Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2024: Interview with Akari, Student Award Winner

Photo & Video Contest 2024
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 2024”
The Grand Prize and Runner-Up winners have been announced!

We received comments from the winners of the Contest.

 

Student Award

Title: “The Sky at Dusk: Pale Blue and Orange, and the One I Love.”

Photographer: Akari

I made a rather challenging request of the groom: “After the hug, please make the bride laugh—with just one word, anything will do.” When it came time for the hug, the groom seemed a little nervous, but he managed to elicit a look of surprise and a shy smile from the bride. Curious about what he had said, I quietly asked the bride, and she told me he had whispered “words of love”—something he rarely says—into her ear... Wow, that’s so sweet...

Category: Photography Category; Affiliation: Member of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

Location (City/Town/Village): Itoman City

Location: Kita-Meijo Beach

 

Grand Prix: Interview with Akari

Acceptance Speech

I usually work as a videographer, but I decided to apply for this contest to try my hand at photography. I’m really surprised that my very first photograph won an award, and I’m truly honored to have been selected for such a wonderful prize.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

After the hug, her husband whispered “words of love” in her ear. Her radiant smile, combined with the soft hues of the sky as the sun was setting, made for a precious photo capturing an irreplaceable moment.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

I decided to become a creator because I wanted to share the charm of Okinawa through video! Now, I absolutely love filming weddings—events overflowing with special emotions like joy, sadness, and gratitude—and I find it deeply rewarding.

 

Future Activities

Of course, I’d like to continue producing wedding videos, but I’m also interested in creating promotional videos for companies and industries that showcase the charm of Okinawa. Also, since I won an award in the photography category this time, I’d like to keep taking photos in 2025 as well. Finally, I’d like to take this opportunity to once again thank everyone who voted for me in this contest!