Polish-based photographer Marta Streng lensed historical compassion in 'Walk of Your Heart.' The editorial follows a middle class Victorian couple through a sunny autumn day spent on their land. Model Lena Jackiewicz boasts a shock of fiery red hair and an anxious expression. Her skillful posing and slight facial structuring gives the series a more dynamic narrative, as if the couple are star-crossed lovers.
Photographer Marta Streng uses lighting masterfully, better evoking a sense of historical weight and things past. The subtle romance between the couple is created with out overt visual passion, which allows more depth to the characters. One of the most memorable pieces from the collection is a capture of the couple dancing in dust, as if they are conscious that they will eventually fade.
What's Driving This Trend
- Historical Fashion Shoots
- Opportunity for photographers to evoke a sense of past and nostalgia through romanticized historical fashion shoots.
- Middle Class Romanticism
- The resurgence of the Victorian era aesthetic in fashion and photography represents an opportunity for brands and artists to appeal to a nostalgia for a more genteel era.
- Narrative Photography
- Telling a story through subtle posing and lighting can redefine the fashion photography industry, as seen in Marta Streng's 'Walk of Your Heart'.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Photography
- With the resurgence of historical fashion trends, photographers have the opportunity to use narrative and storytelling to create photographs that capture the imagination.
- Vintage Style
- Brands that produce fashion or decor that appeal to the nostalgia of past eras like the Victorian age, can tap into a market of individuals seeking a unique look with added historical significance.
- Artistic Photography
- Incorporating historical or narrative elements in fashion photography can create artistic value and redefine what the industry sees as marketable.
