Toru Kasuya

Born in 1970 in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Since he grew up near the sea, he started riding a Jet Ski when he was around twenty years old, and surfing after turning thirty. In 2005, he acquired a scuba diving license and started underwater photography.

His primary shooting location is Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture, but he also visits the sea around Hokkaido and Noto Island. In each location, he always chooses the sea close to populated areas. He has found that even very close to the land, there is rich nature where bountiful marine creatures are living, displaying an amazing diversity.Feeling that he himself has been enriched through learning that we are surrounded by such a vibrant ocean, he wants to convey that richness through straight-forward yet exciting photographs.

He hopes to continue developing his style of shooting simple yet amazing marine creatures.