Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2022: Interview with Ken Sakurai, Runner-Up in the Photography Category

Photo & Video Contest 2022
Grand Prix Announcement!

 

Based on the results of votes from everyone and those of members of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association
"Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2022"
The Grand Prize and Runner-Up winners have been announced!

We received comments from the winners of the Contest.

 

Photography Category

 

Title: "Silence"

Photographer: Propeller Ryukyu, Okinawa Watabe Wedding Co., Ltd., Ken Sakurai

The tranquility and mysterious atmosphere of this place, as captured in the photo

Category: Photography Category

Affiliation: Member of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

Location (City/Town/Village): Miyakojima City

Location: Behind the Tropical Botanical Garden

 

 

Interview with Ken Sakurai, Runner-Up in the Photography Category

 

Acceptance Speech

Thank you very much for awarding me the Runner-up Prize in the Photography category.
We were honored to receive this award for the third consecutive year and to win in every category, and
I am very pleased.
To the couple who helped with the photo shoot, and to everyone who voted,
And to everyone at the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association, who organize such a wonderful contest every year,
I am filled with gratitude.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

Rather than a beach—where the charms of Okinawa and Miyako Island are most clearly evident—it’s a location with a mysterious atmosphere,
These are photos taken in Ryukyu attire—Okinawa's traditional clothing—rather than a wedding dress and tuxedo.
We took these photos in the hope that you’ll get a sense of what a unique Okinawa resort wedding is like.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

It all started when I was deeply moved by seeing an acquaintance capture memories with their partner on video, and
I started working in video four years ago, and a year ago I took up photography to improve my skills.

 

Future Activities

To ensure that we capture video and photos that will become lifelong memories for the couples we photograph,
I hope to continue improving every day.