RAKESH BIKRAM SHAHI PROFILE PICTURE
RAKESH BIKRAM SHAHI PROFILE PICTURE

I was born in 1995 in Kohalpur, Nepal, and have always been drawn to the power of visual storytelling. In 2018, I moved to Japan to pursue my dream after receiving a scholarship from The Asahi Shimbun. I began my journey by enrolling at KEN School of Japanese Language in October 2019, where I completed a two-year language program. In April 2020, I entered the Tokyo Visual Arts College, specializing in fashion photography.

In 2022, my graduation project—a photobook titled Sati—was awarded the Grand Prix, marking a key moment in my creative journey. The following year, my work The Journey of Suffering & Awakening was nominated for the 2nd Fugensha Photo Award, further encouraging me to explore photography as a medium for emotional and cultural reflection.

In 2024, I joined Didi Ltd. as a photographer and art director, where I continue to evolve through collaboration and creative leadership. Currently based in Tokyo, I work as a freelance fashion photographer, collaborating with fashion brands, models, and creative teams across a range of visual projects.

RAKESH BIKRAM SHAHI