Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2023: Interview with Ms. Takano, Winner of the Judges' Special Award

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.

 

Special Jury Prize: Ms. Takano

Title: "Mysterious Moment"

Photographer: Memi Takano

It is a truly beautiful and divine moment, with the two of you standing in a magical space that could be interpreted as either sunrise, sunset, or night.

 

Category: Photography Category

Affiliation: Member of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

Location (City/Town/Village): Ishigaki City; Shooting Location: Sokochi Beach

 

Special Jury Prize: Ms. Takano

Acceptance Speech

I was really surprised when I found out I had won. I am filled with gratitude toward Marine Photo Wedding Ishigaki Island, who gave me the opportunity to have such a wonderful experience, and to everyone at the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association. Thank you very much.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

It is thanks to Okinawa’s magnificent natural scenery that I am able to capture such moving photographs. I am grateful for everything about this day.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

I’ve always been interested in the wedding industry, and that’s how I ended up choosing photography (lol). Now I’m totally hooked on photography!

 

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