Shimmering Desert Pictorials

Vegas by Marie Schmidt Captures the City in the Late Afternoon

Vegas by Marie Schmidt tells the story of a young girl in Vegas during a warm summer day. The background is full of blue skies, palm trees and partially constructred apartment buildings.

The photographer, who was also the stylist, adorned the model in stunning dresses, shorts and tops in pastels and neons. The model Christine Unruh from Envy Models Las Vegas did her own makeup by adding smokey black eyeliner, golden bronzer and shimmery bronze eyeshadow.

The late afternoon sun made the model’s skin shimmer in the light, and it created both an intimate and alluring effect. The photographer has taken a different approach to this series by capturing the beauty of the famous city during the day instead of at night.

Daytime Photography
Exploring the beauty of cities during the day opens up new opportunities for photographers to capture unique and captivating moments.
Pastel and Neon Fashion
The use of pastel and neon colors in fashion photography adds a vibrant and eye-catching element to the images, opening doors for designers to experiment with bold and unconventional styles.
Self-styled Models
Models doing their own styling and makeup allows for a more personal and authentic representation of their individuality, showcasing opportunities for self-expression and breaking traditional beauty standards.

Where This Applies

Photography
The shift towards daytime photography presents an innovative opportunity for photographers to develop new techniques and styles for capturing cities in a different light.
Fashion
The incorporation of pastel and neon colors in fashion photography creates a trend that fashion designers can leverage to create bold and attention-grabbing collections for consumers.
Beauty
Models taking charge of their own makeup and styling opens up possibilities for beauty brands to promote self-expression and provide products that cater to individuals embracing unique styles.
SCORE
5.8 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 81%
Activity 84%
Freshness 8%

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