Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2023: Onna Village Award—Interview with Yama.A

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.

 

Onna Village Award: Yama.A

Title: "Beyond the Smile"

Photographer: Yama.A A bright future is sure to come!

Category: Photography Category

Affiliation: Member of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

Location (Municipality): Onna Village

Location: Renaissance Riviera Church

 

Onna Village Award: Yama.A

Acceptance Speech

I am truly delighted to have received this award.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

We had the pleasure of photographing a couple ahead of their upcoming wedding. These photos capture the couple’s wonderful, excited expressions as they imagined their wedding day just a few months away, set against a blue sky that beautifully complements the pure white church.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

It all started when I was a high school student working part-time as a service staff member at hotel wedding receptions for many years. During that time, I experienced firsthand the emotion and joy of weddings, and a hotel employee who had been very kind to me back then asked, “Why don’t you try your hand at video production?” That was the initial spark. Now, I help capture the happiness of brides and grooms through both photography and video.

 

Future Activities

I hope this award will inspire me to continue working hard and enjoying my photography.