Tokyo Portrait Sessions from $420 · Signature packages from $1,650, with standard location permits included.

No tax added and no seasonal pricing.

Fast delivery: your full edited gallery within 3 weeks (often 2), and with Photo + Video, your reels within 2 days.

Portrait permit fees are added to your quote, and Portrait clients pay their own entry tickets.

Tokyo Packages & Prices

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Just Show Up Tokyo Photography Pricing 2026: Pre-wedding, engagement, and portrait sessions starting at $420.

Professional bilingual photographer in Tokyo with kimono experts. Transparent packages with stunning cinematic results for couples and families.

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Custom & Bespoke Options available for larger weddings, family sessions, or unique requests. Prices are starting points for standard 2026 packages and change only if you ask for something custom, such as extra time, extra locations or add-ons. Our prices never go up in peak season, so a cherry blossom or autumn leaf date costs the same as any other day of the year.

Video Note: Photo + Video packages include vertical, social-media-ready reels, about 60–90 seconds each, delivered within 2 days of your shoot: 1 reel with Tokyo Love Story, 2 with Extended Love Story, 2 with Half-Day Styled Elopement and 4 with Full-Day Tokyo Romance. Need them sooner? Same-day rush is quoted on request, delivered by 11 PM JST that night, if our schedule allows.

Highlight film add-on (Signature Photo + Video packages): Add a cinematic highlight film, a horizontal edit of your day, one minute for every hour of coverage (2 to 6 minutes), plus bonus short reels. Tokyo Love Story: 2-minute film, 2 reels total, $400. Extended Love Story: 3-minute film, 4 reels total, $600. Half-Day: 4-minute film, 4 reels total, $800. Full-Day: 6-minute film, 6 reels total, $1,200. Your first reels arrive within 2 days; the film and bonus reels come with your photo gallery.

Still deciding? Learn more about Lester and the ILUMINI team, or read reviews from past clients around the world.

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Signature Pre-Wedding & Engagement Stories

Spring 2027 cherry blossom dates are now open. Blossoms usually peak in late March to early April, these dates fill first, and our prices never go up in peak season. Many parks restrict shoots during bloom, so we plan only where photography is allowed, handle the permits, and start early to beat the crowds.

Cinematic, narrative-driven experiences with professional coordination. Includes a kimono expert with a bride's or women's kimono rental. We highly recommend having your makeup artist stay for the whole shoot. After many years of doing this, I've seen what a difference it makes. Hair and makeup stay fresh through wind, heat and outfit changes, and your dress, veil or kimono always sits just right. Your makeup artist also helps with your dress as you walk through parks, along the gravel paths common at Japan's shrines and temples, or through Tokyo's bustling streets. You can imagine how helpful an extra pair of hands can be! You can relax and enjoy the day knowing you look your best in every photo. — Lester

Signature Pre-Wedding Stories vs Tokyo Portrait Sessions

Signature Pre-Wedding & Engagement Stories are our premium, cinematic experiences designed for couples who want a more intentional, story-driven photoshoot. These are higher-investment packages that include:

  • Significantly more time (2–6 hours)

  • Professional coordination and planning

  • Kimono expert (with a bride's or women's kimono rental)

  • Multiple outfit changes and styling support

  • Advanced storytelling and location scouting

Perfect for couples seeking a luxurious, stress-free, and highly produced experience.

Tokyo Portrait Sessions are our relaxed, flexible, vacation-style shoots — ideal for couples, families, or anyone wanting beautiful Tokyo memories without the full pre-wedding commitment. These are shorter and more casual:

  • Photographer only

  • 30–90 minutes

  • Quick and easy booking

  • Great for first-time visitors or simpler sessions

In short: Choose Signature Pre-Wedding if you want a full cinematic production with full team support. Choose Portrait Sessions if you want a lighter, more spontaneous, and budget-friendly experience.

All sessions follow our Just Show Up philosophy — we handle the details so you can focus on enjoying the moment.

  • Starting at $1,650 (Photo) / $2,400 (Photo + Video) 2 hours • 1 iconic location • Up to 2 outfits

    80 edited photos · Photo + Video: 1 reel · Rush delivery (1 week): +$250

  • Starting at $2,150 (Photo) / $3,000 (Photo + Video) 3 hours • 2 locations • Up to 2 outfits

    120 edited photos · Photo + Video: 2 reels · Rush delivery (1 week): +$325

  • Starting at $2,600 (Photo) / $3,700 (Photo + Video) 4 hours • Up to 3 locations • Up to 3 outfits

    150 edited photos · Photo + Video: 2 reels · Rush delivery (1 week): +$390

  • Starting at $4,200 (Photo) / $6,000 (Photo + Video) 6 hours • 3–4 locations • Up to 4 outfits

    200 edited photos · Photo + Video: 4 reels · Rush delivery (1 week): +$630

    Need more time? Overtime is available at $250 per 30 minutes, if our schedule allows.

Delivery: your full edited gallery is delivered within 2–3 weeks depending on the season, and never more than 3 weeks. Need it sooner? Rush delivery gets your full gallery to you within 1 week.

No hidden costs, no tax and no payment fees. Pay by bank transfer or card at the same price.

Outfit changes and travel between locations are part of your shoot time. A location is one walkable area (for example, one park or one neighborhood).

We only shoot where photography is allowed. Before we suggest a location, we check its current rules, and we apply for and pay any standard permits ourselves, so you never have to deal with paperwork or worry about being asked to stop.

Inside Tokyo's 23 wards, we cover our own travel costs; you only cover your own. For locations outside the 23 wards, our actual travel costs are added at cost, and we'll quote them before you book.

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Tokyo Portrait Sessions

Relaxed, vacation-style sessions with one photographer, perfect for couples, families, and travelers.

  • 30 min → Starting at $420

    25 edited photos · Rush delivery (1 week): +$65

  • 60 min → Starting at $680

    40 edited photos · Rush delivery (1 week): +$100

  • 60 min → Starting at $750

    45 edited photos · Rush delivery (1 week): +$115

  • 90 min • 2 locations • Up to 2 outfits → Starting at $980

    70 edited photos · Rush delivery (1 week): +$150

  • 60 min → Starting at $880

    50 edited photos · Rush delivery (1 week): +$130

Delivery: your full edited gallery is delivered within 2–3 weeks depending on the season, and never more than 3 weeks. Need it sooner? Rush delivery gets your full gallery to you within 1 week.

Each portrait session includes 1 location and 1 outfit (Extended Adventure: 2 locations and up to 2 outfits). Outfit changes and travel between locations are part of your session time.

Planning Extras

Beyond the photography, we can arrange the rest of your day through trusted partners. Pricing for these extras varies, so we’ll quote on request.

  • Bridal bouquets and boutonnieres: arranged with our partner florists; pricing varies by season and flower availability.

  • Hair and makeup: by industry professionals who have passed our strict skills check. We recommend having your makeup artist stay for the whole shoot, for touch-ups throughout the day and help with your dress.

  • Dress and kimono: rental and styling for Western dresses and traditional kimono.

  • Officiants: for elopements and vow ceremonies.

  • Transportation: private transport between locations on your shoot day.

Looking for something else? Just ask and we’ll do our best to arrange it.