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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!

I recently had a photoshoot with a lovely couple during cherry blossom season in Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Gion area of Kyoto! We first met at Fushimi Inari Shrine and began taking photos. However, it appeared that their kimono rental reservation hadn’t been properly arranged, as they were kept waiting for a long time at the rental shop and seemed tired. Despite this, I was determined to ensure they enjoyed the photoshoot, so I started shooting and focused on creating a fun atmosphere to help them forget about the kimono mishap. They walked gracefully in Japanese sandals, and we quickly captured shots at various locations in the shrine before moving to the Gion area. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, creating a stunning backdrop for our photoshoot. Their positive energy was contagious, and it made the entire experience enjoyable for me. Afterward, they kindly offered me some business advice, which I appreciated. I’m grateful for the opportunity to capture memories for them. Thank you so much for booking with me!

I had a surprise proposal photoshoot during cherry blossom season in Kyoto! He wanted the backdrop of fully blooming cherry blossoms, so I searched for a less crowded and ideal spot for his proposal. Cherry blossoms bloom suddenly depending on temperature, so I changed the location to a fully blooming spot at the last minute. We met at Fushimi Inari Shrine, took photos there, and then moved to a local spot with fully bloomed cherry blossoms and almost nobody around. It was the perfect moment for his proposal. His proposal was very beautiful, and she was very surprised and cried tears of joy. Not only her, but everyone present was moved to tears, and I was almost brought to tears as well. I was very happy to capture such a special moment. Thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer. Congratulations again!

I had a photoshoot with an adorable family in Kyoto during cherry blossom season. We met at Maruyama Park, which has a large cherry blossom tree, and took photos with it first. The kids were amazing in front of the camera and very friendly. They held my hand as we moved to the next photo spot. The parents were interested in Japanese culture and asked me some questions, which I was happy to answer. I also talked and played Pokémon with the kids, and we quickly became friends. It was a fantastic shooting session, and I appreciate you sharing your happy family time with me. I look forward to seeing you again!