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I had a photoshoot for a family in Arashiyama! It was a delightful session with a wonderful family of four, including a little boy and a girl, along with their parents. We spent a joyous two hours together. The girl was extremely friendly and didn’t hesitate to warm up to me. She held my hand as we walked and shared various stories. It was delightful how quickly we became friends. When taking family photos, they confidently looked into the camera and struck poses, making it easy for me to capture natural-looking shots. The parents were also incredibly cheerful, and their smiles were lovely. We chatted, walked, and took photos together, making it a fulfilling day. Thank you for the enjoyable time. Let’s meet again soon!

Today’s photoshoot was a request for a family session from Singapore. We arranged to meet in Arashiyama, and they were waiting there dressed in beautiful kimonos. The weather was excellent, and during the two-hour shoot, I could feel the kindness of the daughters who had prepared this session to bring joy to their mother. I captured photos of the entire family of three, and I also took individual portraits of each family member. Initially, the mother seemed a bit shy, but when I showed her the pictures we took, she had a delighted expression, which made me happy too. Interestingly, the son of this family had previously hired me for a photoshoot. I truly appreciate it when the entire family chooses to book a session with me. Thank you very much. Until next time!:)

I had the opportunity to capture a surprise proposal. We met with this couple at the Kyoto Botanical Gardens and took numerous photos amidst the beautiful flowers and greenery. We hadn’t predetermined the exact location for the surprise proposal, so we decided to walk around and let him find a suitable spot. There was a charming bridge over a small river, and he chose that spot to propose. She happily accepted, and the ring on her finger, shining and sparkling, looked incredibly beautiful. As I captured those moments, I felt truly delighted. Congratulations to them! I’m glad I could contribute to creating such precious memories. Please visit Japan again in the future!

I had the privilege of photographing the most vibrant and energetic couple for their wedding photoshoot! It took place in Arashiyama, Kyoto, so we were able to capture many beautiful photos in the bamboo grove, along the Katsura River, and in the kimono forest. It seemed like they had a bit of a tough time coming from Osaka to Arashiyama, as they arrived a little late, but we managed to collaborate and capture various poses within the limited time. My favorite shots are the jumping shots in the bamboo grove and the photos taken while they were piggybacking along the river. They changed into a different outfit midway, which added a different atmosphere to the photos and made them even more enchanting. Throughout the shoot, this couple remained cheerful, kind, and full of energy, making it an incredibly enjoyable time. Please visit Japan again in the future! Thank you, and congratulations!

I had the most incredible proposal photoshoot in front of Yasaka Pagoda in Gion, Kyoto. This location is very famous and popular, so it’s always crowded with tourists, making it quite challenging to take photos. That’s why we decided to meet at 7:30 am and planned to do the proposal shoot right away. Even at 7:30 am, there were already a few people preparing to take good photos. We waited for the right moment when there were fewer people, positioned ourselves at a spot where Yasaka Pagoda would be beautifully captured, and he proposed. We were able to capture the perfect moment without any people in the background, and I was overjoyed. Of course, she accepted the proposal. It became an unforgettable day. Afterward, we took various photos around Yasaka Pagoda. There were fewer people compared to daytime, so we were able to smoothly take photos in places that are usually crowded, making it a fulfilling hour. Thank you for such a happy time! Congratulations!!

We conducted a surprise proposal photoshoot at Maruyama Park in Kyoto’s Gion district. He expressed his desire for the shoot to take place in the early morning when there are fewer people, so I headed to Kyoto in the morning. He also mentioned wanting a bouquet, so I made the necessary preparations. I hid the bouquet and waited for them to arrive, pretending to be a tourist. After their arrival, he approached me and asked if I could take their photo. Of course, this was part of our plan. I guided them to the bridge to take photos, and that’s when we executed the proposal plan. She was genuinely surprised but incredibly happy, and the atmosphere was filled with joy for all of us. I’m glad she liked the bouquet too. Congratulations, truly. May you both be happy!

I had such an amazing time photographing the large family, so I wanted to share it here! The shoot took place in Arashiyama, and every member of the family had such bright smiles and a wonderful demeanor. It was a joy to photograph them at every location, as they all seemed to be having a great time. We took various group shots and individual portraits in the bamboo grove. When I suggested capturing some jump shots, even the grandparents enthusiastically joined in, and we had a blast laughing together. As it was the perfect time for sunset, we also managed to capture some breathtaking photos with the beautiful evening glow around Togetsukyo Bridge. It was a truly satisfying and enjoyable photo session. Thank you so much! I hope you visit Japan again!

I had the pleasure of photographing a lovely couple with beautiful smiles. We conducted the shoot in Kyoto’s Arashiyama, and I highly recommend the plan of capturing photos while wearing traditional kimono—it creates truly stunning images. Throughout the shoot, and even when we weren’t taking pictures, they always had beaming smiles and exuded a sense of happiness. They showed great interest in Japan and enjoyed the photo sessions at various locations. We captured photos amidst the vibrant greenery of the fresh spring season, including in Kimono Forest and the bamboo grove. As there were a few late-blooming cherry blossoms, we also took some shots there before bidding farewell with smiles. It truly was a fun and fulfilling day. Thank you so much!