Ao Dai Photography Price List 2026 — How to Read Packages and Avoid Surcharges

Gạo Nâu 2026 pricing: single street session from $99 · 90' session $139 · Vietnam Glow-Up Day half-day $229 / full-day $389 · couple $339 · family $519 · costume add-on +$25 / basic makeup +$39. Final photos and every original file are delivered within 2 hours after your shoot. See full live pricing on our pricing page and the Vietnam Glow-Up Day page.

Currency note: the Vietnamese version lists VND; the English version lists USD. Your total is confirmed before deposit so you know the exact scope.

How to Read Prices — 3 Questions to Know What You're Paying For

1. "Does this price include Ao Dai rental?"

Read each service group separately, because costume coverage is not identical across all options:

• Single sessions: if you need Ao Dai or royal costume rental, the add-on is +$25.
• Vietnam Glow-Up Day half-day: includes 1 outfit and 2 photo spots.
• Vietnam Glow-Up Day full-day: includes 2 outfits (royal costume + modern look) and 3 photo spots.
• The studio wardrobe has 200+ Ao Dai and Vietnamese royal costume designs; the exact pieces are confirmed during booking.

How to avoid surprises: send your height, preferred colors and concept before booking. The team confirms what is included and what is an add-on before taking the deposit.

2. "Does this price include makeup?"

Not every option includes makeup. Read it this way:

• Vietnam Glow-Up Day half-day and full-day: include personal color, makeup and hair in the workflow.
• Single sessions: basic makeup is an add-on at +$39.
• If you only need standalone makeup, the menu price is $49.

How to avoid surprises: if you will do your own makeup, say so before booking. If you need studio makeup, choose the add-on or Glow-Up Day instead of changing the scope at the last minute.

3. "How many photos do I receive after the shoot?"

The number of final photos is stated by option:

• 60' street session: 15 retouched photos.
• 90' session: 25 photos.
• Vietnam Glow-Up Day half-day: 30 photos.
• Vietnam Glow-Up Day full-day: 50 photos + complimentary ID/LinkedIn photo.

You receive every original file for free together with final photos within 2 hours after the shoot.

Common Surcharges and How to Avoid Them

Distant Province Surcharges

Gạo Nâu serves Vietnam nationwide: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, Sapa, Hoi An, Hue and Nha Trang. For schedules outside the confirmed meeting point, transportation, entrance tickets or special requests are quoted before deposit.

How to avoid them: confirm the city, photo spots and time window in the brief. In Ho Chi Minh City, choosing nearby landmarks such as Tan Dinh Church, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office, Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace keeps the route efficient.

Rescheduling / Cancellation Surcharges

• Booking deposit: 30% of package price.
• Heavy rain: 1 free reschedule.
• If Gạo Nâu cannot arrange a suitable replacement slot: 100% refund.
• Cancel more than 48h in advance: full refund.

Express Photo Surcharges

You do not need to buy an express delivery upgrade for the standard handover. Gạo Nâu delivers final photos + every original file within 2 hours after the shoot.

Extra Outfit Surcharges

• Ao Dai/royal costume rental with a single session: +$25.
• Vietnam Glow-Up Day half-day: already includes 1 outfit.
• Vietnam Glow-Up Day full-day: already includes 2 outfits.
• Any extra costume request or additional person outside the confirmed scope is quoted before the shoot, not added silently afterward.

Which Package Suits Whom?

You are	Suitable Option	Reason
Solo traveler with limited time	$99 street session 60'	Compact, includes 15 retouched photos and works well for one main spot
Solo traveler wanting more posing time	$139 session 90'	Includes 25 photos and gives more breathing room with Ao Dai/costume rental
Traveler who wants beauty service plus photos	$229 Vietnam Glow-Up Day half-day	4h, 1 outfit, 2 photo spots, 30 photos
Traveler who wants a full-day transformation	$389 Vietnam Glow-Up Day full-day	7-8h, 2 outfits, 3 photo spots, 50 photos + complimentary ID/LinkedIn photo
Couple creating Vietnam memories	$339 Glow-Up couple	One listed price for 2 people
Family traveling together	$519 family package	Applies up to 4 people; extra people are quoted when booking
Guest needing one separate service	$25 ID photo · $65 LinkedIn · $79 personal color · $49 makeup · $169 studio family · pre-wedding from $799	Build only what you need instead of buying a full shoot

Payment Methods

• Deposit: 30% of package price at booking.
• Remaining payment: before final photos and original files are handed over.
• Supported: VND bank transfer, USD cash, PayPal, Wise. If a payment gateway fee applies, the team confirms it before deposit.

Booking and Consultation

Listed pricing helps you understand the shoot scope, photo count, costume/makeup coverage and delivery time before booking. For a custom route, Gạo Nâu confirms the total before deposit.

Contact:

• Phone / Zalo / WhatsApp: (+84) 365 038 831
• Email: [email protected]
• Studio: 351/45 Lê Văn Sỹ Street, Nhiêu Lộc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
• Book online: gaonau.com/en/contact

See more:

• Booking process from A to Z
• Top Ao Dai photography spots in Saigon 2026
• Costume rental policy: deposit, return, exchange, compensation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are prices negotiable?
A: Listed prices are fixed to avoid hidden fees. Service scope, photo count and delivery timing are confirmed before deposit.

Q: What if I only need one small service?
A: Choose from the à-la-carte menu: fast visa/passport ID photo $25, LinkedIn headshot $65, personal color $79, standalone makeup $49, studio family photo $169.

Q: Do you issue VAT invoices?
A: Yes. Request before payment so we can issue an official red invoice. Legal entity: GAO NAU PRODUCTION HOUSE JSC, Tax Code 0318027638.

Q: Can foreign customers pay in their home currency?
A: Discuss it during booking. The Vietnamese version lists VND and the English version lists USD; payment method and any gateway fee are confirmed before deposit.

Q: Is there any option under $99?
A: Yes, if you do not need a full photo session. À-la-carte services include fast visa/passport ID photo at $25, LinkedIn headshot at $65 and standalone makeup at $49.

Q: Are there options above $519?
A: Yes. A 1-day pre-wedding service starts from $799. Contact directly for a precise quote by concept.

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This price list is for guests who want to understand the service scope before booking: listed prices, no hidden fees, original files included and final photos delivered within 2 hours.