Spring doesn’t always arrive all at once. Sometimes it comes quietly, with hints of color and gentle signs that warmer days are on the way. This prewedding photo shoot in Toyama took place a little earlier in the season, before the Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms had fully bloomed. While the iconic sakura were still waiting for their moment, spring still had plenty to offer.
Instead of cherry blossoms, plum blossoms became the highlight of the day. Their small, delicate flowers added soft color to the landscape and brought a calm, understated beauty to the photos. Blooming earlier than cherry blossoms, plum flowers symbolize the beginning of spring, making them a meaningful backdrop for a prewedding shoot. The subtle pinks and whites worked beautifully with the early spring light, creating images that felt fresh and natural without being overly seasonal.
The shoot also took us to the old streets of Inami, a town well known for its traditional wood carving. The historic architecture and artisan atmosphere gave the photos a strong sense of place and culture.
This early spring prewedding shoot was a reminder that timing doesn’t need to be perfect to be meaningful. Even without cherry blossoms, the combination of early blooming spring flowers and Inami’s historic streets created a beautiful and personal experience. Spring had already begun—just in its own, gentle way.
