I recently had the honor of capturing a truly romantic surprise proposal at Osaka Castle Park. Normally, I schedule photo sessions in the early morning to avoid crowds, but this time the couple’s schedule only allowed for an evening shoot. As expected, it was more crowded than in the morning, but I carefully chose a beautiful spot with as few people in the background as possible. Despite deciding on the exact location at the very last moment, he naturally led her there, setting the perfect stage for the proposal.

Neither of us gave away any hints, so she had absolutely no idea what was about to happen. When he got down on one knee, she was completely shocked, burst into tears, and could not stop smiling. Even nearby tourists noticed what was happening, clapped, and cheered to celebrate their love. It was such a magical moment, and I felt truly lucky to capture it with my camera.

Throughout the session, she was overwhelmed with joy, often shaking with emotion, staring at her ring, and crying tears of happiness. After the proposal, the three of us came up with creative ideas together—piggyback rides, jumps, running shots—and ended up with so many fun and beautiful photos.

Being their photographer was an incredible experience. Thank you so much for choosing me to capture this special moment. I absolutely adore the two of you, and I hope you will come back to Japan again someday.