DE&Co. Decollte Photography: prices, plans and overseas support
Pre-wedding photoshoots across Japan, in Western dress or kimono, from ¥280,000 before tax (an off-season promotional price for major cities), with Mandarin and English interpreting and transport during the shoot. Enquiries go through its Hong Kong office, including on WhatsApp.
From¥280,000 before tax (off-season promotional price)
Chinese: yesEnglish: yesKimono: yesInterpreter: yesTransport: yes
Visit the official site| Type | Japanese photo studio with a Hong Kong office |
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| Area | Shoots across Japan, including Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Okinawa, Hokkaido, Karuizawa and Mt. Fuji. The Lite Plan is for Tokyo, Tachikawa, Yokohama, Omiya, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Nagoya only. |
| Price | Lite Plan ¥280,000 before tax (promotional price; off-season only: June 1–October 31 and December 11–March 15). Standard (6 hours, 1 location), Luxury (9 hours, 2 locations) and Customized (12 hours) plans are quoted on request; no price is shown. |
| Included | Lite Plan: about 5 hours, street or studio shoot, one outfit each (bride: wedding dress or bridal kimono; groom: suit or kimono), hair and makeup once each with the artist on site, accessories and props, 150+ colour-adjusted photo files, Mandarin/English interpreter (before, after and on the day), location permit applications, a Japan-made album with international shipping. |
| Languages & overseas support | Chinese and English interpreting included. Hong Kong office; enquiries by WhatsApp. |
| How to book | Contact the Hong Kong office by WhatsApp, the web form or phone for a free consultation and quote. The office is by appointment only. Replies within 3 working days. |
| Booking timeline | Book at least 2–3 months ahead, or at least 6 months ahead for cherry blossom and autumn leaf season. The latest booking is usually 30 days before the shoot. |
| Choosing outfits | Choose and try on outfits at the studio the day before the shoot (about 1–2 hours; not needed if you only wear kimono). Reserving a specific outfit in advance costs extra. You may bring your own dress, but there is no discount. |
| Extra charges | Weekends and Japanese holidays +¥20,000 before tax (the FAQ says ¥22,000 including tax). Peak season +¥30,000 before tax (Standard/Luxury pages). Location permit fees charged at cost. Photographer or stylist nomination ¥11,000–55,000 including tax. RAW files cost extra. |
| Payment | A deposit when you book (the FAQ says 20% of the pre-tax plan price; the booking-flow page says 30%), by Visa/Mastercard or FPS. The balance is paid at the studio on the shoot day by Visa/Mastercard; some studios accept cash. |
| Cancellation & changes | Cancellation: 1 month to 2 weeks before, deposit not refunded; 2 weeks to 1 week before, 30% of the plan price; 1 week to the day before, 50%. Date change: free up to 1 month before; 3 weeks to 1 week before ¥33,000; 1 week to the day before ¥55,000. Many locations do not allow date changes after the permit is filed (the deposit is then forfeited). |
| Photo delivery | All JPEG files via cloud download within about 1 month (the booking-flow page says within 2 weeks). Album about 4–6 months after you return your photo selection (the flow page says 2–3 months); free international airmail within Asia. |
| Weather | Shoots go ahead in rain in principle. You decide the day before (major cities) or 3 days before (Fuji, Karuizawa, Hokkaido). If you cancel because of rain and no other date is available, the deposit is not refunded, but the booking stays valid for 3 years. |
Checked against the official site in October 2026. Prices and terms change, so confirm the latest details with the provider before you book.
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