Captured by legendary photographer Hong Jang-hyun , this shoot featured Jennie in a "Modern Nomad" theme.
Ultimately, Yasushi Rikitake’s portraits of Jennie are a masterclass in trust. He trusts the subject’s bone structure to hold the composition. He trusts the silence between heartbeats to hold more emotion than a scream. And Jennie, in turn, trusts him enough to lower her armor. In his lens, she is not trying to be the “it girl.” She is simply being . And that, rendered in crisp black and white, is unforgettable.
In Nathan’s story—which was later turned into a classic 1948 Hollywood film—a struggling painter encounters a young, ethereal girl named Jennie Appleton in Central Park. As time rapidly accelerates for her, she ages years over the span of weeks, and the painter creates a masterpiece portrait of her right before she vanishes from his reality forever.
, released around 1998. This collection is part of Rikitake's extensive body of work documenting models in artistic, uncensored erotica. Key Features of the Book Series Artistic Curation
After Japan enacted the "Law for Punishing Acts Related to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography and for Protecting Children" in 1999, most of Rikitake's early work, including this series, went out of print. Modern Availability and Legacy portraits of jennie by yasushi rikitake108
Item Type : Japanese Books. Publication Date : 1998/08. Publisher : 力武靖写真事務所 (JP) ISBN : 9784915979170. Size/Pages : B5 27cm. N.B. Books Kinokuniya Australia
Yasushi Rikitake is a Japanese photographer known for capturing intimate, naturalistic moments that differ from highly staged commercial shoots. While there is no widely publicized single "Jennie" series by Rikitake, his style aligns with the modern trend of —an aesthetic often showcased in platforms like "108" or Japanese photo books.
The 7-volume set was released on August 1, 1998. This intentionally predated the enforcement of Japan's milestone law: the Act on Punishment of Activities Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography and the Protection of Children .
Following the law's passage, Yasushi Rikitake pivoted his career to photographing adult women only, though he reportedly still seeks models with youthful appearances. The collection itself is thus a frozen artifact from a specific time and place in Japanese subculture—one that is both a significant piece of photographic history and a deeply problematic one due to its exploitation of minors. Captured by legendary photographer Hong Jang-hyun , this
[Natural Light / Shadows] ──> Creates a sense of isolation and intimacy [Subcultural Framing] ──> Distances the work from mainstream media [The Muse 'Jennie'] ──> Acts as a focal point for shifting identities across volumes
Due to the niche nature of the keyword, fans must be wary of AI-generated fakes or upscaled screenshots. typically feature:
The user's search query appended the number "108" to the photographer's name: "rikitake108". This is a fascinating error or variant. The number 108 is highly significant in Japanese Buddhism, representing the number of earthly desires that cause suffering and the number of times the temple bells are rung on New Year's Eve to purify them. It is also associated with the Enmusubi, or divine matchmaking. It is possible that the original searcher conflated the photographer's name with the number of the famous manga and anime series "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!", whose protagonist is Tsunayoshi "Tsuna" Sawada, and whose name is associated with the number 27, not 108. Another possibility is a simple typo where "10.8" or a similar code was appended. The meaning remains elusive, but the search for "rikitake108" leads directly to the seven-volume work in question.
. Originally published on August 1, 1998, the anthology consists of a complete seven-volume set compiled right before major legislative changes in Japan shifted the legality of the genre. He trusts the silence between heartbeats to hold
The unique search term you used, with the appended "108," remains a puzzle. It could be a reference to a specific volume, a catalog number, or a personal filename, but its exact meaning is lost to time.
: Like the J2NNI5 exhibition by BLACKPINK's Jennie, which focused on "raw fragments" and unscripted moments, Rikitake’s work typically captures subjects in their most natural state, stripping away artificial concepts.
Natural, soft-focus portraits often seen on her personal Instagram and "Ninicam" photography.
Rikitake108 uses natural light almost exclusively. In one specific portrait, light leaks from a window to the left, cutting Jennie’s face in half. One eye is bright, almost golden. The other is submerged in shadow. This is not a photo of a "product" or an "idol"; it is a photo of a young woman in a quiet moment.