Iishi Family Autumn PortraitsJenny and Shunji are happily marrried. Like other couples, they laugh together, relax together, and enjoy their time together. But, unlike other couples, they do the things (that many of us take for granted) thousands of miles apart. Jenny and her daughter Lilly-Rose live in Germany while Shunji, for now, remains in Japan for work. I was honored to hear from Jenny who planned on making the trek to Tokyo to see her husband and to relax as a family during one of the most pleasant times of the year. Jenny wanted to schedule a family portrait session within Tokyo and wanted to ensure that the shoot would yield great images. But, she was just as keen to book a session that would be a fun family activity. Understandably, Jenny didn't want a single, precious moment of the trip to be wasted. We set a date on the calendar for late October, my favorite month if the year. Tokyo is amazing in the early fall. In October the autumn leaves have not yet shown their true potential. The daytime is still warm but air becomes pleasantly crisp in the evening. People swarm back to Tokyo's beautiful parks. The city seems to breathe during the final days of October. Tokyo seems to relax. I met the Iishi family at a traditional, Edo-period garden (one of my favorite places in all of Japan). To my surprise, Jenny, Shunji, and Lilly-Rose were all dressed in Kimono. I was immediately reminded of Jenny's email. I realized then just how much of an event the portrait session was. The photos would just be the icing on the cake for Jenny and Shunji. The time together, having fun, and making memories, was the true intention. Throughout our session, I gave the family some space, allowing them to laugh and chat together. We meandered through the gardens, stopping every now and again to make some images that will, hopefully, remind the family of their time together in Tokyo. In the end, I was very grateful to have such kind and willing clients. But more, I was grateful to be reminded of how lucky I am to have my family together, here in Japan, under one roof. Why not carve out some time to make some memories with your family? Contact me today to reserve your own family portrait session in Tokyo or beyond. Related Content for Families |
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