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I had the pleasure of capturing a beautiful surprise proposal in the historic Gion district of Kyoto. The timing was perfect—the autumn leaves were just beginning to turn vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow, creating a breathtaking atmosphere for the photos. We planned the proposal early in the morning in a quiet corner of Gion, known for its traditional wooden streets and classic Japanese charm.

To keep the surprise, I waited for the couple while pretending to be a tourist. Even though it was early, a few people were walking around and taking photos, so I was a little worried about the crowd. But just when the couple arrived, everyone seemed to disappear and we had the spot almost completely to ourselves. The proposal went perfectly according to plan, and the moment was truly magical. His girlfriend had no idea what was coming and her reaction was full of joy and laughter. It was a privilege to witness and capture such a happy moment.

After the proposal, we visited a large park nearby to take more photos surrounded by the warm-colored autumn foliage. We also stopped by the famous Yasaka Pagoda area, which they were really excited about. They told me how much they loved the whole experience, which made me really happy. They were both so bright and friendly that the entire photoshoot felt relaxed and fun from beginning to end.

Thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer to capture such an important moment in your lives. I’m truly honored. Congratulations again, and I hope to see you both in Japan someday.

This time, I had the chance to capture a completely different style of proposal photoshoot in Kyoto. My clients dreamed of proposing on a boat, so we planned everything carefully and rented a boat on the river in Arashiyama. To capture the exact moment of the proposal, the angle between the boat and my camera had to be perfect. We had discussed the plan beforehand, and thanks to his great navigation, they arrived at the ideal position.

Because of that, I was able to capture the moment he proposed beautifully, as well as the joyful time they shared afterward while enjoying the boat ride. For this session, I used a brand-new telephoto lens I had been excited to try, and it worked amazingly well. They were so happy with the photos, which made me even happier.

After the proposal, we met again on land and continued the photoshoot in an area surrounded by stunning autumn colors. Later, their friends joined to celebrate the successful proposal, filling the moment with even more love and excitement.

It was truly a heartwarming experience and I felt so lucky to photograph a couple who is so loved by the people around them. Congratulations again to the both of you. I hope you come back to Japan someday!

In early October, during the warm days of autumn, I had the pleasure of photographing a truly wonderful couple’s proposal in Kyoto’s Arashiyama. The proposal took place along the large riverside, where we had carefully planned the perfect moment. As he proposed, it was a truly magical and unforgettable experience. She was surprised and delighted, showing a radiant smile that lasted throughout the session.

Their happiness was so contagious that I couldn’t stop capturing their joyful expressions. After the proposal, we continued shooting in various scenic spots around Arashiyama. Whether while walking, talking, or reviewing the photos, they remained cheerful and full of warmth. Being with them made me feel incredibly happy, and seeing their joy when I showed them the photos was a truly rewarding experience.

I am deeply grateful that they chose me as their photographer. This couple is genuinely bright, lovely, and inspiring. Congratulations to them, and I hope they visit Japan again soon!

In early November, I had the chance to photograph a wonderful couple during their surprise proposal in Kyoto. To avoid the crowds, we planned a morning photoshoot around 9am. It worked perfectly because the area was still quiet, allowing the entire proposal to unfold smoothly and without any distractions.

She had no idea what was about to happen, and the look of surprise on her face was unforgettable. Her expression was full of happiness, and capturing that genuine joy through my camera made me feel happy too. They loved the photos from the proposal, and afterwards we continued taking pictures in several spots where the autumn colors had just begun to appear. They enjoyed every location and told me how much they loved each photo.

They were such a cheerful and warm couple, and we spent the whole session talking and laughing together. It was truly a fun and memorable hour, and I am grateful they chose me to photograph such an important moment in their lives.
Congratulations again to both of you. I hope you visit Japan again someday!!

I had the pleasure of doing a wonderful family photoshoot in Kyoto’s Gion area. To avoid the crowds, we met early in the morning and started the session right away. The family was traveling in Japan with a very small baby, and the moment I met her, I was completely captivated—she was such an adorable little one.

Both parents were calm, cheerful, and had beautiful smiles. They wanted photos with traditional Japanese buildings and scenery, so we began the shoot in a part of Gion that requires a photography permit. They loved the location, and we captured many different angles and styles there. I photographed the parents lifting the baby high to make her smile, and natural moments of them walking together with joy.

Afterwards, we walked to areas with historic buildings and also a large park for more shots. The one-hour session was full and productive, and the baby was in a great mood, cooperating perfectly. As a result, we captured many beautiful photos. The family loved the pictures and said they were exactly what they had hoped for, which made me feel so happy and grateful to be chosen as their photographer.

I hope they come back to Japan again—I would love to photograph them again!

I recently had the pleasure of capturing a surprise proposal in a quiet area just outside central Kyoto. Since it was my first time shooting at this location, I scouted the area beforehand and selected a few of the best spots for photos. The site, by a beautiful river, was perfect for the proposal, and the couple planned with me to have the special moment there.

Even during the daytime, the area was surprisingly uncrowded, creating a relaxed and private atmosphere, which made the shoot run smoothly. The girlfriend had no idea about the proposal and was genuinely surprised, but her joy was truly heartwarming.

After the proposal, I guided them through various photo spots for a one-hour session. Every location produced beautiful photos, thanks to the couple’s natural expressions and genuine smiles in front of the camera. We captured many great shots at locations he had requested in advance, and they were thrilled with the results.

We spent the session walking around and chatting about anime, which made the hour fly by. Meeting them and connecting like friends was a truly wonderful experience. I hope they visit Japan again soon. Congratulations again on their engagement!

At the end of September, I had the honor of photographing a surprise proposal in Kyoto. The couple planned to propose in the evening at a beautiful Japanese garden, so I arrived early to prepare and wait for them. Since it was a bit later in the day, the garden was less crowded, which made the photo shoot go smoothly.

As always, I approached them pretending to be a tourist and guided them to the perfect spot for the proposal. The moment he got down on one knee, she was completely surprised—her expression was filled with shock and joy. Moments later, tears of happiness streamed down her face as she embraced him tightly.

Even though it was our first time meeting, I felt truly moved while capturing that beautiful moment. They were such a lovely couple, and after the proposal, we continued taking photos around the garden. They enjoyed every moment of the shoot and showed me the most natural, happy smiles, which made it possible to capture many beautiful pictures.

Thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer for such a special moment. Congratulations once again—and I hope to see you both again in Japan someday!

I recently photographed a beautiful surprise proposal at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. As many of you may know, Fushimi Inari is one of the most popular and crowded tourist destinations in Japan. To avoid the crowds as much as possible, we planned the proposal early in the morning. Even so, the shrine was already quite busy with visitors, and I was honestly worried about finding the right spot for the moment.

Fortunately, since this proposal was planned during the end of the year, there were a few quiet moments when the path of torii gates wasn’t too crowded. During one of those moments, he got down on one knee and proposed. His girlfriend was completely surprised and burst into tears of happiness—it was such a heartfelt moment.

They were traveling in Japan with their friends, and their friends were also overjoyed, celebrating their engagement with big smiles and laughter. After capturing the proposal, we moved to some quieter areas nearby to take more photos together. They told me how much they loved the photos and the locations I suggested, which made me really happy.

Thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer to capture such an important and emotional moment in your lives. Congratulations again, and I hope to see you in Japan someday soon!