MINORU KOBAYASHI

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, in 1955. After graduating from Nihon University's College of Art, Department of Photography, he joined the automotive magazine “CAR GRAPHIC” in 1978, working as a staff photographer for eight years before becoming independent. For 48 years, he has photographed cars and motorsports extensively, from studio to outdoor settings, for automotive manufacturer catalogs, automotive magazines, and general interest publications. He currently serves as the official photographer for SUPER FORMULA and SUPER GT. President of the Japan Racing Photography Association, Member of the Japan Photographers Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation), Part-time Lecturer at Nihon University College of Art, Department of Photography