A Tokyo destination wedding in spring — without the sakura.
Yes, it was supposed to be peak bloom. But an unexpected cold spell swept through the region, delaying the cherry blossoms by nearly two weeks. So instead of the usual pink flurries, we had crisp skies and gentle warmth — a window of rare calm sandwiched between two wet, chilly days.
This was Ernest & Miki’s wedding day. A church ceremony in the heart of Tsukiji, followed by portraits and a quiet reception at the historic Happo-en Garden — 八芳園とは — in Minato. No petals, no forced spectacle, just the quiet confidence of a couple grounded in what truly matters.
It also happened to be our first Leica-only wedding (But of course, Miki - you're a good friend!) — fitting, perhaps, that it took place in Tokyo, where light, shadow, and silence are all welcome guests.
(And for those wondering — yes, the sakura did finally bloom two weeks later. We were blessed to catch a few pink tufts for our second wedding that spring.)
100 frames. All heart.
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A Tokyo destination wedding at the historic Old Cathedral of St. Joseph and Happo-en Garden in Minato, photographed just before cherry blossom season during an unseasonal cold spell. Captured by redsheepphotocinema using Leica SL2 and Leica Q3 cameras. Cinematic, documentary wedding photography with natural light, atmosphere, and unscripted connection.
