One of the most heartwarming moments in my photography journey happened recently — a couple I photographed six years ago for their surprise proposal in Japan came back… and this time, they brought their daughter!

Back then, I had the honor of capturing the beautiful moment when he got down on one knee, and now, six years later, they returned to Japan and booked another photoshoot with me — this time as a family. I was genuinely thrilled even before meeting them again.

When I arrived at the meeting spot, they were already there waiting for me. They looked just the same as I remembered — warm, kind, and full of smiles. Seeing them again truly made my day.

Their daughter, a cheerful little girl, immediately opened up to me. We became fast friends and had so much fun during the shoot. We spent our time talking about the proposal shoot years ago, catching up on life now, and playing together as we captured their new chapter as a family.

The session flew by, filled with laughter, stories, and joyful memories. It means so much to me when couples come back for another shoot — but to have them bring their child, and to watch their family grow, is truly the greatest honor.

We started with couple photos in Kyoto six years ago, and now we’ve created new memories with a family photoshoot in the same beautiful city. And as if that wasn’t special enough — they’re expecting their second child soon! I’m already looking forward to the day I get to meet their newest family member.

To this wonderful family — thank you so much for letting me be part of your story again. It truly meant the world to me.