Interview with Yuta Iwata, Grand Prize Winner in the Video Category of the 2022 Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest

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.

 

Film Category

Title: "Reliving the Excitement of the Day I Got Proposed To"

Video URL:https://youtu.be/_95x8QlgvKI

Photographer: Yuta Iwata, MARRY MARBLE Co., Ltd.

A bride and groom who were proposed to in Okinawa. We recreated the events of that day right back in Okinawa. We also sprinkled the couple’s unique items and sounds throughout the video to create a film that truly captures their memories.

Category: Film Category

Affiliation: Member of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

Location (Municipality): Onna Village

Location: Zane Beach

 

 

Interview with Yuta Iwata, Grand Prize Winner in the Film Category

 

Acceptance Speech

Thank you very much for awarding us the Grand Prize in the Film Category. Last year, we received the Runner-up Prize. Since then, I have spent the past year reflecting on how I can create videos that better resonate with our customers and how I can best showcase the charm of Okinawa. I believe that by continuing to focus on these aspects, I was able to create videos that truly connect with our customers, which ultimately led to us winning the Grand Prize. I will not rest on my laurels but will continue to strive to produce even better videos in the future.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

The stars of this video were the bride and groom, who had actually exchanged marriage proposals in Okinawa. We opened the video with a scene showing her left ring finger without a ring, recreating the events of the day she was proposed to. We also interspersed the footage with the couple’s favorite things, as well as Okinawan locations and sounds, so that every time they watch this video or hear the sound of the waves, they can vividly recall the memories of the day she was proposed to.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

It all started with my grandfather. Ever since I was a child, he would take me all over the place to take photos, and I’ve always watched him capture those fleeting moments and turn them into lasting memories. He also often took me to the movies, so I was exposed to many films from a young age. Thanks to those experiences, I believe I’ve been able to infuse my wedding video work with a sense of storytelling and never miss a single moment. I’m glad I was able to share the good news about winning this Grand Prix.

 

Future Activities

As always, we hope to continue bringing the visions of more and more brides and grooms to life.