The atelier event "cobaco Photo Studio" is being held for the 5th time this year. On Tuesday, September 23 (holiday), the atelier will become a special photo studio for just one day. Whether with your whole family, someone special, friends, pets, or just yourself... why not capture your 2025 in a photo?
*Registration has ended*
Background of starting the photo studio event
"I want a family ring to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary"
"I want to give my grandmother a necklace for her 60th birthday"
"I want matching rings with a friend who will be apart starting spring"
We receive orders for cobaco jewelry for various reasons. It brings people closer, makes you think of someone anew, and encourages yourself... Reflecting on the role our jewelry plays, we realized it overlaps a lot with the role of the medium "photography." Since then, we have wanted to engage in an activity that watches over each customer's unique form being preserved in photos.
Could something new be born by connecting two seemingly unrelated points: a jewelry brand and photography? We consulted photographer Shinpei Kato, who always helps with our key visual shoots, and in 2020, the "cobaco Photo Studio" project began.
About "cobaco Photo Studio"
Our atelier in Kobe Sannomiya becomes a special photo studio for one day only. There are no colorful backdrops, numerous lights, or shooting equipment commonly seen in photo studios. What we have is the atelier space, natural light streaming through the windows, and a camera. We aim to capture natural appearances at that time and place.
The photographer in charge is Shinpei Kato, who also handles our brand visual shoots. Having worked in MUJI’s photo studio, he captures transparent, airy shots filled with atmosphere.

Here is an example of finished photos taken at the atelier. The photographer selects the photos, which are printed in a 6-cut size. (6-cut size is 254mm vertical × 203mm horizontal, approximately B5 size)
The printed photos are placed in original photo mounts made specifically for the photo studio event and delivered to customers. Photo data will be sent separately by email. Delivery is planned about one month after the shoot date.
Photographer Introduction
Shinpei Kato
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Born in 1976, from Kanagawa Prefecture. After working as a camera assistant and at MUJI’s photo studio, he became freelance in 2009. Moved to Okayama Prefecture in 2011. Alongside commercial photography for ads and magazines, he also shoots family photos. Held photo exhibitions "Shapes of Family" in Okayama and Tokyo in 2014. Participated in the Dramatic Yotsukaido Project since 2015. Has been responsible for cobaco’s brand visual shoots since the brand renewal in 2018.
[ Event Details ]
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 23 (holiday) 10:30–16:00
*Reservations are required in 30-minute slots starting at 10:30*
(Break from 12:10 to 13:00)
10:30–11:00 / 1 group
11:05–11:35 / 1 group
11:40–12:10 / 1 group
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13:00–13:30 / 1 group
13:35–14:05 / 1 group
14:10–14:40 / 1 group
14:45–15:15 / 1 group
15:20–15:50 / 1 group
[ Location ]
atelier cobaco
4-6-4 Ikuta-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
10-minute walk from Sannomiya Station (all lines) / 8-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station (all lines)
○ Behind the main store of Freundlieb.
○ There is no dedicated parking. Please use nearby coin parking if coming by car. Please refrain from parking on the street as it may inconvenience neighbors.
[ Fees ]
[1] First-time customers: 22,000 yen (tax included) / per group
[2] Customers who have previously ordered jewelry from cobaco (including past photo studio event participants): 19,800 yen (tax included) / per group
*Payment is required at the time of reservation.*
(Included in the fee)
One photo shoot (about 30 minutes) / Photo data (jpg format) & one print (6-cut size / 254mm vertical × 203mm horizontal) / Original photo mount included
[ Delivery Method ]
On the day of the shoot, choose one of the following two delivery methods:
[1] Pick up at the atelier
Please come to the atelier open day planned for November. (No reservation required) *The date will be announced on the shoot day.
[2] Mail delivery
Delivery by Yamato courier around the end of October.
*Shipping cost is borne by the customer. (Cash on delivery)*
[ Other Notes ]
・Photo selection is left to the photographer.
・In principle, cancellations or refunds due to customer convenience are not accepted. (However, if the event is canceled or postponed due to our circumstances, refunds will be promptly processed.)
・Pet photography is negotiable at the time of reservation. Shooting assumes pets are held in arms, so large dogs or pets that cannot be held are not allowed.
・A changing space will be provided inside the atelier on the day of the shoot, so you may change clothes.
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*By participating, you agree to the following. Please confirm before applying.*
・You agree to use the photographed photo data only personally (including SNS profile icons) and not for commercial use.
*Requests on the day of visit*
・The event operates on a "complete replacement system." To avoid contact with other customers, please do not arrive earlier than your reserved time.
・If you have a fever, cold symptoms, or feel unwell, please refrain from visiting.