Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2023: Grand Prize Winner in the Photography Category—Interview with Mr. Masuda of Massu Photo Studio on Ishigaki Island

Photo & Video Contest 2023
Grand Prix Announcement!

 

Based on the results of votes from everyone and those of members of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association
The “Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2023”
The Grand Prize and Runner-Up winners have been announced!

We received comments from the winners of the Contest.

 

Grand Prize in the Photography Category

Title: "Two Veils Dancing in Space"

Photographer: Grand Prize Winner in the Photography Category—Massu Photo Studio, Mr. Masuda (Massu) of Ishigaki Island

I shot the photo from a low angle and captured the veil billowing dynamically upward to create a sense of drama.
I think she (the bride) stood out just as much as the vast universe and the stunning Milky Way on a summer night.

Category: Special Award (Miyakojima City)

Affiliation: Business not affiliated with the association

Location (City/Town/Village): Ishigaki City

Location: Beach

 

Massu Photo Studio: Mr. Masuda of Ishigaki Island

Acceptance Speech

I am deeply honored to receive this award. Thank you very much.
The client in these photos participated with tremendous determination and worked very hard during our photo shoots—whether it was in the scorching midday heat on Taketomi Island or on the sweltering nights on Ishigaki Island.
I think they'll be pleased, given how hard you worked. I'm looking forward to hearing the results.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

Since you have entrusted us with your wedding photos—something so incredibly important in your life—we are doing our absolute best, guided by our firm belief that we must take the very best photos possible.
I believe this award is a testament to those efforts.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

I used to run a company in the interior design industry, but after retiring, I’ve been traveling the world with a Nikon APS-C DSLR in hand. I love photographing the great outdoors in various countries and the smiles of children, and as a natural extension of that, I started working as a photographer in Japan as well. Far from being retired, however, my love for work has led me to put in more effort than I ever expected.

 

Future Activities

Before I started running a photo studio, I was involved in many B2C businesses, but I don’t think there’s any other job where I receive so much gratitude from people and find such fulfillment in my work. I truly feel from the bottom of my heart that I’m so glad I found this line of work.
Although the Okinawa Islands are constantly facing international issues—such as the Senkaku Islands dispute and potential contingencies involving Taiwan—and their natural environment is visibly deteriorating at an alarming rate, as long as this magnificent natural landscape continues to serve as our workplace, we at Massu Photo Studio on Ishigaki Island intend to continue striving to meet the expectations of people from all over Japan who ask us to take their photos here.