KANASA WEDDING
Wedding film & photography in Okinawa

KANASA WEDDING

About

かなさkanasa

Means “love” in the Okinawan language.

KANASA WEDDING offers pre-wedding photography and wedding films in Okinawa.

Laughing together at the water's edge, a quiet touch of hands, the look when your eyes meet. We capture the moments you will hold dear, in the light and scenery of this island, in both photos and film.

The bride and groom holding hands
Plans

Plans & pricing

All prices are in Japanese yen and include tax. Hair, makeup and outfits are not included.

One person shoots both, so your photos and your film come out with the same mood.

LIGHT

¥132,000tax incl.
Locations
2
Shooting time
About 2.5 hours
You receive
50+ photos + a film of about 1 minute

A compact plan, shot in either the morning or the afternoon. We plan the scenes and locations together to match what you have in mind.

STANDARD

¥165,000tax incl.
Locations
3
Shooting time
About 5 hours
You receive
100+ photos + a film of about 2 minutes

A relaxed day moving between several Okinawan locations. As the light changes from morning to evening, we capture the feeling of your day in both photos and film.

  • * Photo counts are the guaranteed minimum.
  • * Shooting time includes travel and breaks.
  • * Prices are the same anywhere on the main island of Okinawa. Remote islands have an additional travel fee.
  • * Drone footage is available with film plans only, and may not be possible in strong wind or where safety cannot be ensured.
Options
Backup day for weatherLets us move the shoot to the next day or another date if the weather is bad¥11,000
Express delivery (photos or film)Delivered in about 3 weeks¥11,000
Express delivery (photos + film)¥16,500
DVD (1 disc)DVDs are standard definition (about 480p)¥3,300
Additional fees
Weekends and Japanese holidays¥11,000
Location permit feesSome locations require a permit fee paid to the facility or local government (for example, ¥5,000–7,000 for the Onna Village area). If needed, we will tell you when we choose the locations at our meetingPaid by the couple
(at cost)
Rental car pick-upNormally the photographer and the couple travel separatelyAsk us
Shoots on remote islandsTravel, transport and accommodation costs, depending on the island and planAsk us
Dress & Hair make

Outfits, hair and makeup

Outfits and hair and makeup are not included in the plans. Bring your own outfits or rent from our partner shop. For hair and makeup, we can introduce artists we recommend.

Dress & TuxedoOutfits

You can bring any outfits you like. To rent, please contact our partner shop Waym (@waym_okinawa) directly.

Full set: 1 dress, 1 tuxedo, bouquet and moreSpecial price for KANASA WEDDING clients¥66,000–77,000
See Waym's dresses and tuxedos →

Hair make & AttendHair and makeup

If you would like hair and makeup, we can introduce Okinawa-based artists we recommend.

Okinawa's wind, humidity and heat can undo a hairstyle quickly, so we recommend an artist who stays with you during the shoot for touch-ups.

Hair and makeup with on-site touch-upsVaries with hours, backup day and other optionsAbout ¥50,000

We are unable to accept requests for a specific artist. We introduce an artist based on availability for your date.

Flow

How booking works

  1. Instagram DM

    Inquiry

    Send us your preferred date and any questions. We will let you know if the date is available.

  2. LINE

    Tentative booking

    If the date is open, we hold it for about one week. From here we talk on our official LINE account and set a date for the meeting.

  3. Google Meet

    Online meeting

    One online meeting, where we plan the shoot and choose the locations together.

  4. Bank transfer

    Booking confirmed

    Once you have checked the details, your booking is confirmed with the ¥10,000 deposit. Ask us anything about outfits or hair and makeup before the day.

  5. Okinawa

    Shooting day

    Let's capture your moments together in Okinawa's beautiful scenery.

  6. Digital files

    Payment & delivery

    Please pay the balance within two weeks after the shoot. Your photos and film arrive about six weeks after the shoot.

Details

Good to know

Weather

If a typhoon or heavy rain is expected, we will contact you by the day before to cancel the shoot. A cancelled shoot can be rescheduled to a date that works for both of us.

Okinawa's weather changes quickly and forecasts are often wrong. When it is hard to judge, we decide together whether to go ahead.

Booking a backup day (¥11,000) makes it easy to move to the next day or another date. If you book hair and makeup, there is a separate hair and makeup fee for the backup day.

Delivery

Photos and film are delivered as digital files via Google Drive, about six weeks after the shoot. Every photo is color-corrected.

If you are in a hurry, choose express delivery (about 3 weeks). DVDs are mailed within one week after the digital delivery.

Cancellation
  • Up to 2 months before: the deposit (¥10,000) only
  • 2 months to 30 days before: 50% of the shooting fee
  • 29 days before to the shooting day: 100% of the shooting fee

There is no cancellation fee when a shoot is postponed or cancelled because of the weather. However, if we cannot find another date and the shoot is called off, the ¥10,000 deposit is non-refundable.

Payment

After our meeting, please check the shoot details. Your booking is confirmed when the ¥10,000 deposit is paid. The balance is due within two weeks after the shoot.

Payment is by bank transfer to a Japanese bank account. We will send the account details after the meeting.

Getting around & locations

On the day, the photographer and the couple travel separately, so please arrange a car. Pick-up by rental car is available for an additional fee.

Some locations charge a permit fee, which is paid by the couple at cost. Shoots on remote islands include travel, transport and accommodation costs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost in total, including outfits and hair and makeup?

Estimates for a weekday shoot on the main island of Okinawa:

Photo LIGHTYou bring your own outfits and do your own hair and makeup¥55,000
Photo STANDARD+ outfit rental (Waym) + hair and makeup with touch-upsAbout ¥193,000–204,000
Photo & Movie STANDARDYour own outfits + hair and makeup with touch-upsAbout ¥215,000

Weekend and holiday shoots are ¥11,000 extra, and some locations charge a permit fee. Outfit and hair and makeup prices vary with what you choose and the hours.

What happens if it rains?

If rain or bad weather makes shooting difficult, we will contact you by the day before to cancel. If the weather is hard to predict, we decide together whether to go ahead.

A cancelled shoot can be moved to another date. Booking a backup day (¥11,000) makes moving to the next day easy.

Where can we shoot?

Prices are the same anywhere on the main island of Okinawa. Shoots on remote islands are possible with an additional fee for travel, transport and accommodation.

How do we receive the photos and film?

We deliver digital files via Google Drive about six weeks after the shoot. Every photo is color-corrected.

Can we choose the music for our film?

Yes, you can choose your favorite song. Let us know at the meeting.

Can our children or pets join the shoot?

Yes, for a short time, as long as someone comes along to look after them during the shoot. Please let us know in advance.

Contact

Book or ask us
on Instagram

English inquiries are welcome. The photographer speaks conversational English. It's fine if your dates or ideas aren't decided yet.

@kanasa_wedding
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