I recently had the pleasure of photographing a wonderful couple at Nara Park, surrounded by many friendly deer. The weather was perfect—not too hot—making the shoot very comfortable. From the moment we met, they were so friendly, and we enjoyed chatting throughout the session.

After taking photos at a nearby temple, we headed to the main area of Nara Park to capture moments with the deer. Since it was early morning, the deer were calm and easy to photograph. Maybe they were still waking up, which made it even more fun! Once we bought some special crackers for the deer, they quickly approached us, eager for treats.

Later, we visited a quieter, more forested part of the park and were lucky to see a tiny baby deer. Though I’ve visited Nara Park many times, this was my first time seeing such a small fawn. The couple also enjoyed capturing videos with their own camera, making it a special memory.

To my surprise, they brought a souvenir for me, which I truly appreciated. I tried it right away and loved it so much that half was gone in no time! I’m very grateful for their kindness.

It was a joy to photograph these two, and I hope they come back to Japan soon. Their warmth and friendliness made the shoot so enjoyable for me as well.