Michael Knows Best


Hi, My Name is Xin and I am going to Japan with my girlfriend, Connie.


Me and Connie had been planning for a trip to Japan on April, little did she know that I had planned something special for us. A month before our trip, I contacted Michael for his availability and also, for a proposal. Yes, I was going to propose to Connie on that trip. I am not that familiar to the spots in Japan so, Michael recommended Toji as my proposal location for the location is a hidden gem. It is very beautiful and most importantly, not crowded with tourists so that we could have an intimate proposal.


After a hefty discussion and planning with Michael, we decided to do it on April 13th.


Couple sitting together on red benches with a five-story pagoda and cherry trees behind them.
Couple laughing together leaning against a large tree outside a traditional Japanese temple.

Our Wide Smiles


(Photo after propose)

Sneak Peak of us post-proposal, did we smile too wide? We just couldn’t hide our happiness. Here are some photos during the proposal.

Romantic marriage proposal on one knee before a stunning five-story Japanese pagoda garden.
Couple holding hands and smiling facing each other with a tall Japanese pagoda behind them.
Couple standing apart smiling with colorful Japanese garden and five-story pagoda in background.
Couple standing apart in Japanese garden with iconic five-story pagoda tower rising behind them in Kyoto.
Close-up of woman showing diamond engagement ring while embracing man in pink striped shirt outdoors.
Surprised woman in floral dress covering mouth with both hands displaying engagement ring in Japanese garden.
Man on one knee proposing to woman in floral dress in scenic Japanese garden with colorful foliage.
Joyful man kneeling on garden path laughing during marriage proposal to woman in white floral dress.
Emotional marriage proposal moment with man on knee placing ring on woman's finger in lush green park.

Toji, Sakura and The Birds


The proposal was a success and after everything, the nature seemed to be cheering for us too. The view of Toji Temple, The breezy Spring wind, The blooming sakura, The nice weather and the birds were even singing too. I feel this will be a start of a beautiful journey together with Connie.

Smiling couple peeking from opposite sides of large tree trunk near traditional Japanese temple building.
Playful couple hiding behind large tree trunk in sunlit Japanese temple garden setting.
Happy couple posing together against stone wall with traditional Japanese five-story pagoda and cherry blossoms behind.
Couple walking hand in hand through Japanese garden with majestic pagoda visible through spring cherry blossom trees.
Man placing engagement ring on womans finger under pink cherry blossom trees in a Japanese garden.
Happy couple smiling together surrounded by pink cherry blossoms in a sunny Japanese park.
Couple embracing while overlooking a serene green pond in a lush Japanese garden.
Smiling couple embracing under blooming cherry blossom trees in a sunny Japanese park.
Couple looking up at pink cherry blossoms on a sunny day in a Japanese garden.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing diamond engagement ring in natural sunlight.

We got the photos within 3 days because Michael’s got a super tight schedule, he did tell us beforehand and we were fine with it. The photos came out so beautifully in the end.


Overall, Japan has treated us so nicely and Toji has become one of my most memorable places and Thankyou for capturing this beautiful moment Michael!

Couple holding hands in front of a traditional Japanese temple with cherry blossoms.

Photo size : 8368 x 5584 Full Frame Camera 14 Bit

Photos can be printed in big size without pixelating and graining.