Okinawa Resort Wedding Photo & Video Contest 2024: Special Award (Onna Village Award) — Interview with Sen

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.

 

Special Award (Onna Village Award)

Title: "Let's Party!"

Photographer: sen

It was truly magical, bathed in the light of the fireworks.

Category: Photography Category

Affiliation: Member of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association

Location (Municipality): Onna Village

Location: Ile de Re, Okinawa

 

 

 

Interview with sen

Acceptance Speech

I am deeply honored to have received such a prestigious award. Although I have submitted my work every year, I was truly surprised when I was informed that I had been selected for the Grand Prize this time. I would like to take this opportunity to once again express my gratitude to everyone involved in this award.

 

About the Award-Winning Works

It was a one-shot deal—a simultaneous fireworks display during a party performance where there were no do-overs—so I was really nervous. But as soon as the fireworks started, both the venue and I got so excited that I found myself snapping photos without even thinking. I think I managed to capture the absolute best moment. The photo was taken at the restaurant Ile de Re in Onna Village. Onna Village, where this venue is located, boasts some of Okinawa’s most stunning scenery, where the shallow, emerald-green waters beautifully blend with the cobalt-blue sea. I’m incredibly happy that a photo I took at one of my favorite places won an award.

 

What Led Me to Become a Photographer and Videographer

I discovered the joy of photography through a photography class I took in college, and that led me to pursue a career in the photography field after graduation—that’s how it all began.

 

Future Activities

Okinawa is truly a charming island. For those who haven’t visited Okinawa yet, I hope to showcase its charm through weddings, in the hope that it will inspire you to visit, even if just a little.