The 2014 art photography trends point in the direction of challenging the norm, a concept that many artists and free-spirits tend to follow in order to encourage different perspectives. This year saw a particular focus on the idea of an ideal beauty standard as well as common stereotypes.
In regards to the former, the 2014 art photography trends included one woman's creativity to be photoshopped in the different beauty standards found around the world by various international designers. Another photoshoot compared an original image with a doctored one that was manipulated before the models' very eyes, which elicited a deeper response.
By taking on a social responsibility to help change the world, even if it is only in a small way, the 2014 art photography trends show that artists and designers are focused on making a difference. For more insight on how this might affect the new year, check out Trend Hunter's Top 20 Trends in 2015.
Top 75 Art Photography Trends of 2014
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Intimate Female Photography
Francesca Jane Allen's Portraits of Girls Capture Their Vulnerability
74
Intimate Stranger Photography
Hemya Moran Invites Strangers to Become a Part of Her World
73
Then-and-Now Playboy Bunnies
Photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz Captured Hefner's Retired Models
72
Endless Summer Photography
Travel by Magdalena Wosinska is a Series for Dreamers and Adventurists
71
Documentary Trans Photography
Female to 'Male' Explores Gender Identity
70
Intimate Body Image Photography
Jen Davis Explores Intimacy and Obesity in 11 Years
69
Trangender Relationship Photography
This Couple Photographed Their Evolving Trans Relationship
68
Idealized Facial Comparisons
The Original/Ideal Project Examines
67
Bizarre Muscle Beach Photography
Michelle Groskopf Captures the Weird and the Wonderful
66
Naked Handstander Portraits
One Guy is Doing Naked Handstands Around the World for a Cause
65
Comical Adult Film Photography
This Issue of Useful Photography Focuses on Opening Scenes
64
Body Diversity Campaigns
This Dear Kate Ad Celebrates All Different Types of Bodies
63
Uninhibited Snogging Photography
Harley Weird Photographs People Kissing in her Latest Project
62
Daily Ballerina Photography
This Inspiring Dance Instagram Account Showcases a Dancer's Daily Life
61
Realistically Surreal Photography
Photographer Eva O’Leary Captures the Magic in Everyday Life
60
Timeless Sheath Wedding Dresses
The BHLDN Fall 2014 Bridal Collection is Flowy and Feminine
59
Mermaid-Worthy Beauty Looks
AQUA by Joanna Kustra Stars a Stunning Vanessa Grasse
58
Hairy Armpit Photo Series
The 'Natural Beauty' Photo Series Celebrates Women with Underarm Hair
57
Wanderlust-Inducing Pictures
Jonathan Moyal's Road Trip Photography Spark a Curiosity for Travel
56
Absurdly Grotesque Photography
Andi Galdi Vinko's Photographs are Weird and Wonderful
55
Ethereal Long Exposure Photography
Darren Moore Captures Otherworldly Landscapes
54
Surreal-Surrounding Tattoo Photography
Tiny Tattoos by Austin Tott Boast Matching Environments
53
Dream-Inspired Photography
Escape Artist Rosie Hardy Creates Surreal and Imaginative Imagery
52
Gender Swapped Prom Dates
Switch by JJ Levine Takes Awkward School Dance Photos to Next Level
51
Promising Youthful Photography
Polina Photographs Bright-Eyed Youths
50
Eccentrically Bare Photography
The 'Plastic' Series Incorporates Plastic Fashion Accessories
49
Mixed Family Portraits
CYJO Captures Stunning Images of Multi-Ethnic Families in Mixed Blood
48
Whimsical Self-Portraits
This Stunning Self-Portrait Series by Christine McConnell is Surreal
47
Music-Loving Hippie Lookbooks
The Free People Festival 2014 Catalog Prepares for Summer Events
46
Photoshopped Cultural Beauty Standards
Global Artists Manipulate Before & After by Ester Honig
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Suicidal Damsel Photography
Drifting Away by Remi Rebillard Stars Model Alea Wiles
44
Tender Womanhood Photography
Mariam Sitchinava Captures the Essence of Womanhood
43
Beguiling Surrealist Photography
Vitaliy Kliushkin Provides an Alternate Reality in His Work
42
Surreally Painted Photographs
Artist Aliza Razell Incorporates Watercolor into Her Self-Portraits
41
Female Bedroom Photography
The Mirrors and Windows Series Captures Women from Around the World
40
Earthy Hippie Chick Editorials
Candice Swanepoel Stars in Vogue Brazil Antes do P
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Haunting Mental Illness Photography
Lisa Lindvay Captures Daily Life of Mental Disorder Patients
38
Poverty-Stricken Prostitute Pictures
Souvid Datta Captures Indian Children and Sex Workers
37
Creepy Beauty Editorials
The Novembre Magazine July 2014 Issue Focuses on Experimental Looks
36
Intimate Transgender Photography
Willeke Duijvekam Documents Lives of Two Girls For Six Years
35
Stereotype-Challenging Portraits
'Judging America' Reveals Ingrained Prejudices
34
Gloriously Grotesque Photography
Shoreditch Wildlife Documents Reckless Lifestyles
33
Peculiar Self-Portraiture
Iiu Susiraja Challenges Typical Femininity in her Self-Portraits
32
Adorable Mini-Me Photography
Animals with Miniature Versions of Themselves is Too Cute for Words
31
Trapped Pet Photography
The Cats, Dogs and Human Furniture Series Deserves a Good Chuckle
30
Sultry Summer Portraits
C-Heads Kicks off Its '50 Girls of Summer' Series
29
Scandinavian Fairy Tale Photography
The Birglind Sisters We are 365 Photo Blog is Beyond Creative
28
Matching Print Fashion Collages
Fashion Photography Blogger Bianca Mixes Fendi with Monet
27
Celebrity Self-Portrait Books
The Kim Kardashian Selfie Book Boasts 352 Pages of Her Face
26
Everyday Object Artworks (UPDATE)
The Conceptual Work of Domenic Bahmann is Playfully Entertaining
25
Bedroom Monster Photography
Terror by Laure Fauvel Shows Children Frightening Imaginary Monsters
24
Quirky Vintage Subway Photos
Bob Mazzer Captures Rare Moments in the London Underground
23
Evocative Feminine Photography
'Girlfriends' Interprets the Female Gaze
22
Femme Fatale Swimwear Ads
The Beach Bunny Spring 2014 Campaign Stars Model Irina Shayk
21
Stunning Magical Photography
Margarita Kareva Captures Enchanting Worlds with Gorgeous Women
20
Beautiful Albino Portraits
Sanne De Wilde Captures Rare Paleness in 'Show White'
19
Modernist Geisha Captures
Flaunt Magazine's Sung Hee Kim Feature is Lensed by Photographer Yu Tsai
18
Drug Addict Couture
Gigi Ben Artzi and Loral Amir Show a Different Side of Drug Addiction
17
Into the Wild Photography
Foothills/Mountains by Jaime Beechum Captures the Great Outdoors
16
Boldly Botanical Fashion Calendars
The Splash 2014 Calendar Celebrates a Love for Fashion
15
Poignant Poverty Portraits
Brenda Ann Kenneally Documents People Living Below the Poverty Line
14
Poignantly Raw Motherhood Photography
Mother by Elinor Carucci Delivers an Uncensored Account
13
Humanizing Disfigured Portraits
Photographer Cyril Crepin Captures Facial Reconstruction Patients
12
Afro Fusion Editorials
The January 2014 Vogue 'African Visions' Photoshoot is Bold & Bright
11
Child Witch Photography
The Force by Tomaas is Innocently Dark and Supernatural
10
Modern Witch Portraits
Women of Power by Katarzyna Majak is Full of Magic and Mystery
9
Surreal Children Portraits
Photographer Loretta Lux Makes Kids Look Like Porcelain Dolls
8
Minimalist Photoshop Photography
Pawel Fabjanski Focuses on the Surreal Nature of Retouched Images
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Surreal Dreamlike Portraits
Stoddard’s Human Portraits are Layered With Ominously Dystopic U
6
Haunting Epidemic Photography
Maxim Dondyuk Chronicles the TB Epidemic in Ukraine
5
Fantastical Female Portraits
Photographer Katerina Plotnikova Captures Fairytale-Like Scenarios
4
Freaky Figurine Photography
Tim Walker Shoots Insanity for Love Magazine Spring/Summer 2014
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Diversified Beauty Photography
Selfridges' Hello Beautiful Imagery Celebrates All Kinds of Beauty
2
Soviet Ruin Photography
Rebecca Bathory Photographs Abandoned Soviet Ruins
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Gruesome Mid-20th Century Photography
Herbert List Captured Surreal Images Way Before Photoshop
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Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
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Minimalist Industrial Cameras
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Illusory Goddess Fashion
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Next-Gen Graphic Attire
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Ethereal Scandinavian Fashion Collections
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AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
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Sun-Inspired Art Exhibitions
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Collage Art Footwear Campaigns
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Stylish City-Inspired Collections
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Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
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AI-Generated Magazine Covers
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Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs
Antonio Santín Presents a New Collection of Intricate Rugs
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Cinematic New Year Campaigns
Prada Releases Its High-Fashion Campaign for Chinese New Year
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
NFT Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam AW23 Fused Physical & Digital Elements
Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits
3D Doubt Your Eyes Exhibition Opens in Toronto
Anti-Filter Beauty Campaigns
Dove is Inviting Social Media Users to Fight Digital Distortion
Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces
A Long-Lost Work from Gustav Klimt Will Embark on a Global Tour
Chalk Streams Exhibits
British Photographer Launches New Photographic Series and London Exhibition
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Couture Beauty Campaigns
The Rouge Dior 2024 Campaign Film Features Four House Muses
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
MFIT Presents Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Makeup-Free Fashion Campaigns
Pamela Anderson's Fresh Face Stars in Proenza Schouler's 2024 Shoot
Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters
Herman Miller Adds to the Archival Poster Collection
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Changemaker Beauty Campaigns
This Lil Nas x YSL Beauté Campaign Champions Bold Self-Expression
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
AI-Generated Cancer Exhibitions
Gallery of Hope Uses AI to Picture Patients' Future Memories
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements
The Chambers Project/PACT Embrace the Psychedelic Movement
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
AI Stock Photo Databases
Lummi Offers a Diverse Collection of AI Stock Photos Curated by Artists
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Lunar New Year Campaigns
self-portrait's New Collection Celebrates Family Tradition
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Pixelated Photographed Art Exhibitions
Charles Gaines Presents the New Southern Trees Installation
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions
The Everlasting Plastics Exhibition Explores Plastic Dependency
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Global AI Art Contests
Shutterstock and the UN Partner for the Canvas of the Future
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Beer Brand-Supported Fashion Shows
Fashion Art Toronto Has Partnered with Kronenbourg 1664
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Hand-Painted Collaborative Fashion
Sessions Art Club Joins Toogood on a New Collection
Large Structural Ceramic Lamps
Olivia Xognet Draws Inspiration from her Move to Vallauris
Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art
Jan Kaláb Showcases The Evolution of His Bright Artwork
Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
AURALEE and New Balance Reimagine Archival Fashion Designs
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations
These Artful Watches Feature Masterpieces from the MET
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
AI-Generated Supermodel Photoshoots
Vogue Italia Uses AI to Transform Supermodel Bella Hadid
Painter-Honoring Apparel Collections
JW Anderson Debuts a Collection Honoring Rembrandt
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Visual Poetry Creation Tools
Poetique Boasts a Library of 80,000 Images to Complement Your Words
Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures
Amy Cushing and Lara Sparey Present DIORAMA
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Women-Celebrating Art Series
Matara & The Peninsula Bangkok Present Empowered by Her Story
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions
TRAME and ARTXCODE Presents the RIFLESSI Exhibition
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
Gallery Fumi Hosts the Growth + Form Exhibition in London
Authentic Fashion House Campaigns
Gucci's Spring/Summer 2024 Collection Celebrates Real Women
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
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Artful Reflective Art Exhibitions
Rice Roshan Showcases The Space in Between Exhibit
Revamped Monolithic Galleries
The Revamped National Portrait Gallery Emphasizes Public Space
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows
Beverly Fishman Presents the Something for the Pain Exhibition
Art-Inspired NFT Shirts
Prada Delivers an Art-Themed Shirt for its 'Timecapsule NFT Collection'
Pop Art Stamp Collections
The U.S. Postal Service Roy Lichtenstein Stamps Come in Five Styles
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Art-Covered Sparkling Wines
DESIDERIO N°1 Limited Edition Art Bottles Come in Six Styles
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions
Keita Miyazaki Unveils the Keita Miyazaki Exhibition
Historic Automotive Art Books
Porsche Presents the New Artifacts Art Book of its Archives
Empowering Women Design Awards
Triennale Milano Hosted the 5th AIAP Women in Design Award
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Artful Various Rug Collections
cc-tapis Presents a Range of New Rug Collections in Milan
Artwork-Inspired Vibrant Watches
Swatch and Tate Join Forces on the Gallery Collection
Technology Connection Art Exhibitions
Design Agency Here Unveils the Code/Craft/Chaos Exhibition
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Striking Wearable Sculpture
Jared Zhang Launches a Wearable Sculpture in No Minimum Online Auction
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
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Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Tomokazu Matsuyama Unveils 'Episodes Far From Home' Exhibition
Reflective Urban Art Sculptures
Anish Kapoor Unveils a Look at the Mini-Bean Sculpture in New York
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Next-Day Wedding Photos
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Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
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