An American couple visited Kyoto for a portrait session in the scenic Higashiyama district, with the groom-to-be secretly planning a surprise proposal. The session began with relaxed couple portraits among the quiet temple grounds, stone paths and traditional architecture near Honen-in Temple. He later got down on one knee and proposed, capturing her surprise and emotional reaction.
The newly engaged couple then continued their session with celebratory portraits throughout one of Kyoto’s most beautiful areas.
