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
Hairy Armpit Photo Series
The 'Natural Beauty' Photo Series Celebrates Women with Underarm Hair
58
Mermaid-Worthy Beauty Looks
AQUA by Joanna Kustra Stars a Stunning Vanessa Grasse
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
Peculiar Self-Portraiture
Iiu Susiraja Challenges Typical Femininity in her Self-Portraits
33
Gloriously Grotesque Photography
Shoreditch Wildlife Documents Reckless Lifestyles
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
Expressive Brow Editorials
Flaunt Magazine's Sung Hee Kim Shoot 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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Givenchy's Resort 2026 Line Appears Effortlessly Elegant
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Photography Camera Apps
(Not Boring) Camera Brings Creativity Back To Mobile Photography
Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
The Balenciaga by Demna Exhibition Captures Attention
Feminine Rebellion Campaigns
Songs of Siren Campaign Reimagines Femininity With Fierce Urban Edge
Parisian-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Chanel Fall 2025 is Elevated and Captivating
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Star-Backed Alcohol Campaigns
This Dom Pérignon Campaign Unites Creators in an Artistic Tribute
Pocket-Sized Point-And-Shoot Digital Cameras
Lola Camera is Available at Urban Outfitters
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Reimagined Artwork-Based Travel Campaigns
Plaza Premium Group Debuts 'The Art of Travel'
Enigmatically Suspenseful Fashion Campigns
Tom Ford Presents Its Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign
Photographer-Inspired Photo Apps
The Leica LUX App is Launching the Artist Looks Filter Effects
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Fashion Icon Archetype-Focused Campaigns
Alaïa's Summer/Fall 2025 Archetypes Campaign is Stunning
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns
The Audi Car Couture Ad Turns Car Parts into Dressmaking Layouts
AI Photo Enhancement Tools
AI Portraits From Selfies Creates Studio Quality Photos In Minutes
Protest Art Exhibitions
CART Department’s Ai Weiwei LEGO Story Revisits Censorship and Activism
Avant-Garde Haute-Couture Fashion Exhibits
The Rick Owens 'Temple of Love' Exhibition is Stunning
Urban Landscape-Inspired Campaigns
The Casablanca Fall 2025 Advertising Campaign is Interesting
Social AI Video Lenses
Snapchat Brings Photo-To-Video AI to Lens Studio
Museum-Collaborative Instant Cameras
Polaroid Presents the Now Generation 3 MoMA Camera Edition
Portrait Photography Books
Annie Leibovitz Book Compiles Decades of Cultural Portrait Work
High Renaissance-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Embraces Artistic Techniques in New Capsule
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Portrait-Inspired Luxury Campaigns
The Balenciaga Heart and Body Campaign Taps Brand Ambassadors
AI Pet Portrait Tools
PetPrints Bathroom Turns Your Pet Into A Framed Black And White Artwork
Statement-Making High-Jewelry Designs
Louis Vuitton Presents the Virtuosity High Jewelry Capsule
Artistic Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Ads
Alaïa Partners with Hailey Bieber for Archetypes Ad
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Anti-AI Apparel Campaigns
Pamela Anderson for 100% Aerie Real Rejects AI-Generated People & Bodies
Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Vans and Gallery Dept. Partner Through the OTW by Vans Line
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects
Almudena Romero is Working on the Farming Photographs Project
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Vintage Photo Makers
Retrova Transforms Digital Photos Into Custom Vintage-Style Polaroids
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Intimate Spring Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring/summer 2026 Collection Explores Privacy as Luxury
Pattern-Heavy Design Exhibitions
Timorous Beasties Presented What are You Looking At?
Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Louis Vuitton’s New Travel Campaign Spotlights China
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Star-Studded Fashion Collections
Balenciaga's Winter 2025 Campaign is Shot in the Biarritz Hotel
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pet Portrait Tools
AI Cat Portraits Turns Pet Photos Into Studio-Style Digital Artwork
Theatrically Informed Indoor Fashion
The Louis Vuitton Spring 2026 RTW Collection is Chic
Beer Brand Artist Refreshes
Terrapin Beer Co. Refreshes Packaging With Artist Collaborations
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
AI Avatar Generators
Selfie AI Transforms Selfies Into Personalized AI-Generated Portraits
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
AI-Enabled Photo App Updates
Google Photos Brings Artificial Intelligence to the Application
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
Painting-Inspired Auto-Promoting Initiatives
XPENG UK Hosted the Visionary Art Challenge
AI-Powered Portrait Studios
self.space Captures Professional Images Without a Photographer
Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits
Silent Echoes Show Sees Leyla Fischer’s Exploration of Emotion
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting
The Shining a Light Exhibit Spotlights Gabriel Tan & Gen Taniguchi
AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms
BetterStudio Protects Talent & Transforms Brand Imagery
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions
Roberto Lugo's 'Drip' Explores the Impact of the AF1 on Culture
AI-Verified Imaging
Sony Adds Image Verification Tools to High-Resolution Photography
AI Photo Generation
Ai4photos Creates Personalized AI Models And Realistic Digital Avatars
Artful AR Experiences
The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is a Free, Interactive AR Experience
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
AI Creative Arts
Create Unique AI Artworks Including Halloween And Portrait Styles With FunPix AI
AI Image Editors
YouPhoto AI Transforms Photos Into Unique Styles Effortlessly
Sensorially Immersive Art Experiences
teamLab Presents the Phenomena Abu Dhabi Universe
Human Connection-Themed Art Installations
Prada Presents the Satellite Exhibition in Tokyo
Monochrome Fashion Campaigns
JiyongKim FW25 Campaign Explores Stark Light and Layered Silhouettes
Modern Museum Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 3 MoMA Edition is Playful
Cross-Cultural Artistic Exhibitions
Kasashima Gallery Presents 'Beauty in Every Fan' in Paris
Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
Away’s 'Travel Changed Me' Film Captures the Power of Exploration
Realistic Image Generators
RealPhotoAI Generates Realistic Photos with AI Using Your Photos
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series
Claire Oliver Gallery Debuts the Art for Everybody Series
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Photo Art Tools
Caricature Maker Transforms Photos Into Stylized Humorous Portrait Illustrations
Color Photography Exhibitions
The Profiles in Color Show Presents Works by Andres Valencia
Modern Beauty Agencies
Base Beauty Defines Itself as the Agency for Modern Beauty
Mentorship-Focused Visual Arts Educations
Nikon Expands Partnership with NYC salt
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Inaugural Japanese Photography Exhibitions
Japan House London Announces the Invisible Exhibition
AI Baby Photography
Newborn Photography Creates Stunning Baby Images Instantly With AI Tools
AI Image Tools
Style Art AI Transforms Photos Into Stylized Images With One Click
Giftable Home Portraits
Custom Home Portraits Turn House Photos Into Printable Artwork
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Three-Part Photography Exhibits
rhinoceros gallery and Bigaignon Debut a Final Exhibit Segment
Mexican Identity Exhibition
Tecnológico De Monterrey Show Presents Work Rooted in Tradition
Cinematic Painting Series
Cary Kwok Exhibition at Sessions Arts Club Shows 1980s-Inspired Works
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Photography Project Series
Still Life Documents Kohshin Finley’s Photographic Work
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Max Radford Gallery Presents Collect 2026 in West London
AI Pet Arts
PetPicture AI Creates Personalized Pet Portraits Using Artificial Intelligence
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
Tile of Spain Manufacturers Spotlight Designs at Coverings
Photo Art Tools
Image Painter Transforms Photos Into Creative Digital Artworks
AI Photo Generators
MyPhotoByAI Creates Personalized Professional And Artistic Photos With AI
Migration-Focused Art Exhibitions
The Sun Valley Museum of Art Presents a New Exhibition
Process-Driven Fashion Capsules
Mystephenm Vol. 4.0 Unravel Captures the Process of Becoming
Performance-Based Creator Platforms
Picsart Earn Program Pays Creators Based on Engagement
AI Image Tools
Photo AI Transforms Images Into Artistic Styles Using Advanced AI Models
Striking Desert-Inspired Fashion Films
Jimmy Choo Showcases the Natural Reflection Capsule
AI Photo Enhancers
Filtr Lets You Capture Stunning Photos With Real-Time AI Effects
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
Immersive Art Travel Programs
Marriott launches artist residency stays
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Travel Photography Exhibitions
All Within the Detour Highlights Yoshitomo Nara’s Photo Journeys
Creative Photo Communities
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Surreal Photobook Releases
Podunk Photobook by Nadia Lee Cohen and Scarlett Carlos Clarke Launches
Whimsical Spirit Art Shows
Otani Workshop Anima at Perrotin New York Captures Animism Through Clay
Artist Photo Books
Daniel Kramer: Bob Dylan Photographs Capture a Year-Long Evolution
AI Portrait Generators
PicStudio.AI Creates Professional Portraits From Selfies For Social Media
AI Dating Photos
Dating Photo AI Creates Professional Photos to Boost Your Matches
Shadow-Inspired Trays
Bo Zhang’s Lightware Series Transforms Trays Via Optical Light and Film
Synthetic AI Photography
Generated Photos Delivers Unique, AI-Created Model Images For Any Project
AI Portrait Generators
PortraitIA Creates Realistic Photo Portraits In Multiple Artistic Styles
Curated Pop Art Auctions
Pharrell’s JOOPITER Revisits Andy Warhol’s Print with a Curated Auction
AI Portrait Generators
Portraitify AI Portrait Studio Creates Stunning Portraits in 20 Seconds
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
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Transformative Survivor Tattoos
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Photograph-Centric Museums
Jadriv Architektur & 1990uao Design the Photography Seoul Museum of Art
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
Tokyo Creative Salon 2026 is Schedule to Occur in March
Los Angeles Photo Books
24h Los Angeles – 10 Year Anniversary Edition Expands Original Release
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Popular Art Fairs
the OFFSCREEN Art Fair Saw Record Attendance This Year
Documentary Photography Exhibition
The Martin Parr Foundation Presents the Last Resort Exhibition
Career Retrospective Exhibitions
Tracey Emin: a Second Life at Tate Modern Shows 40 Years of Work
Student Art Exhibitions
Lebanese Students Design in Conflict Shows Student Work Shaped by Crisis
Collaborative Cross-Disciplinary Exhibitions
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