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小町 剛廣 MASAHIRO KOMACHI

o date, Studio Mozart has photographed over 5,000 expectant mothers.
A specialist in portrait photography, he has published numerous photo books featuring actresses, including Erika Toda, Eri Nitta, Kimiko Ikegami, and Yukiji Asaoka, among others.
In 2016, he received the Jury Special Award at the Fujifilm Commercial Photography Contest, selected from 11,157 entries.

Hello, my name is Komachi, and I am a photographer.

I started my career as a photographer at the age of 23, and before I knew it, more than 30 years have passed (laughs).
I specialize in portrait photography and have mainly worked on gravure shoots and photo books for talents and actresses.

Over the past ten years, I have photographed more than 3,600 maternity photo sessions for the general public.

I have met many people who feel uncomfortable being photographed.
In such cases, I value natural shoots without forcing eye contact with the camera, engaging in plenty of conversation, and creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere filled with smiles and laughter.

One of the biggest differences from other studios is our strong emphasis on hair and makeup. We carefully support every detail, including outfit changes and makeup checks.

Popular with our clients are photo sessions using fans to create wind effects, as well as creatively arranged fabrics.

Before giving birth, we invite you to enjoy professional makeup in front of an actress-style mirror and create unforgettable memories and photographs while feeling like a model or celebrity.
These photos will one day become precious works through which your child can feel a sense of their own roots.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio.

You can visit Komachi Takehiro’s official website here.

プロフィール・活動履歴

プロフィール・活動履歴

• The Journey to Becoming a Photographer

  

  The Journey to Becoming a Photographer

  In his early twenties, Komachi worked as an assistant at a photography studio in Tokyo during the day while attending a professional photography school at night (unfortunately repeating his second year twice).
  Through both on-site experience and formal education, he developed practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
  At the age of 23, he sold all of his cameras except one, packed his bag with film, and traveled to India for nearly three months, focusing mainly on photographing people.
  Pointing his lens at the lives of people in India taught him deeply about human nature and inner emotions. During that time, he also encountered a mysterious fortune teller who spoke about his future as a photographer.

• From Freelance Photographer to Company Founder

  

  From Freelance Photographer to Company Founder

  After returning to Japan, he became independent and began working as a freelance photographer.
  He energetically photographed gravure shoots of idols and talents for monthly and weekly magazines.
  At the age of 30, he traveled alone to Cuba whenever he found time, discovering a different depth of humanity than he had at 23, and became deeply fascinated with the country.
  After returning to Japan, he established his own company, naming it “Latin Inc.” after the country he dearly loved—Cuba.

• Photo Books, Major Exhibitions, and a Pioneer of Latin Photography

  

  Photo Books, Major Exhibitions, and a Pioneer of Latin Photography

  He went on to photograph Cuban people through themes of culture and sports, and published his first photo book, Mariposa, with an essay written by Ryu Murakami.
  The book was widely featured in newspapers and magazines, including the cultural section of the Asahi Shimbun, attracting significant attention.
  He later became captivated by the Rio Carnival in Brazil and visited for four consecutive years.
  As a culmination of his work, he held a large-scale exhibition titled Thoughts on Latin America, showcasing years of photography from Cuba and Brazil at the Park Hyatt Tokyo (2nd and 3rd floors).
  He also appeared as a navigator on SKY PerfecTV!’s Travel Channel in a two-hour program titled A Man Enchanted by Latin America, introducing Cuba’s captivating locations through the eyes of a photographer, and is regarded as a leading figure in conveying the charm of Cuba through photography.

• Captivated by the Gajumaru Tree: Photographing Over 1,000 Trees

  

  Captivated by the Gajumaru Tree: Photographing Over 1,000 Trees

  Fascinated by the powerful vitality and mystique of the banyan (Gajumaru) tree, he traveled to Okinawa whenever time allowed—more than 100 times over the past decade—to photograph over 1,000 trees.
  He published a photo book titled Gajumaru and held an exhibition of the same name for six months in a unique cave setting at Okinawa World Cave Café.

• Active in Gravure Photography for Monthly and Weekly Magazines

  

  Active in Gravure Photography for Monthly and Weekly Magazines

  He continues to actively photograph gravure shoots for idols and actresses in monthly and weekly magazines.
  His representative photo books feature actresses such as Erika Toda, Eri Nitta, and Kimiko Ikegami, among many others.
  He was also the exclusive photographer for the late actress Yukiji Asaoka.
  Member of the Japan Professional Photographers Society.
  A devoted lover of awamori and dogs.

作品リスト

作品リスト