Early in the morning, I had the honor of photographing a surprise proposal at Osaka Castle Park — one of the most iconic and romantic locations in Osaka. The groom-to-be and I carefully planned every detail to ensure the surprise would go perfectly, and I’m happy to say that everything went exactly as we hoped.

She had absolutely no idea, and her reaction was priceless — full of surprise, joy, and happy tears. Just watching them together, you could instantly feel how much love and happiness they shared. It was one of those moments that reminds me why I love this job so much.

Even during the shoot, they were incredibly supportive. They complimented my photos as I showed them a few previews, and they trusted all of my ideas, which helped us create many beautiful images. It had been raining earlier that morning, so I used the puddles to capture some creative reflection shots — and they turned out amazing!

To the wonderful couple: thank you so much for choosing me to capture this special moment in your life. I truly feel lucky to have been a part of it. I hope you’ll come visit Japan again — and next time, let’s grab a meal together!