So I live near Kuramae and go for a stroll up and down the Sumida river now and then on the weekends. I've noticed these Oyaji-type guys taking pictures of girls in kimonos, usually along the ramps or stairs up to the street or right next to the river. Judging from the sheer number of these pairings and the vibe, I doubt that these are just couples taking pictures for their memory. Plus, the guys taking pictures usually have rather serious camera gear, so I assume they are photography enthusiasts or semi-professionals.
I am curious as to what the arrangement is here, are the girls paying the guys to take semi-pro level pictures they can use for their social media or sth? Or are the guys paying the girls to model for their 'personal collection'?
by Dramatic_Question_36