Frequently Asked Questions

Send the booking form, I look it over and message you, you create a Lovegraph account, I link it to your booking — and once you pay, your date is officially yours. Nothing is locked in until that payment, so you can change your plan, spot or timing right up to it.

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Usually up to 3 months in advance. For places that need a flight from Tokyo, I sometimes open bookings around 6 months ahead — just ask.

By credit card, through Lovegraph — VISA, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, Diners and Discover all work. Everything is charged in Japanese yen.

Yes — it's a single payment for the full amount, made through Lovegraph. Your date is confirmed the moment it's done.

Yes! You can change your plan, spot, or time right up until you pay — nothing is locked in before that. So send the form casually. After payment, message me and we'll see what's possible (see the cancellation policy below).

Before payment, nothing is locked — you can change or cancel freely. After payment, the short version — cancel 10+ days ahead: free / 1–9 days: 50% / on the day: 100%. To postpone, let me know at least 5 days ahead and I'll move it if I'm free. Full details are on my Payment Policy page.

For most plans, we meet on a video call about a month before. It's mostly so we can get to know each other and talk through the places, the vibe, and anything you're wondering about. (For 1-hour plans, we just sort this out over chat.)

Not at all — that's my job! I'll guide you the whole way. You just come and have fun.

We'll figure it out together before the day. As a rule of thumb, colors that complement each other (rather than matching exactly) photograph beautifully.

Yes — with the Styling option (from ¥50,000) I'll find an English-friendly artist and handle all the communication for you.

I don't, but I'm happy to point you to good rental shops that work well for visitors from overseas.

Your booked time is entirely yours. Walking and travel between locations counts as part of that time — so a longer plan simply means more places we can explore together.

Short answer: the lighter, the better. For most couple shoots you won't need a change of clothes or flowers, so ideally come with no bag at all — or just the bare minimum.

If your bag suits your outfit and looks good in photos, absolutely bring it. Anything else has to be set down for every shot — I'm happy to carry something small for you, but a big bag means stopping to put it down again and again, and keeping half an eye on it makes the whole shoot less smooth. So if you can, leave your luggage at your hotel or pop it in a coin locker before we meet.

Shooting a wedding, or anything with outfit changes or flowers? Just let me know beforehand roughly how much you'll be bringing, and I'll plan around it.

Video isn't part of my plans — I'm there to shoot stills.

That said, I often grab a few casual behind-the-scenes clips on my phone while we're out. That's not a service, just something I enjoy doing — so if you'd like some, just ask.

If you're after proper video, it isn't something I offer as standard, but depending on the shoot I can sometimes arrange it for an extra fee. I can't promise it every time, so please ask early rather than counting on it.

Light rain — we go with umbrellas or find a sheltered spot (rain can actually make magical photos). Heavy rain — we can cancel or reschedule for free (I make that call).

Just let me know and it's fine — the time simply comes off the end of the shoot. (If I haven't heard from you 15 minutes after our start time, it counts as a cancellation with no refund.) Trains are more reliable than taxis in Tokyo traffic — if you do take one, aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early.

Most places are fine. A few spots need a permit, which you'd arrange — but ask me anytime and I'll help you figure it out.

Anywhere from 1 week to a month, depending on the plan — delivered to your Lovegraph page.

High-resolution JPEGs you can download anytime — and they stay available for as long as Lovegraph runs, so there's no rush.

Yes — with the Unedited photos option (¥33,000) you get every shot I took, exactly as shot.

I do basic touch-ups (like a stray blemish), but I won't reshape you. Honestly, your natural self is the beautiful part — and that's what I want you to keep.

Yes! Mt. Fuji +¥20,000, Kyoto/Osaka +¥35,000, and more — just ask about the spot you have in mind.

Yes — I shoot overseas too. Just message me and let's talk.