Hue inc. is a Tokyo-based still and motion production company with 16 photographers, five CGI creators, 10 producers, and nine kitchen studios focusing on the food and beverage industry, with 30 years’ experience across advertising and product packaging.

"With 16 talented photographers, we work for a range of clients worldwide, proposing the unique creativity and character of each photographer. Some specialise in motion, others are good at lifestyle or are highly regarded for their art direction."

Clients include McDonald's, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Haagen-Dazs, Nestlé, Ajinomoto, LOTTE, House Foods, Maruchan, Suntory, Yoshinoya, and more.

For more information visit the website or follow Instagram and Facebook.

Takako Kuniyuki is a food and drink stylist and recipe developer for TV, film, and print productions. Based in New York City, she also travels often to Japan and Europe and is bilingual in Japanese and English, with some Spanish.

Taka has recently worked on commercials for Bulldog Gin and Lay’s, and on still shoots for Carr’s Crackers, Quaker Oats, Bacardi, Q Drinks, Ciroc Vodka, Nutella, Capri Sun and Stella Artois. She is also grateful for the opportunity to work with the prop department for the Golden Globes and Emmy Awards winner for best TV series, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.'

Welcome to our debut issue of Showcase Japan, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photo and film production services and talents working out of Japan.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Tokyo (Photo / Film)  directory and other locations in Southeast Asia. 

Brands and publications including Lancôme, YAMAHA, Estee Lauder, Vogue, Ciroc, Lexus, H&M, Shiseido, Nike, Fender, Numero, Mercedes, Olay, Levi's, Kenzo, Stella Artois, Nissan, Porsche, M.A.C Cosmetics, Jaguar, L'Oréal Paris, and Hermes among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• 31st Tokyo International Film Festival - from 25th October to 3rd November. 
• Tokyo International Foto Awards 2018 - submissions are open until 4th November.
• The Fragments of Dreams - photography exhibition, until 4th November at TOP Museum, Tokyo.  

Our editorial features beauty series 'Japonisme' shot by Atsushi Yagi. 

Editorial and advertising photographer Hirohisa Nakano began working in 1999 after a few years assisting in London. His strong, rich fashion and portraiture images have appeared in numerous international magazines including Vogue Japan, i-D, Rolling Stone, L’Uomo Vogue, GQ and many others.

Hirohisa's distinctive way of approaching people has resulted in him shooting international celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Jude Law and Benedict Cumberbatch as well as musicians like The xx , Muse, Phoenix, Sam Smith, Beck and many more.

He is sought after by both domestic and international clients including Nike, Adidas, Dunlop, Fender and Armani for his skills in communication and very fast shooting style. He is currently working on project entitled 'LIFE with Fender', shooting iconic images of people with Fender guitars.

Irwin Wong is a photographer based in Tokyo. He is passionate about documenting all aspects of the modern and traditional culture of Japan and is currently working on two books; one is about traditional craftsmanship and the other is about various Japanese subcultures.

He shoots editorial and commercial work for clients such as Car Design News, Chivas, Amazon, Forbes, Cathay Pacific, The Washington Post, Red Bull, Nike and the Times Magazine, amongst others.

His long-term goal with his photography is to highlight the beauty and culture of lesser-known parts of Japan in order to encourage economic growth in those areas.

Satoru Emoto is an advertising photographer who was born in Japan and studied photography in Japan and Minneapolis, USA.

Satoru is engaged in dynamic and delicate photography, retouching, drone shooting, and video editing. He is a hybrid creator, always customer-focused and producing high quality results, everytime.

Satoru has a spectacular world view thanks to his outdoor hobbies such as skiing, camping, climbing, and fishing.

Recent projects have seen him operate as a drone pilot for JNTO and as a filmmaker for Armada and Junya Ishigami's Architecture.

Matthew Jordan Smith is an American photographer based in Tokyo, working between the United States and Asia. He has photographed some of the world’s most famous subjects including Samuel L. Jackson, Britney Spears, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Halle Berry, Quincy Jones, and Zendaya.

His client list includes Revlon, Olay, Pantene, and many more. He recently shot a new campaign for Nikon’s new Z7 mirrorless camera and received the George Eastman Power of Image award in Beijing, China.

Tokyo-based photographer Eric Micotto specialises in automotive photography along with commercial and editorial portraiture.

Eric worked in New York City for nearly a decade before moving base to Tokyo. He draws on his experience shooting around the world, creating an aesthetic that is memorable and stands out from the crowd.

In 2017, his automotive work included global catalogues, web campaigns and lifestyle photography for clients including Lexus, BMW, Mazda, Mini and Ferrari.

His portraiture work also attracts a wide range of clients, from commercials and advertisements to editorial work. In 2017, Eric captured over 50 portraits for GQ Japan alone - ranging from celebrities to fashion designers to everyday people.

Hiro is an award winning still life photographer shooting campaigns for international brands. He spends most of his time in the studio between Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore and delivers stunning photographic visuals on a daily basis.

Hiro started his career in New York City, where he learned exceptional lighting skills to draw elegant lines by strobe lights. Now he resides in Japan, where he has sharpened his minimalistic approach towards photography.

He is also working on still life movies in collaboration with beauty brands. His movies are widely disseminated.

His rapidly growing list of clients includes Estée Lauder, Lancôme, L'Oréal Paris, Shiseido, M.A.C., Shu Uemura, Maybelline New York, Vogue Japan, LUX, KOSÉ, ORBIS, Folli Follie, Kate Spade New York, United Colors of Benetton, Panasonic, Sony Ericsson, Bacardi and many more.

Tokyo-based photographer Eric Micotto specialises in automotive and still life photography along with commercial and editorial portraiture.

Recent work included global catalogues, web campaigns and lifestyle photography for clients including Asics, Louis Vuitton, Lexus, Shiseido, BMW, Mazda, Mini, Pioneer and Ferrari.

His portraiture work also attracts a wide range of clients across commercials, advertisements and editorial. Eric has captured over 50 portraits for GQ Japan alone - ranging from celebrities to fashion designers and everyday people.