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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!

I had the joy of photographing a truly wonderful couple’s proposal in Kyoto. They were traveling in Japan with friends, and we planned the proposal together while they were staying in Kyoto. On the day, we scheduled the shoot early in the morning to avoid crowds, and thanks to their punctual arrival, everything went perfectly. Their friends naturally guided them to the proposal spot and stepped away at the perfect moment, making the scene absolutely flawless.

I kept my camera ready to capture every single moment, and I managed to take so many beautiful photos. She was completely surprised and overjoyed, and their friends celebrated with them, making it an incredibly special moment.

After the proposal, we continued shooting at other locations, capturing many more precious moments. It was a very hot day, but they walked so much and were so cooperative—I am truly grateful. I really enjoyed talking with them while walking around and capturing their memories. I hope they come back to Japan again someday. Congratulations once again!

I had the pleasure of capturing a surprise proposal in a large park in Kyoto. Although I’ve photographed in this park several times before, this was my first surprise proposal here. I arrived early to scout the best spots and waited for the couple to arrive.

It was a hot day, so the park was almost empty, which allowed us to shoot the proposal on a small bridge surrounded by lush greenery. She had absolutely no idea, and her surprised and joyful reaction was priceless. I was able to capture her emotions perfectly by shooting continuously during that special moment. When I showed the photos to the couple, they were thrilled and really loved the results.

The park had many beautiful spots, so I guided them around for a full hour of shooting. They followed my directions perfectly, from running across paths to sharing kisses, which allowed me to capture many incredible shots. Both of them were friendly and bright, making the session so much fun. I’m truly grateful they chose me among many photographers, and I hope they come back to Japan again. Congratulations

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful family in the famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto. Kyoto summers are known for being hot and humid, so we decided to start the photoshoot early in the morning to make it easier for the children. Even though it was already quite warm, the kids were full of energy and happily walked all the way to the bamboo forest.

As soon as we arrived at the grove, I wanted to capture their smiles while they were still in such a good mood. Their bright expressions made for wonderful photos, and I was able to take many shots filled with joy and laughter. What made the session even more special was that the entire family wore matching bright red outfits, which contrasted beautifully with the lush green background of the bamboo grove.

Throughout the shoot, we played games, ran together, and created moments that kept the children entertained and happy. We also took short breaks for water and rest, which helped keep the session relaxed and enjoyable. In the end, the children never lost their smiles, and the whole family truly enjoyed the experience.

It was such a fun and memorable morning together. Thank you so much for the wonderful time, and I hope to see you again on your next visit to Japan!

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to photograph a surprise proposal at Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the most iconic and popular shrines in Kyoto. Because this location is always very crowded, it was essential to plan carefully in advance. I created a customized map for my client, marking the exact meeting point and proposal spot, and we discussed the flow in detail beforehand. Thanks to this preparation, everything went smoothly, and we were able to capture a very natural and emotional proposal moment.

What made this proposal even more special was that his family joined the session. They played their roles perfectly, blending in as regular tourists, so his girlfriend never suspected a thing. When the big moment came, she was completely surprised—and her reaction was priceless. She jumped with joy, and I felt so happy capturing that excitement through my camera.

Both he and his partner were incredibly kind and appreciative. They trusted my ideas for different poses and locations, which allowed us to capture a variety of beautiful photos around the shrine. His family was also very friendly and supportive, which made the whole photoshoot feel fun and memorable. Time passed so quickly, and it was truly one of the most enjoyable proposal photoshoots I’ve done in Kyoto.

To this wonderful couple—thank you so much for choosing me as your photographer to capture such an important moment in your lives. Congratulations again, and I hope to see you back in Japan someday!

I recently had the joy of photographing a truly beautiful surprise proposal in Kyoto. Since the session was early in the morning, the park was almost empty, which created the perfect atmosphere for such a special moment. Surrounded by silence, it felt as though the entire space became sacred, making the proposal even more unforgettable.

The couple was so adorable and friendly that after the proposal, I suggested several different photo spots. They happily agreed to every idea, which allowed me to capture so many wonderful moments of them together.

They also had one special request: to take photos with hydrangeas. To prepare for this, I had already checked where the flowers were blooming. The location was a bit farther from the proposal spot, but it was absolutely worth the trip. When we arrived, the area was filled with blooming hydrangeas, creating a magical atmosphere. The couple loved it, and it made the shoot even more special.

What I enjoyed most was not only taking their photos but also talking with them throughout the day. They were incredibly easy to talk to and made the effort to understand me, even with my imperfect English, which I deeply appreciated.

Congratulations again to this lovely couple! Photographing your proposal in Kyoto was such a joy, and I hope you come back to Japan again one day.

One of the most unforgettable photo sessions I’ve had recently was a surprise proposal in Kyoto. The couple had planned a quiet and heartfelt moment on a small bridge inside a peaceful park, and I had the honor of capturing it.

To keep everything a secret, I approached them as if I were looking for a couple to model for a photo project. I gently guided them toward the bridge where the proposal would happen. Their friends, who were in on the plan, acted naturally to help everything go smoothly. Thanks to their support, the proposal was perfectly executed — and her reaction was priceless. She was absolutely thrilled and surprised, and the moment was full of joy and excitement.

After the proposal, people nearby started congratulating the couple, adding even more happiness to the atmosphere. I was so grateful to be there to photograph such a beautiful and emotional moment. We continued the shoot with group photos, some fun shots with friends, and of course, more romantic pictures of the happy couple. Everyone was cheerful, kind, and truly a joy to photograph.

Because the group was so open and excited, I was inspired to get creative and explore parts of the park I don’t usually shoot in. It made the whole session even more fun and memorable.

To the lovely couple and their wonderful friends — thank you for choosing me as your photographer. I’m so happy I got to be a part of your special day. I hope you visit Japan again soon. Congratulations!

I had the honor of photographing a truly unforgettable couple in two of Kyoto’s most iconic locations: Fushimi Inari Shrine and the Gion district. From the very first moment we met, I was greeted with the warmest smiles, and I just knew this was going to be a special day. And I was right — we spent about two and a half hours together, and every minute was full of joy and connection.

More than just a photoshoot, it felt like we were old friends catching up. We shared stories, talked about our cultures, and learned so much from one another. I was amazed by how deeply they knew about Japanese traditions — in some areas, even more than I did! It truly moved me to see how much love and respect they had for Japan.

They welcomed me with such kindness that I honestly felt like I was spending the day with family. Saying goodbye at the end was bittersweet because our time together had been so meaningful.

To this incredible couple — thank you for choosing me as your photographer. I will never forget the memories we created together, and I truly hope our paths cross again someday. Until then, please take care and thank you again from the bottom of my heart.