: Shinoyama combined commercial appeal with high-art aesthetics, utilizing both black-and-white and color plates. The project was art-directed by Tsuguya Inoue, known for his work with Comme des Garçons .
The choice of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the backdrop for this photo session was no accident. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican influences, Santa Fe offered a visually stimulating and exotic setting that contrasted intriguingly with Miyazawa's Japanese heritage. This fusion of cultures and landscapes added a compelling layer to the photographs, highlighting the model's adaptability and the photographer's vision. Known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes,
The project was shrouded in secrecy from the start. Shinoyama proposed the idea directly to a then-17-year-old Miyazawa and her formidable mother and manager, Mitsuko (known as "Rie-mama"), who ultimately gave the crucial permission. The location was carefully chosen: , a city in the American Southwest renowned for its distinct Pueblo-style architecture, high desert landscape, and vibrant art scene. Shinoyama proposed the idea directly to a then-17-year-old
: The book's backstory was further complicated by the role of Miyazawa's mother, Mitsuko. In 2015, Miyazawa revealed that her mother had been a fierce advocate for the shoot, even at one point screaming at Shinoyama to " take more explicit photos! ". This dynamic—of a mother pushing her teenage daughter into revealing work—added a layer of tragic reality to the sensationalism. Mitsuko (known as "Rie-mama")