About

Masashi Ohtsu was born in Osaka, Japan, raised in New York, and Japan, and holds a BFA in Photography, from Parsons School of Design. He is the co-founder of bmm art & computer, a web design, development, and consulting company founded in 1995. Masashi is multidisciplined, his background includes work experience in design, film/video, the fine arts, music, and photography. Masashi’s work has been featured in art exhibitions, and site-specific installations, and has been published domestically and abroad. 

Masashi’s experience with bmm art & computer has enabled him to gain valuable insight into the various digital platforms, the internet, and social media. Masashi's work with traditional and new media includes creating original content for use in advertising, catalogs, eCommerce, editorial, and PR. He has also produced, directed, shot, and edited, video content for traditional and new media including advertising, promotion, and experimental multimedia projects. 

Masashi has also worked on a number of documentary film projects, such as The Black Crowes: Cabin Fever, an innovative profile of the highly regarded music group. He is also spearheading an independent music label, buddhafunk, which, to date, has released Wet Pinkey and A Soundtrack to an Imaginary Film. 

Masashi takes pride in cultivating strong relationships with clients and understanding their needs. Based in New York City, Masashi has worked with clients worldwide and welcomes your inquiry, regardless of location.

Commercial Photography
web site: www.bmmvision.com
LinkedIn Profile

Client List

Andrew Marc
Akka Paris
Bike Magazine
Calvin Klein
Cardiac Records
Cosmopolitan Japan
Cha Cha's House of Ill Repute
Depeche Mode
DKNY
Ear Magazine
Eliza J Dresses
GH Bass
Girl Loves Boy Salon
Graphis
GIII Marketing Group
Interview Magazine
Island Records
Karl Lagerfeld
Levis
Marie Claire
M Topalian Inc
Ongaku Senka Magazine
Pasqual Marais Paris
Piece Detache
Rolling Stone Magazine
Self Salon
The Black Crowes
The Face Magazine
Tommy Hilfiger
Vertigo Magazine
Vilebrequin
Viva Rock Magazine
Vogue Mexico
Warren-Tricomi
Yumi Katsura Bridal
Zasoya
Various Private Commissions

EDUCATION

Parsons School of Design: BFA, Photography
Currently living and working in New York City

PROJECTS

Current     A Photo a Day (Work in Progress)

2023     Scenes from a Pandemic

2022 Experiments with Sound and Vision (Work in Progress)

2016      Reflections in Transit (Work in Progress)

2011      Release: Wet Pinkey

2010      Release: A Soundtrack to an Imaginary Film
2010      Birth of Son

2009     Black Crowes Cabin Fever Movie: Co-Director, DP, Editor

2001      Established buddhafunk label

1995      Established bmm art & computer inc. Partner/ Creative

PRIVATE COMMISSIONS:

1997     Zucca, NYC
1997     Warren-Tricomi Salon, NYC
1997     Private Residence, NYC
1997     Private Residence, NYC

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

1992     Janos Gat Gallery, NYC
1992     The Wall, NYU
1990     Club Elements, NYC
1990     Club USA, NYC
1990     The Palladium, Michael Todd Room, NYC

GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

1992     Gallery LOK, NYC

PERFORMER:

1992      8 Street Productions, “King of Pleasure” Teatro LATEA, NYC
1991      Squat Theatre, “Full Moon Killer” The Kitchen, NYC

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