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Price and Booking guide
4 Kind session:
3 and half Hours Session or 2 hours
- 2 hours until 3.5 hours maximum (morning starts from 8 or 9 am while afternoon starts from 1 pm)
- maximum 2 places
- 180+ photos retouched (up to 300 photos)
- 50.000 Yen in USD it is 334 USD (including my transport to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara)
- maximum 5 people and there is additional fee if exceed than 5 people
- you can do only for 2 hours or maximum 3,5 hours as long as it is max 2 places
- Actual photoshoot time is 1hr + 1hr the other 1.5 hr is used as buffer time, for changing kimono, moving from 1st place to another place or if you late.
- If you only take 1 place, then maximum photoshoot is 2hr
- all un-edited photos (JPEG) will be given if you request in advance
1 Hours Session
- 1 hour
- maximum 1 place
- 90+ photos retouched (up to 150 photos)
- 30.000 Yen, in USD it is 200 USD (including my transport to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara)
- maximum 5 people and there is additional fee if exceed than 5 people
- all un-edited photos (JPEG) will be given if you request in advance
or
Special Night Photography
- (not suit with kids or group this is for couple only)
- 1 hour
- At Potoncho Kyoto
- 90+ photos retouched (up to 80 photos)
- 30.000 Yen in USD it is 200 USD (including my transport to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara)
- all un-edited photos will be given
- Please refer to here for photos (what does it looks like?)
NEW! White and Black Photoshoot (only for couple)
- less than 1 hour
- maximum 1 place
- 40+ photos retouched (up to 70 photos)
- 15.000 Yen in USD it is 100 USD (including my transport to Kyoto and Osaka)
- Only for a person who like black and white (there is no color photos taken on photospot)
- We will shoot on the place suit for Black and White
- It is like Cafe, Street, Station, random place suit for black and white vibe
- Never try? try it
Things to note and take care of:
As a professional photographer, I will not be able to help you with what a tour normally provides, such as booking a restaurant, securing transportation, booking your kimono, or picking you up from hotel. That said, I can help you travel easier during the photo session.
You can always ask me about recommended places to take photos, but as I am not a tour guide, my recommendations may be limited. If necessary, I would recommend booking a tour or guide to make your travel smooth. I am sure you will have a better experience.
FAQ:
Q: What Camera are you using?
A: Leica SL3 and SL2 and 5 lenses Summilux SL 50mm f1,4 Super Vario Elmar 16-35mm f3,5, Thambar 90mm, Summicron 90mm, Apo Vario Elmarit 90 - 280
Q: 3,5 hours course is best choice?
A: Yes, it actually 2 hours combined with 1,5 hours in the middle. It is more cheaper from regular 2 hours, it also more relaxed.
Q: Will we only get photos according to our session?
A: Yes. In practice, I will take more photos than the allocated photo number. For example, if you have 120 photos session, I will take photos more than 120, such as 150 photos or so. But if you and me have a good vibes during photography session I do not mind give you more than 120 photos, just show the best you can for this photoshoot.
Q: Why there are no edited photos in JPEG format to be given?
A: I took direct JPG pictures or unedited but also retouched all pictures after that so you can have both version. But if you still insist to have RAW files, please look this
Q: How long is the editing process?
A: Right after informing which photos you want, I will finish the editing process within 1 or 2 days. But in High Session like Sakura, Thanksgiving or End of new year it will took 3 to 5 days maximum.
Q: How will you deliver our photos?
A: The photos will be available on my website in a secure and private album collection. You can download the photos through the album collection.
Q: How long do you keep the photos?
A: The photos will be available as long as I can manage. I would recommend you to have your own backup in case there are unforeseen circumstances.
Q: I want to rent a kimono, can you rent it for me?
A: Unfortunately, I cannot provide such a service. I have prepared a list of recommended kimono shops for you in the following link:
https://www.michaelcalbera.jp/blog/kimono-rental/
Please book a kimono shop closest to your photo session place.
Q: How can I book your service or consult about the photo’s session date?
A: To make a booking, you will be required to make a 20% down payment via Stripe(CC), PayPal or Japanese Bank transfer. Please provide your e-mail so I can send the invoice to you. The rest of the payment (80%) should be paid by cash when we meet during the photo session. Or the other option is paying full by CC or Paypal but it is additional 4% charge. To consult about the photo’s session date, please contact me directly.
Q: What kind of editing do you cover?
A: https://www.michaelcalbera.jp/blog/editing-detail/
Q: I have more questions!
A: Please get in touch with me for further information.
