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ELOPEMENT BEFORE MT FUJI - JO & ERIC

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We woke before sunrise for a 6am elopement beneath Mt. Fuji, the air crisp and the lake perfectly still as Jo and Eric shared their vows in the first light of day. Tears caught the morning sun, birds swept across Lake Kawaguchiko, and everything felt quiet in the best way. What followed were two unhurried days of hidden shrines, peaceful gardens, coastal bike rides, and golden sunsets, intimate moments woven gently through Kawaguchiko and Kamakura.

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EXCHANGING VOWS IN FRONT OF MT FUJI AT SUNRISE

We woke up at 5am to get ready for a 6am elopement with the rising sun in front of Mt. Fuji. It was cold and frosty in the morning but this day couldn’t have been more perfect. Every moment of it.
We drove to Nagasaki Park while it was still dark and warmed up in the van as we watched the birds fly across Lake Kawaguchiko in front of Mt. Fuji. As the sky slowly lit up, we made our way down to the waterfront, where Jo and Eric began sharing their vows. It was beautiful and emotional. They shed tears that sparkled in the morning sun.

Mount Fuji silhouetted against a vibrant sunset sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple.
Bride and groom embrace by the lake, gazing at a vibrant sunset reflecting on the water.
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A woman smiles at a man while standing together near the water's edge.
A man in a suit and tie is wiping his eyes, appearing emotional or distressed.
A couple stands together in front of a mountain, with a bright moon illuminating the night sky behind them.

A BREAK BEFORE THE AUTUMN COLORS

We then drove to a small café nearby for breakfast and visited the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum. Afterwards, we popped over to Lake Saiko for a quick shoot and attempted to skip some stones. We managed about three. Not bad, Eric! By this time, the sun was setting behind the hills, and we had a two hour drive back to Kamakura.

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A woman with a joyful expression sits among trees in the woods, enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings.
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A man and woman stand together in a lush green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dappled sunlight.
A man and woman walk together on a path, with a beautiful temple in the background.
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A man and woman joyfully playing frisbee on a sunny beach, with waves and sand in the background.
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DISCOVERING KAMAKURA'S HIDDEN GEMS

The following day, we rented some bikes and visited a few local shrines in the area, including my favorite, Myohonji, tucked away behind the hills. We later visited Hokokuji Temple and a teahouse across the road called Kisenan, a traditional teahouse overlooking a beautiful Japanese garden. After that, we made our way back to Kamakura Station and took the Enoden tram to Shichirigahama Station, the stop next to Kamakura Kokomae Station, where the famous Slam Dunk Enoden scene was filmed. We went down to the beach and had some fun there just as the sun was dipping low. That’s a wrap.We had such a fun time and visited so many places hidden away from the public eye, which was perfect for Jo and Eric, as they wanted something a little more intimate. Definitely check these places out if you’re in the area, and happy shooting!

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A couple strolls hand-in-hand on a wooden walkway at a serene Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery.
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A couple embraces warmly in front of a lush bamboo forest, surrounded by tall green stalks.
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Couple joyfully playing frisbee on a sunny beach, with waves and sand in the background.
Two individuals standing on the beach, casting long shadows on the sand during sunset.
A man and woman stand on the beach, gazing out at the ocean under a clear blue sky.
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