Been thinking about this post by @andy-wm MORE THAN I SHOULD and my brain got to a point where it not only needs general answers, but also clarifications.
Because yes, she also started tagging them on instagram when she never did before - DO WITH THIS INFO WHAT YOU WILL - and they also have been obviously looking at her camera, waving at her, posing for her. But all of this could be happening, among all speculations, simply because she wanted a rebranding or just because she’s respectful and consistent in her approach and work and Jikook appreciate it. Right? It’s a possibility and in order to stay grounded I take it into consideration.
What makes me raise my eyebrow though, it’s the fact that she never considered herself mainly a photographer. She has stated, if I’m not mistaken, that she does this as a hobby, in which she of course has been investing a lot and that I’m endlessly grateful for, but which is also the reason why she was often referred to as the “unofficial” Jikook photographer.
But NOW, now there’s a trademark situation going on. “All rights reserved, since 2019” explicitly stated. She always had copyright over her work, don’t get me wrong, but I wonder if the stage she’s entered now is more official. Or should I say, recognized.
A clear rebranding coinciding with it, and “for” became “featuring”. Now I’m thinking out loud, so please, keep in mind that this could both be far fetched or just wrong, but this change makes me feel like she went from doing this “for them”, as a gift, a passion, something she personally wanted to do for them, to doing this with them, and when I say “with” I mean as an authorized and professionalized, official practice. Basically their literal photographer.
Which could change everything, if you think about it, because not only would that mean Jikook have chosen to take such step forward with someone who supports them two only, but also because being recognized legally by the two people featured in your pictures means you could frame them also in other settings, when they want to involve you. For example a shooting, or some other form of content.
This makes me think on the hypothetical scenario where Jimin and Jungkook personally authorized her to take pictures of them and become an official fansite for them two only. Which would, actually, be pretty remarkable. It makes me wonder if the big 2026 is the year when we start calling BlacknWhite the official Jikook photographer, instead.
Again, don’t wanna be hyper focused on someone who’s maybe just doing their support thing and doesn’t want too much spotlight on them outside of their art, and don’t wanna make this bigger than it could be. So until, and if, we get more explanations, take this with a grain of salt.
But at this point, we could be living in a time where BlacknWhite is actually some serious stuff to take into account when it comes to Jikook’s bond, and not just some good photographer they’re cordial with.
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