Pro photographer Itaru Hirama was recently featured in a photo workshop article in the famous Japanese magazine, BRUTUS. Hirama san used a mango Kolo Newport photo album to highlight his stunning techniques with pictures, tips and layouts.

Brutus is one of the most popular Japanese magazines, devoted to pop culture, lifestyles and design in Toyko.

Itaru Hirama is a professional photographer famous for his portraits of musicians and celebrities. He shot the 2010 Tower Record ad labeled “No Music, No Life.” At “The Album Expo 2009” in Osaka, Japan, Itaru Hirama ran a workshop called “Photo Album Is Love,” demonstrating photography techniques and album tips using Kolo Newbury photo albums. Read more about it, here.

The popularity of Kolo in Japan has grown tremendously over the last few years. Kolo is sold in great stores ranging from Ito Ya, the famous stationery chain, to Loft, the popular lifestyle chain. Live in Japan? Check here for our store locator to find the nearest shop that carries the Kolo line up.

-Kate