I love you more than word can wield the matter, Dearer than eye-sight, space and liberty
Shakespeare, King Lear, 1.1
The world’s biggest city Tokyo has photo opportunities full of ancient tradition or the ultra-modern, and all kinds of (sometimes slightly weird) variations in between.
But an engagement photo-shoot/pre-wedding shoot is not just memorable locations – we think it should be a fun memorable few hours or even a day. We live here, speak both English and Japanese and are excited to show you around.
For those interested in camera gear, we generally use the full frame Sony A7RII camera with the Sony 24-70mm F4 and the Sony 70-200mm F4 lenses, but sometimes bring along the Batis 25mm F2 and the Sony 55mm F1.8 lens, and the Sony A6300 camera. Flashes are Nissin with the Commander Air 1 remote.
Choose from two pre-wedding photography styles
- C PhotoGraphic Recommended – we have selected the best locations in Tokyo for you, you just need to choose which of those locations you prefer and your photographer
- C PhotoGraphic Custom – a location of your choice. You choose the location or even just the type of shoot you are looking for and we put together the perfect package. Your location style, C Photographic photo style.
C PhotoGraphic has selected the following 6 locations in Tokyo, just let us know which of these locations you prefer.
//your photographer choose between Chris Moore, the lead photographer for C PhotoGraphic, or Yosuke Kinoshita, our associate Japanese photographer.
//optional kimono rental and hair/makeup is available. Please see details below.
//your photos at least 60 photos (plus at least another 15 photos for the optional location) are selected from a much larger number, edited and retouched, and then made available for viewing, as a slideshow and for download from a private link.
1 :: traditional Meiji shrine and more
We head first to the Meiji Shrine, just a few minutes walk from the fashionable Harajuku area, to experience traditional Japan amongst a quiet forest. We can then wander to Yoyogi Park next door for more open spaces, or across to Harajyuku to spot the latest trends. Our most popular course.
Photography by Chris Moore, 55,000 yen
Photography by Yosuke Kinoshita, 35,000 yen
option > + Shibuya crossing, +15,000 yen
:: some photos from Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and Shibuya crossing are here
More information on Meiji Shrine is here
Take a relaxing stroll together around the expansive Hamarikyu gardens. A great all year round garden with sakura in spring, red leaves in autumn, and great Japanese flavored locations in between
Photography by Chris Moore, 55,000 yen
Photography by Yosuke Kinoshita, 35,000 yen
option > + Tokyo Tower or Shiodome area, +15,000 yen
:: some photos from Hamarikyu Park are here
More information on Hamarikyu park here
The popular tourist Asakusa area, plus Ueno Park or Sumida Park. Asakusa is busy and can be frantic but the Sumida Japanese garden is relatively quiet and the Sumida riverside has a cool breeze on a hot day.
Photography by Chris Moore, 55,000 yen
Photography by Yosuke Kinoshita, 35,000 yen
option > + Ameyoko, +15,000 yen
:: some photos from Sumida Park and Sumida River are here
More information on Asakusa here
Koishikawa Korakuen Park is one of the oldest and most beautiful public gardens in Tokyo, with a small shrine and Japanese gate for those ‘taken in Japan’ photos.
Photography by Chris Moore, 55,000 yen
Photography by Yosuke Kinoshita, 35,000 yen
option > + Kagurazaka traditional street machiya, +15,000 yen
:: some photos from Koishikawa Korakuen Park are here
More information on the Koishikawa Korakuen Park here
Tokyo station has been refurbished and the iconic facade makes a beautiful backdrop. The fashionable Marunouchi area between the station and the Imperial Palace gives style and class to any photo shoot.
Photography by Chris Moore, 55,000 yen
option > + Imperial Palace East Garden, +15,000 yen
:: some photos from Marunouchi and Tokyo Station are here
More information on Marunouchi here
The unique alleys crammed with tiny bars of the Golden Gai and the nearby Shinjuku. Best in the evening, at night. Photography in the Golden Gai requires a permit which we can arrange.
Photography by Chris Moore, 65,000 yen (includes photography permit fee for the Golden Gai).
option > + Shinjuku Chuo Park, +15,000 yen
:: some photos from the Golden Gai and Shinjuku area are here
More information on the Golden Gai is here
Options
Hair and makeup :: her – 25,000 yen, him – 3,000 yen. Our make up artist Yuko will come to your hotel room and make sure you look the best for the shoot. Yuko also attends the duration of the shoot to make sure you keep looking your best until the end.
Kimono rental and hair/make up:: from 40,000 yen. Includes kimono rental, and hair/make up and kimono fitting by Yuko in your hotel room. You choose the kimono online from an extensive selection and we have it delivered to your hotel room the day before.
Choose a location, or let us know the kind of location you have in mind, and we will customize a memorable photo shoot just for the two of you. We can arrange hair and makeup, kimono rental if necessary, and transport.
Prices will depend on location but photography for a three hour shoot with photo album starts from 85,000 yen. Let Kanako know some ideas you have and we can craft the perfect photo shoot experience.
//your photographer will be Chris Moore, the lead photographer for C PhotoGraphic
//includes 10 page hardcover album and at least 100 edited high resolution photos (no watermark) available by download link
//option 1 hair and makeup, including attendance during the shoot, for 25,000 yen
//option 2 album upgrade to 20 pages and/or larger size
85,000 yen~
// payment. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking.
C PhotoGraphic Recommended deposit – 20,000 yen
C PhotoGraphic Custom – 50,000 yen
Payment is by credit card via PayPal – you do not send us your credit card information and a PayPal account is not required. If you are based in Japan then a bank transfer is an option. The remaining amount is due in yen cash on the day, or by credit card through PayPal after the day.
