Photo Motohiko Hasui
www.motohikohasui.com

Born in Tokyo in 1955
Graduated from Meiji Gakuin High School, and studied at Department of Sociology, Meiji Gakuin University for three years
Studied design under art direct or Takeshi Moriya
In 1978, joined Nippon Design Center
After three years at Nippon Design Center and later at Studio Masell, established his Co., Ltd., an advertising production company
Involved in art direction for advertisement in general and designed record jackets as a graphic designer
In 1984, started to study photography, self - taught, to become a photographer
In 1988, held the first exhibition, began career as a photographer
Photographed portraits of celebrities primarily, for cultural magazine works and for 03 by Shinchosha
From about 1990, participated in various types of advertisement works as an advertisement photographer
In 1998, established a photography studio Snappin’ Buddha
In 2000, worked on the first commercial film for UNIQLO campaign, After that, made a start as a commercial film cameraman and a director
In 2004, won ACC (All Japan Radio & Television Commercial Confederation) Special Prize and Best Filming Prize for NESCAFE Excella ad “Scent of summer”
Participated in many works, which received ADC (Tokyo Art Directors Club), ACC, TCC (Tokyo Copywriters Club) and other awards.