About the author
About Uruma
Japanese professional photographer, photojournalist, creator and storyteller based in Kamakura, Japan.
Uruma specializes in capturing the people of the land.
He is a passionate traveler, has visited over 150 countries and regions for photo shooting assignment as well as for own projects.
His experience brings strong photographic images which capture the true reality and create positive message.
With his unique style of capturing the true moment which contains a story, he helps the companies and tourism offices to share the strong message & express the brand image thought his lenses.
Not to forget, he is a master in underwater photography. His name “Uruma” means “coral islands” in the Okinawan dialect.
Uruma engages with various Universities and educational organizations to pass down his knowledge on photograph and perspective as a creator.
Capturing the moment...
Work with companies
Uruma has extensive experience and knowledge in creating contents for brand image, company market campaigns, prints and social media.
Specialized in people, nature, his photography works covering all all the world including some of adventurous destinations, he continues to go beyond to create the photo which tells a story.
His works has been featured on various companies and organizations ;
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Advertising Campaign for Canon Inc. at National Geographic Magazine for 12 Months in 2015
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Catalog shooting for Canon cameras eg) 5D Mark4, 6D Mark2, EOS RP
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“Skyward”, Inflight Magazine of Japan Airlines (JAL)
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“Agora”, Premium Inflight Magazine of Japan Airlines (JAL)
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“Signature”, Monthly Membership Magazine of Dinners Club Card
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“Moment”, Toyota Lexus magazine
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“Fino”, monthly magazine for Tokyo Group Companies
Awards received
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Grand prize winner of the 3rd Nikkei National Geographic Photo Prize in 2014
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Gold prize for Cannon Corporate Calendar, year 2023
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Gold Prize and Jury Special Award for Corporation Calendar for Sumitoto Corporation, year 2020
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Silver Prize for 71th Calendar Awards for Corporation Calendar for Daikin, year 2020
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Jury Special Awards of 69th Calendar Awards for Kesennuma Fishermen Calendar, year 2018
Community Engagement
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Guest speaker at CP+ Camera Exhibition event in Tokyo each year since 2013
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Guest artist for Earth Day Event for Mountain Hardwear - Japan, 2022
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Guest speaker and storyteller at local schools, universities and community events about travel experience and photography journey
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Contribution of photographs for JVC (Japan Volunteer Center) for their fundraising initiatives
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Judge for the various photography competitions
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Member of The Japan Professional Photographers Society
Publications
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Boundary, Seigensha 2021
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Remastering, Photographers Associates Tokyo LLC, 2020
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Ryojo Nettaiya ver. 01 Bangladesh, Atashisya 2018
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Ryojo Nettaiya ver. 00 Portgal, Atashisya 2017
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Ryojo Nettaiya, Jitugyo no Nihon 2016
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Kor La, Shogakukan 2016
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Buena Vista, Sougeisha 2015
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Now, Shogakukan 2015
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The Songlines, Shogakukan 2015
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Walkabout, Shogakukan 2013
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Tio’s Island, Shogakukan 2010
Photo Exhibision
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“Boundary” at Canon Gallery Ginza, Osaka in year 2021
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“Remastering” at AL Gallery in year 2020
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“Kor La” at Canon Gallery Shinagawa, in year 2016
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“Buena Vista” at AL Gallery, in year 2015
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“Now” at ABC Gallery, in year 2015
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“LAND” at Photo Care Gallery in Manhattan, N.Y. in year 2015 - invitation by National Geographic Society
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“Beyond the Walkabout” at Flowers Common Gallery, Tokyo in year 2014
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“Indigenous” at Konika Minolta Plaza Shinjuku, Tokyo in year 2013
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“Walkabout” at Canon Gallery Ginza, Osaka, Nagoya, Sendai, Sapporo, in year 2013