A family I absolutely love from Australia came to visit! I did their photoshoot back in 2017, and this was our first reunion since then. At that time, they had one little girl, but now she has grown so much, and they also brought her younger sister to Japan. I was really looking forward to this shoot and couldn’t wait to see them again. Amazingly, a few days before the shoot, I ran into them by chance in Osaka. They were returning from USJ, and I had just finished a shoot in Osaka. It was nothing short of a miracle, and I was so happy to see them after all this time.

On the day of the shoot in Kyoto, the girls wore kimonos and had a great time. I also had an incredible time catching up with them, talking about how much we’ve changed, Japan and Australia, and our work. It was just as fun as back then, but the joy of reuniting made it even more special. It was the best time ever. Next time, I’ll visit you in Australia! Thank you!!!

I captured a surprise proposal in Kyoto! This time, there was no need to wait disguised as a tourist; I met them under the guise of a regular photoshoot. We started by casually walking around, taking photos of beautiful flowers, and then I guided them to the perfect proposal spot. I positioned them back to back and signaled to him. As he knelt down to propose, she turned around, surprised and moved to tears. It was truly a beautiful moment, and I couldn’t stop taking photos. Since it was early morning, there were no people around, allowing us to capture the moment beautifully. We then took many photos at various spots in the Gion area, and they loved every single one of them. They were such a friendly and lovely couple. Thank you for such a wonderful time! Congratulations!

This spring, during the cherry blossom season, I had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful family. In the Gion area of Kyoto, some cherry trees were in full bloom. We captured beautiful moments with the blossoms, played together while taking photos, and visited a large temple to avoid the usual crowds of tourists. The children were adorable. Although they seemed a bit nervous at first, they soon warmed up, asking to be carried and holding my hand while we played, making the session enjoyable.

The parents were also very enthusiastic about the shoot, and thanks to everyone’s cooperation, we were able to capture many lovely photos. Despite wearing kimonos and the challenge of walking for a long time, they managed wonderfully. It was a truly enjoyable experience. Thank you so much, and I hope you visit Japan again!

I had a wonderful photoshoot with an adorable couple. We did the shoot at Fushimi Inari Shrine, and both of them were so cheerful and energetic that we kept chatting throughout the session. They were also very creative, contributing ideas for poses, which made the shoot even more enjoyable. Despite the crowds of tourists, we managed to capture plenty of great photos during quieter moments, much to the delight of the clients. It was truly a fun time!

I did a family photoshoot in Arashiyama, Kyoto! The entire family was very cheerful and friendly, and their daughter looked absolutely adorable in her kimono. She seemed a bit nervous at first, but as the shoot progressed, she became more relaxed. Since it was cherry blossom season, Arashiyama was crowded. However, we were lucky to find the usually busy Kimono Forest almost empty, which allowed us to shoot smoothly. We also got various shots in the bamboo grove. Both the father and mother were incredibly kind, and we kept chatting throughout the shoot, making it feel like hanging out with friends. I had such a great time! Please visit Japan again! Thank you so much!

Towards the end of cherry blossom season, I had the pleasure of meeting two wonderful families in Kyoto. They were incredibly friendly, and we had a delightful 3-hour photoshoot.

We initially met at a kimono rental shop near Fushimi Inari Shrine. They looked stunning in their kimonos, and I was confident we’d capture some amazing photos. Despite the crowds at Fushimi Inari, we managed to find good timing to capture many photos without people in the background. The families showed excellent teamwork, taking turns carrying belongings and holding each other’s children.

Afterward, we moved to Gion, where we had a glimpse of cherry blossoms in Maruyama Park. Throughout the walk, we had various conversations, and I felt like I was part of the group, which made the time truly enjoyable. They also brought lots of souvenirs, and my favorite, banana chips, were delicious! Thank you so much for such a fun time! See you again!