I recently had the chance to photograph a truly wonderful couple at Osaka Castle Park, one of the most popular spots for photoshoots in Japan. From the very first moment we met, they greeted me warmly and their friendly, positive energy instantly put me at ease.

To avoid the crowds, we scheduled the photoshoot early in the morning. Thanks to that decision, the usually busy park was nearly empty when we began. Although it started raining during the first ten minutes, the weather quickly cleared up. Despite the forecast predicting rain all day, the sky stayed clear for the rest of the session—I’m convinced their bright personalities helped change the weather!

We explored many beautiful locations inside Osaka Castle Park, and at each spot they reacted with excitement and appreciation. Every time I showed them the photos on my camera, they gave such kind compliments, which made the entire experience even more enjoyable for me as a photographer.

It was a truly fulfilling one-hour session, and I’m so grateful they chose me out of so many photographers. Meeting them and capturing their memories in Japan was an honor. I hope they will come back to Japan again for another photoshoot in the future!