HIRO EDWARD SATO
Photographer / Director / Cinematographer / Drone Pilot
Best known for his ability to capture true, pure emotion through the lens, Hiro works with companies and artists to create:
- Lifestyle advertisements
- Actors and musician headshots
- Magazine imagery
- Newspaper content
- Executive business portraits
- And more
A truly passionate creative with a keen eye, Hiro has expanded his skills to include videography and drone work. He is an FAA-certified drone pilot in the U.S. and Japan and is bilingual in English and Japanese.
Personal Life:
Hiro was born in London, United Kingdom. His father’s job required frequent relocation, and he spent much of his early life in the United Kingdom and the United States. He is the second of three siblings.
Hiro began his career in 1991 in Hawaii and New York before expanding internationally. He is known for his work in advertising, sports, concerts, portraits, lifestyle, and event photography. Currently, he is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tokyo, Japan. His work has been published in various advertisements, newspapers, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and online media.
He primarily uses Leica cameras and has been an ambassador for Xiaomi’s smartphone brand since 2024.
Please visit Silver Fox Production ATL, Inc. for information on his film services.
Licensed to operate drones in both U.S.(including U.S. territories) and Japan
Interview and articles
PHOTO EXHIBITIONS
Hiro’s recent solo exhibition, “Aya Sugimoto through the eyes of Hiro Sato,” was held at Leica GINZA SIX in Tokyo, Japan, from December 2022 through April 2023. Hiro and Aya’s talk show.
Hiro’s recent solo exhibition, “YU HAYAMI IN MONOCHROME AND COLOR,” was held at Leica Store Osaka Daimaru Shinsaibashi and Leica Store Iwataya Fukuoka from July 2023 through November 2023.
English 
日本語