Shichi-Go-San

  • Kimono rental and styling fees are not included in the session pricing.

  • For these special collaboration sessions, clients will have access to a curated selection of authentic kimonos and traditional hairstyling options.

  • All Kimono Art portrait sessions take place in a studio in Kirkland, WA.

  • Availability is limited each month for these unique sessions.

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Studio portrait of children in traditional Japanese kimonos for a Shichigosan celebration in Kirkland, Washington.

Starting at $345

15 minute session time at studio

The session fee does not include kimono rental, styling, or any digital files and artwork.

After your session, you’ll have the opportunity to view your proofing gallery and choose the collection that best fits your family. Collections are purchased separately.

Session Fee — $50 per child

  • Young girl in red and pink traditional kimono smiling over her shoulder during a Shichigosan portrait session in a Seattle studio

    The Signature Collection -$895

    It’s perfect for families who want to hold onto more — a fuller story of this day, from big moments to the quiet in-between.

    • 25 hand-retouched digital images

  • Young boy in green traditional kimono holding a purple umbrella during a Shichigosan portrait session in a Seattle studio

    The Classic Collection -$495

    It’s perfect for capturing a well-rounded story — a thoughtful mix of portraits and the details that make this stage so special.

    • 10 hand-retouched digital images

  • Young boy in navy traditional kimono holding a ceremonial bag and standing with a blue umbrella during a Shichigosan portrait session in a Seattle studio

    The Petite Collection -$295

    It’s perfect for a simple and meaningful way to celebrate this milestone

    • 5 hand-retouched digital images

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More than Tradition

A celebration of growth, health, and the journey.

Shichigosan is a meaningful Japanese tradition that honors children at ages 3, 5, and 7 — celebrating their well-being and wishing for continued health and happiness.
A beautiful way to preserve this fleeting stage, while honoring a tradition that carries generations of love.

The Process

  • 01. Get in Touch

    Tell me a little about your family and the kind of session you’re dreaming of. I’ll guide you through the next steps and check availability for your preferred date.

  • 02. Secure Your Date

    To reserve your session, I’ll send over your contract, session fee invoice, and a welcome guide to help you get started. Once everything is completed, your session is officially reserved.

  • 03. Kimono Fitting

    You’ll visit Kimono Art in Kirkland for your fitting, where you’ll select your kimono for the session. A professional will guide you through the styling to ensure everything feels just right.

  • 04. Session Day

    Come as you are. We’ll begin with hair and makeup, followed by kimono dressing, and then your photoshoot — all in one place for a seamless and relaxed experience.

  • 05. Select Your Images

    About a week after your session, you’ll receive an online gallery of lightly edited images where you can choose your favorites.

  • 06. Final Delivery

    Once your selections are complete and payment is received, your images will be added to the editing queue and delivered within approximately 2–3 weeks. You’ll also have the option to order professional-quality prints directly from your online gallery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The session fee covers your reserved time, planning, and the photography experience itself.
    Digital images and artwork are selected separately after you view your gallery, so you can choose what you truly love.

  • Coming of age sessions are held at a beautiful studio in Kirkland, Washington, where Kimono Art is located.

    For these sessions, I bring and set up my studio lighting and backdrop within the space, creating a clean and timeless look that focuses on your child and this meaningful milestone.

  • Yes — hair and makeup are provided by my collaborator, Kimono Art.
    A professional hair and makeup artist will be on-site in Kirkland, so everything is taken care of in one place for a smooth, seamless experience.

  • Yes, absolutely.

    While the focus is on your child, I always encourage a few images with family — these often become some of the most meaningful photographs years down the road.

  • Shichigosan sessions are traditionally for children ages 3, 5, and 7 — a meaningful Japanese celebration of growth and well-being.

    That said, there’s no strict rule. Many families choose to celebrate a little earlier or later depending on timing, siblings, or what feels right for their child.

    It’s all about honoring this sweet season and capturing your child just as they are.

  • About one week after your session, you’ll receive a proofing gallery with all of the best images, lightly edited, so you can select your favorites for your final collection.

    Once your selections are made and your final payment is received, your fully retouched gallery will be delivered within 2–3 weeks.

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