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Women aged 18 and over. No modeling experience required — we're happy to start slow if this is your first time in front of a camera.

Portrait photography is our main focus, and most shoots stay entirely within that — if that's all you're interested in, that's completely fine, and nothing else is expected. For models who'd like to explore further, we also offer gravure (usually swimsuit-based) and more expressive concepts, but only ever with your explicit agreement, worked out over LINE beforehand. Video shoots (e.g. for YouTube) may occasionally be requested too.

Message us on LINE and we'll chat about the vibe, location, and timing. We'll ask for a few quick photos — face, upper body, full body — just so we know who we're meeting. We usually kick off with a casual meetup somewhere public, like a café — more of a quick hello than a formal interview, and it's completely fine to change your mind at that point (just note we won't be able to cover transport if you do). After that, it's a relaxed, easygoing shoot — not a rigid list of poses to get through.

Nothing special required — your everyday clothing is fine. If there's an outfit you'd like to wear, we'll plan the shoot around it. Any questions are best asked while we're arranging the details.

For details on public/private photo choices and how photos are delivered, see "Photo Handling" below.

No, not at all. Whether any photo gets published anywhere is something we discuss after the shoot. If you'd rather keep everything private, that's completely fine.

By default, we don't really plan around avoiding your face during the shoot. That said, depending on the situation, we may be able to work with shots from behind, silhouettes, or angles where your face isn't clearly visible — just ask. If a particular photo turns out to be one where you're not identifiable, we're happy to discuss making just that one public.

As a rule, we ask that no one else attend the shoot. That said, if the person you'd bring is happy to join as a model herself, we'd welcome her.

Yes — if things go well, we're happy to shoot together again. As we build a working relationship, we may occasionally ask about publishing a particular photo.

As a guideline, ¥3,000–5,000 per hour is our baseline for portrait shoots. If you care about the setting or want a more relaxed pace, our day-trip expedition shoots (from ¥15,000) may suit you better. If you're open to it, gravure (usually swimsuit-based) and more expressive concepts pay more — entirely optional, and only with your agreement, worked out over LINE beforehand. Payment is either handed to you in cash on the day, or by bank transfer (if you can share your account details beforehand or on the day, we'll transfer it on the spot). Transportation costs are paid separately, agreed in advance. Any venue fees, local transport, or meals on the day are covered by us.

If you're a foreign resident or student in Japan, the same rates and payment methods above apply. If you're here as a tourist, we're happy to do things a little differently — instead of cash, we'll send you your photos and treat you to a meal of your choice (Japanese food, within a reasonable budget) as a thank-you for your time.

Not as a default — here in Japan, arrangements like this are usually agreed through conversation rather than a signed release, and that's the approach we take too. Everything is worked out over LINE beforehand, which keeps a written record of what was agreed. If you'd feel more comfortable with a signed release form, just let us know and we'll arrange one.

We'll either postpone, move somewhere sheltered, or — with your agreement — switch to an indoor location.

Alongside individual shoots, we occasionally run small photo sessions with a few models. If you'd be interested in that as well, feel free to mention it when you reach out.

We're also looking for English-speaking staff to help with coordination, communication, and shoots — photographers, coordinators, social media, and more. Most roles are open; reach out via LINE if you're interested.