
Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
Beijing based photographer Zack Zhang often works with Mizuhara. This floral-inspired photo shoot for EMODA was one of Zhang's favorite shoots.

Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
Zhang is inspired by her energetic personality and often picks bright backdrops to match it. "The weather was perfect during this shoot -- bright sunshine, clear sky, and clean air."

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
26-year-old Kiko Mizuhara is a Korean American model and actress, based in Japan.

Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
Debuting at the age of 16, Mizuhara has modeled for big names including Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Jeremy Scott.

Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
"It's amazing," said Zhang, "Kiko is a very easygoing model and everyone gets along with her well. We share great ideas."

Kiko Mizuhara with photographer Zack Zhang —
"It was more like hanging out with friends and having fun, and we got nice pictures without trying too hard."

Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
"I love the way things work with Kiko. It's kind of like a flow of inspirations."

Kiko Mizuhara for VIVI Magazine (2016) —
Zhang describes Mizuhara as "a girl on fire."

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"We found many different kinds of flowers and plants for this shoot."

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"It's a great combination of Kiko and flowers. She is as beautiful as flower, and they blend together."

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"Our thoughts complement each other, and her fantastic ideas make us work better," says Zhang, of working together with Mizuhara.

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
Zhang prefers to collaborate with models instead of simply giving instructions.

Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"I think that fashion is the industry where everyone can have their own ideas," says Zhang.

Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"I look forward to seeing what kind of surprises she would give me in daily life in front of my lens," says Zhang.

Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"If allowed, I really want to shoot a documentary with her, shooting her daily life," says Zhang.

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
"Kiko has her own style. Not everyone would appreciate her beauty but she knows how to show her strength in front of the camera."

Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"If you just talk to her once, I promise you'll love her."

Kiko Mizuhara for the EMODA 2016 S/S collection —
Zhang has worked with Mizuhara for a number of publications and brand campaigns.

Kiko Mizuhara for YOHO GIRL (2016) —
"She's quiet and gentle but she's also passionate and energetic."

Kiko Mizuhara for ELLE China (2015) —
For more of photographer Zack Zhang's work, head here.


