I recently had the pleasure of photographing a lovely family in the vibrant Namba area of Osaka. During summer, sunset comes late, so our evening photoshoot started around 7:30 PM. Even after a full day of sightseeing, their young daughter did her best to smile throughout the session. I kept the conversation light and fun to help her stay engaged, and I truly believe she had a great time.

The parents were incredibly warm and friendly, treating me as if I were part of their family. We explored different locations around Namba for the shoot, and each time I showed them a photo on my camera, their delighted reactions made me so happy. Their joy was contagious and reminded me how meaningful my work is.

I’m truly grateful they chose me from among so many photographers in Japan. That night’s photoshoot was a beautiful experience for me as well, and I’ll always remember it. I hope to see them again someday when they visit Japan again!