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The series reached its seventh volume by August 1998, published through Rikitake Yasushi Shashin Jimusho (his private studio) and compiled by Studio R. Portraits Of Jennie By Yasushi Rikitake.108
Rikitake’s work sits alongside other prominent Japanese photographers who explore the nuances of everyday life and human subjects. While photographers like popularized the are, bure, boke (grainy, blurry, out-of-focus) style, and Hiroshi Sugimoto mastered minimalist landscapes, Rikitake focused on the commercial and artistic intersection of portraiture. Hiroshi Sugimoto: Master of Minimalist Photography | WIZARD
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The number "108" typically denotes a specific file or indexed entry within the larger digital archive of the series.
Yasushi Rikitake is known for his prolific output and his ability to capture naturalistic yet stylized portraits. His work often focuses on the transition from adolescence, utilizing soft lighting and minimalist backgrounds to emphasize the subject's expression and presence. The "Portraits of Jennie" series is arguably his most well-known project, spanning multiple volumes and hundreds of individual files.