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Our professional photographers can give you the greatest souvenir of all-high quality pictures taken of you around Sensoji temple.
※Please let us know in your reservation if you would like to have a photography service. There is a slight possibility that photographers may not be available if you make your reservation on that day before, or the day of your visit to our store.
The price list for the photography service（Photography fee does not include kimono rental）
| Length of Photoshoot | Price | Number of Photos | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | 16,000 yen | un-retouched all photos: around 50 photos Edited pictures: 9 photos provided Editing details：color tone adjustment |
up to 2 people |
| 60 minutes | 27,000 yen | un-retouched all photos: around 80 photos Edited pictures: 12 photos provided Editing details：Natural retouching such as color tone, wrinkle removal, blot removal, dark circle removal |
up to 3 people |
| 90 minutes | 38,000 yen | un-retouched all photos: around 100 photos Edited pictures: 18 photos provided Editing details：Natural retouching such as color tone, wrinkle removal, blot removal, dark circles removal |
up to 5 people |
＜Flow of photo delivery >
- Unretouched photo data will be emailed to you within 7 days after the shooting date.
- Please download the JPG file from the Google drive link in the email.
- After downloading the un-retouched photos, please choose photos that you would like our photographer to edit.
- Please tell us the filenames for each photo.
- (30 minutes session: 9 photos, 60 minutes session: 12 photos, 90 minutes session 18 photos)
- After confirming the file names, we will send you edited photos in JPG format via a Google drive link within 3 weeks.
- The link is valid for 30 days, please download them within this time.
＜Disclaimer>
- Please note that we do not accept any refunds for any reason, even if you are not satisfied with the photos photographer edited.
- Please note that we are not responsible for any accidents or injuries that may occur during the shooting.
- In the unlikely event that there is a problem with providing photos, we will do our best to resolve the problem, but in case of unable to provide the photos, we will refund the full amount of the photography plan you ordered. We will not be able to offer any other compensation such as compensation or secondary damage.
- The portrait rights of the photo belong to the customer and the copyright belongs to the photographer & Kimono Rental Yae. We may ask for customer’s permission to use customer’s photos on our website or SNS. Customers photos won’t be posted without customer’s permission.
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Photography FAQs
- Can I still have a photoshoot if I didn't make a reservation?
- Unreserved photoshoot service can only be arranged if our photographer is available.
If their schedules are full, we will not be able to provide the service.
Please make sure to book in advance to secure a session. - When will I receive the photos?
- Unretouched photos will be emailed to you within 7 days after shooting date.
After we have confirmed the photos you’ve chosen, edited photos will be emailed to you within 3 weeks.
Please refer to our "Photography" Page for more information. - Where will the photoshoot take place? Can I go somewhere else like Meiji Jingu temple or Nezu?
- The shooting service provided by YAE only takes place around Sensoji Temple and Asakusa main street.
Our photographer cannot take customers outside Asakusa area. - Do you have a studio for photoshoot?
- We only provide outdoor shooting service.
- Can I extend the shooting time?
- We can only accommodate time extension in the case that our photographer does not already have another booking lined up.
Please inquire as soon as possible via email if you have a change of mind. - If it’s raining or snowing, will the shoot be cancelled?
- The photoshoot can still take place if it rains or snows. It also allows for a different mood and tone of the photos!
It is also possible to rearrange the date of shooting if the weather is unfavorable for you, please contact us well in advance for rearrangement. - Is it possible to take photos after sunset?
- Without sunlight, the photo quality will drop due to inadequate lighting.
We strongly recommend having the photoshoot before the sun sets as we do not provide additional lighting.