The collection titled Kingpouge Laika: A Photographic Journey is a photo book featuring by the Japanese photographer Hiromi Saimon Published in by Kingpouge, the book centers on a young model named , captured during her travels across Japan and abroad Key Details of the Collection The book features Laika, who was 12 years old at the time the photos were taken in 2022. Artistic Vision:
: Photos taken in exotic and natural settings throughout Japan and international locations to provide atmospheric context. The Story Behind the Series Shot when she was just 12 years old,
, a young model whose presence on camera defies her age. Shot when she was just 12 years old, the series documents a journey that spanned several months of travel across Japan and abroad. Shot when she was just 12 years old,
The defining characteristic of Hiromi Saimon’s work, and a hallmark of the "Kingpouge" aesthetic, is the mastery of light. Saimon favors a style reminiscent of classical portraiture, utilizing strong, directional lighting that sculpts the model's form. Shot when she was just 12 years old,