photograph : Masato
born in tokyo, Japan. 1972
-Getty Images Inc. flickr collection, photo contributor.
 Getty Images, Creative Blog » "Do you think it's authentic?"
-admin : Flickr "6x7 color" and "Zeiss Ikon Ikoflex" group.

2003.04 launched a website.
2007.12 cooperative relationship with atugi-color processing Lab.
2009.01 joined a Getty Images, flickr collection.
2010.01 Yokohama Photo Festival, portfolio review entries.
2010.12 featured on the homeland magazine #60, Culture and ART.
2011.05 Getty Images "Click! Real Japan" video-interview.
2011.06 participated in TOKYO-GA Charity Photo Book.

interview excerpt : "homeland" magazine of Fujian provine of China.

I make a story into my photos. I usually use brownie 6x7 format films. because brownie film can take pictures likes a scene of movies that includes not only subject but also scenery.

I have two styles. one of this is snap-photos (style 01). and the other is giving directions to subject to make my story (style 02). Main theme of my photo is "all alone" -We are all alone but you're not alone-. It has some messages of a hope and reminiscences. It's not pessimistic and disappointment. I usually think taking pictures is one of good tools to know myself.

I own several film cameras. Among all, the PLAUBEL makina 67 is something special. Without it, I might be bored. In fact, the camera works as omamori (a good-luck charm) to me since it has been given from the photographer I've admired. This old camera, however, is very tough to handle with so I make many mistakes without doubt. As long as there are films available, I will always enjoy such process including trial and error until mastery of this camera which then becomes part of my eyes and hands.
Thanks : My profile photo was taken by Yasushi Okano. English transration by (ku)nihito and his friend in L.A.

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