TOKYO INDIE PORTRAITS

A cinematic daytime photoshoot

Relaxed, stylish portraits that turn everyday Tokyo into your own indie movie

FROM ¥27,000

60 or 120 mins

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30 + edited photos

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TOKYO
INDIE
PORTRAItS

A cinematic daytime photoshoot

Relaxed, stylish portraits that turn everyday Tokyo into your own indie movie

Clock showing 3:00
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60 or 120 mins

20 + edited photos

Shibuya / Shinjuku

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FROM ¥27,000

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THE EXPERIENCE

Your own Tokyo indie film, in photoS.

Step into Tokyo for a relaxed daytime portrait session inspired by the quiet, unexpected moments of an indie movie.

From temple grounds and neighbourhood backstreets to lively urban settings, the city becomes part of your story. Explore on foot, pause for photographs, and capture a mix of naturally directed portraits and spontaneous moments along the way.

Natural light, thoughtful framing and atmospheric colour give the photographs a consistent cinematic feel. The mood is understated and stylish, with room for your own personality and the character of each location.

You’ll receive direction throughout the session, so there’s no need to arrive knowing how to pose. Wear something that feels like you and settle into the afternoon.

Perfect for

Solo • Couples • Friends • Families

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Tokyo · Temple grounds • Neighbourhood streets • Urban scenes

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packages

SOLO
60 MIN — ¥27,000 · 30 photos
120 MIN — ¥45,000 · 50 photos

COUPLES + FRIENDS (2 PEOPLE)
60 MIN — ¥33,000 · 40 photos
120 MIN — ¥55,000 · 60 photos

FAMILY + FRIENDS (3 to 6 PEOPLE)
60 MIN — ¥38,000 · 50 photos
120 MIN — ¥60,000 · 70 photos

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TIME

60 or 120 MIN

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  • Prices are per booking. Photo counts are totals for the session.

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THE SETTINGS

DIFFERENT SCENES. YOUR TOKYO.

Tokyo’s character changes from one street to the next. Small shops, passing trains and quiet temple grounds each bring a different feeling to your photographs.

We’ll choose the settings around the mood you’re drawn to, keeping the route relaxed and the portraits connected by the same cinematic style.

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01

SIDE STREETS

WANDER A LITTLE

Small shops, narrow backstreets and unexpected details bring texture to your portraits. A doorway, a faded sign or a patch of afternoon light becomes part of your Tokyo story.

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QUIETER CORNERS

SLOW DOWN

Temple grounds, traditional architecture and pockets of greenery offer space to slow down. Softer light and a gentler pace create room for intimate portraits and small, unhurried moments.

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CITY IN MOTION

FIND YOUR RHYTHM

Passing trains, busy crossings and the flow of people give your portraits a sense of movement. Pause as Tokyo carries on around you, creating frames that feel like a movie still.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

What your session includes

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■ HI-RES EDITED PHOTOS

30–70 high-resolution edited photographs, depending on your package. Thoughtful colour and editing bring a consistent cinematic feel to your finished collection. Standard delivery between 5-7 days.

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A woman in a floral traditional Japanese yukata standing on steps in front of a red torii gate, holding a basket and water bottle.

■ ONLINE GALLERY

View, download and share your finished photographs through a private online gallery, easily accessible on desktop or mobile.

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■ Location GUIDANCE

Explore settings chosen around your preferences, the daylight and the flow of the shoot—from neighbourhood backstreets to quieter corners of Tokyo.

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A woman with glasses and long dark hair, wearing a black shirt and dark pants, standing in a narrow alley with glowing lanterns overhead and autumn-colored leaves hanging above. She has tattoos on her left arm and is looking over her shoulder.

■ DIRECTION THROUGHOUT

No modelling experience needed. You’ll receive relaxed guidance with posing and movement, while leaving room for spontaneous moments and your own personality.

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A mix of close-up portraits, wider city scenes and natural moments that feel connected—like different scenes from your own Tokyo story.

■ A VARIED PORTRAIT SERIES

The Flow

01

MEET + SETTLE IN

Meet Ash at the agreed location, with the mood and route shaped by your conversation before the shoot. Begin with a few easy portraits and simple direction to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

02

EXPLORE + CREATE

Ash guides you through your chosen neighbourhood, finding settings that suit your style and the day’s light. Relaxed direction, natural movement and unexpected moments come together in a portrait series that feels like your own Tokyo story.

Who it’s for

01 - solo

Make your time in Tokyo a story of your own, with relaxed portraits that capture your personality.

02 - couples

Quiet moments, shared glances and photographs together with the atmosphere of an indie movie.

03 - friends

An afternoon exploring Tokyo together, with a mix of individual portraits and photographs of the group.

04 - FAMILIES

Relaxed family photographs with room for movement, personality and the little moments between you.

05 - THE CINEMATICALLY INCLINED

For anyone drawn to atmospheric colour, everyday settings and photographs that feel like scenes from a story.

your photographer

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ASH

Ash is a Tokyo-based portrait photographer whose work brings a cinematic feel to everyday city life.

Combining natural light, atmospheric colour and an eye for unexpected settings, he creates photographs that feel relaxed, stylish and personal. His approachable direction helps you settle into the shoot while leaving room for your own personality.

add-ons

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Extra Edited Photos ‍ ‍¥1,000 / photo

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Engagement Planning Fee ‍¥10,000

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Quick Turnaround 　　　 ¥5,000 / within 48 hours

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Custom location — on request
Depending on location

TOKYO INDIE PORTRAITS

YOUR TOKYO STORY STARTS HERE.

An afternoon exploring.
Photographs that feel like you.

Choose your session and select your date. Ash will get in touch before the shoot to discuss the mood you have in mind, agree on a location and help you prepare.

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