 As always, I arrived early for my family portrait session in Nogawa, a vast park in western Tokyo, Like any other park in Japan, Nogawa constantly changes with the seasons. Depending on the time of year, weather, or time of day, Nogawa needs to be photographed accordingly. Considering this, I always arrive early in order to make an assessment of how I should best approach the location. After surveying the light and finding a few scenes that I knew I wanted to photograph with the Wilcox family, I settled onto a bench near a giant ginkgo tree and felt the crisp air sneak through my tattered sweater. The tree stood tall and proud, its fan-shaped leaves of golden yellow dancing in the breeze. The sound of the tree's sway was strikingly audible. The gingko leaves fell gently, one by one, to the ground below. Some fans drifted aimlessly while others seemed to congregate in groups, forming little clusters of yellow upon the ground. If the gingko leaves were starting to fall, I knew that we were just days away from winter. Soon enough, the Wilcox family arrived and we began our session. I knew Nogawa would provide an ideal backdrop for both candid and posed portraits. We transitioned to the backstreets of Tama, a small enclave in the Tokyo outskirts. The area infused a suburban charm into our portrait session that wonderfully complemented the family’s natural warmth. We stopped at small, neighborhood temples and even managed to swing by the Wilcox's home to make some images with the family's dog. In the end, the Wilcox family and I made a loop across the suburban neighborhood in western Tokyo. As our session concluded. we were back in Nogawa Park, right where we began. We said our goodbyes, but instead of heading home, I decided to sit again on a nearby bench, enveloped in the tranquility of the moment. The rustling leaves, the golden hues of the ginkgo, and the crisp autumn air - it was a perfect picture of the season. I felt grateful for the opportunity make images with the Wilcox family, for the moment of respite, and for the simple beauty of the day. Are you interested in a family portraiture, lifestyle, or day in the life session in Tokyo or elsewhere in Japan? Learn more about my services and reach out today to book your own photography session. 
    
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