I had the honor of photographing a beautiful surprise proposal at Osaka Castle Park in mid-May. The weather forecast called for high temperatures and strong sun, so we planned an early morning meet-up to avoid both the heat and the crowds. Thanks to that, we were greeted with a pleasantly cool breeze and had a peaceful, refreshing atmosphere for the shoot.

The surprise proposal went perfectly according to plan. His proposal was thoughtful and heartfelt, and it created such a beautiful and emotional moment. She had no idea what was coming—her shocked expression quickly turned into tears of joy, followed by the brightest smiles. It was such a genuine and touching reaction, and I felt so grateful to be there to capture it.

After the proposal, we explored other scenic spots within the park. They were so happy with the photos and embraced all of my ideas, which allowed us to make the most of our time together. I’m truly thankful they chose me to document such a once-in-a-lifetime moment. Congratulations again to both of you—and I hope you’ll visit Japan again someday!