Can I request a specific staff member for a reshoot?

You can request a specific staff member for a reshoot. That said, the same staff member as last time will probably handle it even if you don’t say anything. However, if they happen to be off on your preferred date, the club may prioritize the schedule and have someone else do the reshoot. So if you want the same person to take your photos, it’s probably best to request them just in case. The real issue, I think, is when the previous staff member took such terrible photos that you’d rather have someone else do it. In that case, if the woman is Platinum or Black, having another staff member handle the reshoot means the person in charge changes, which can understandably disappoint the original staff member. That’s why, in the Kanto area, staff from places like Omiya or Chiba will sometimes go all the way into Tokyo to do a reshoot themselves—so the woman remains assigned to them. When I first heard about this, I wondered why they would do something so inefficient, since it wastes the staff member’s travel time. But I suppose they really do want to keep attractive women assigned to them. Another point is that you don’t know how skilled the other staff members are, so you might end up with even worse photos. Some staff members are also inconsistent—great photos one day, but poor ones another day. It probably depends on their compatibility with the woman, but these staff members may actually be the most difficult to deal with. I don’t know which branch you’re dealing with, but you could casually ask the men which staff members they think take the best photos. That might help you request someone who’s particularly good at photography.

Tomiioka (staff) here with an answer. It depends on the staff’s work schedule, but in principle, you can request a specific staff member. Whether you’re thinking: “I want the same staff member who took my photos the first time!” “I’d like a fresh start and want someone different to take them next time!” “Anyone is fine—just assign someone at random!” Any of these options is perfectly fine. If you contact us via LINE or another channel to let us know you’d like a reshoot, the staff at your branch will take care of it. If you’re unsure, feel free to ask, “Can I request a specific staff member?” By the way, I’m sure the staff member you request will be very happy.

Each branch likely has its own circumstances, so I think it would be best to ask the person you’re interested in whether they can take new photos.