 2 hours. We operate on-location to create boutique imagery in beautiful locations. We'll guide you in choosing the perfect place from our large list of venues and secure a nearby preparation space. Indoor and long-distance travel options are also available. 

Design and Ordering: After your photoshoot, we'll select your favorite images for retouching and build your package. We'll also discuss add-ons, print product and delivery options.

Pricing: Packages begin at $1500, while our clients often invest an average of $2500. Ask about our promotions and incentives for your milestone celebrations or when working with local kimono dressers.

Kimono experience

All Packages Include: Consultation, Hair + Makeup, Wardrobe + Accessory Access, On-Location Photo Session, Instant Reveal + Photo Selection, Professional Image Retouching,  Professional Print Products