Saying that you saw a 'melancholy hipster' is almost as cliche as making fun of one. Over the last decade, hipster style has moved from a fashion and attitude based subculture to fully invading the mainstream.
And it has done so largely through the support of the youth. Musicians, rappers, artists, writers, and other creative types have embraced bohemian style with aplomb. The melancholy hipster is one of the archetypes of the culture, if only for its position as pose of choice for young bohemians. The melancholy hipster facial expression has become one of the poses of choice for many in front of the camera, and this post is a celebration of their beauty, solitary nature, and style.
From beachside in California to sad hotel scenes, these melancholy hipster shots will suck you in with ease. Click through the collection to see what I'm talking about.
38 Melancholy Hipster Photoshoots
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Barren Bedroom Photography
Photographer Antonella Arismendi Shoots Vita Cagnone in an Empty Room
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Sullen Bedroom Photography
Matteo Palmieri Captures Raw Emotion Through Analog
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Secret Boudoir Photography
Marc McAndrews Investigates Legal Brothels Behind the Scenes
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Forlorn Hipster Photography
The Myf Shepherd LoveWant Magazine July 2011 Shoot is Boho Beautiful
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Dark Forlorn Photography
'My Dark Little Room' by August Bradley is Both Depressing and Detailed
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Whimsical Fairytale Photography
The Andressa Fontana Karen 12 Editorial is Fun and Fantastical
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Voyeuristic Lingerie Shoots
The Camilo Echeverri Infashion Magazine Editorial is Ultra Sultry
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Stunning Solitary Photography
Teresea Queiros Captures Melancholy and Beauty in Simple Shots
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Carefree California Editorials
The Bambi Northwood Muse Summer 2011 Shoot is Free-Spirited Fun
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Morphing Melancholy Models
The September 2011 Dazed & Confused Collections Special is Ravishing
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Mournful Melancholy Portraits
Kelsey Hannah Captures Images of Lonliness and Desolation
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Steamy Cinematic Eastern Editorials
The Dramatic Du Juan Numero China September 2011 Spread
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Wistful Women Photography (UPDATE)
The Anna Aden Collection Allures Any Onlooker
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Somber Self-Portraits
The Yulia Gorodinski Melancholy Collection Emits Loneliness
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Forlorn Femmetography
Elisa Lasowski Mimics Melancholy for Paolo Zerbini and NAAG Magazine
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Melancholy Child Photography
Osamu Yokonami Captures Kids in an Unconventional Way
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Dramatic Expression Portraits
Hannes Caspar Shoots Poignant Looks
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Melancholy Couture Shoots
Photographer Jean-Francois Lepage Manufactures Sadness
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Swagger-Filled Swim Shoots
Simone Doreleijers is Spunky for Marie Claire Italia July 2011
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Melancholy Boudoir Photography
The Fred Fraser 'Lingerie' Series is Beautifully Black and White
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Alluring Melancholy Portraits
The Yani by Nirrimi Dead Leaves Shoot is Captivating
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Forlorn Angelic Photography
The Daphne Groeneveld Numero Spread Follows an Impossible Love
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Somber Outdoor Lookbooks
The Topshop AW10 Collection is Dark and Moody
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Renegade Menswear Editorials
Vincent Nord Captures 'Lost Boys' for Fiasco Magazine
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Melancholy Model Shoots
Natalia Vodianova Shows a Pensive Side in This Photo Collection
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Solitary Street Photography
Byran Formhals' Photographs Capture Californian Loneliness
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Melancholy Balding Portraiture
Arina Dazzles the Eyes with Illustrations of a Hairless Woman
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Organic Melancholy Portraits
Laura Leal Captures Genuine Moments of Lonely Introspection
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Melancholy Maiden Photography
Neda Rajabi Shows the Soft Side of Women
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Belly-Baring Fashiontography
Laurie Trott & Viki Collaborate for Blackbook
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Fierce Funeralistic Fashion
Magdalena Frackowiak Looks Super Sultry in The Sunday Telegraph
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Flower Crown Goddesses
The Lula Magazine Spread is Full of Floral Goodness
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Momental Melancholy
Paper Lilies Photography Stirs Deep Emotions
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Somber Waterlogged Shoots
The Iekeliene Stange Vogue Russia Editorial Plunges Into Dark Waters
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Brooding Suburb Spreads
Zach King Goes to Middle America for 'Man About Town' FW 2010
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Melancholy Emotography
An Emotionally Drained Series of Photography by Eric Guillemain
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Melodramatic Matron Films
'Despair' by Alex Prager is All About the Classic Femme Fatale
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Dazzling Digital Diva Depictions
Jason Soy Creates Portraits with Brush Strokes of Genius
Barren Bedroom Photography
Photographer Antonella Arismendi Shoots Vita Cagnone in an Empty Room
Wholesome Sensuality Shoots
Ana Larruy Captures the Innocent and the Sultry in Her Portfolio
Sensual Innocence Photoshoots
Daniel Luxford Captures the Sultry and Sweet
Bohemian Beauty Photography
Photographer Fox Harvard Captures Hedonistic Hipsters
Organic Beauty Editorials
The Tallulah Morton LoveWant Magazine Spread is Natural and Sensual
24 Bawdy Bedroom Shoots
From Barren Bedrooms to Hipster Hideouts, These Rooms are Photogenic
Sultry Bohemian Editorials
The Christine Loekkeboe Styleby 3 Summer 2011 Heats Up a Career
Organic Beauty Portraits
Adriano Sodre Shoots Understated Sensuality
Innocent Courtyard Shoots
Photographer Nelson Faria Captures Sensual Youthful Exuberance
Gorgeous Athlete Campaigns
The Nike Women 'Make Yourself' Ads Feature Strong and Sensual Shots
Whimsical Wonderland Editorials
The Yifat Vernchik Alice in Wonderland Series is Dreamlike
Wild Wilderness Photography
Piotr Stoklosa Gets Marysia Mnich Close to Nature
Contemplative Photography
Erica Fava Shoots Portraits Both Hopeful and Hot
Sullen Bedroom Photography
Matteo Palmieri Captures Raw Emotion Through Analog
Organically Angelic Photography
The Diana Catherine Portfolio Contains Naturally Beautiful Shots
Empty Pool Photography
Photographer Rasmus Skousen Captures Laid-Back Sensuality
Romantic Field Photography
Tania Kezha's Spring Curves Series is Soft and Quiet
Seductive Youth Candids
Christoph Schaller Captures Innocence and Attitude in His Photography
Sultry Sports Photography
Photographer Cecilia Austin Captures Alluring Athleticism
Raw Sensuality Photography
George Katsanakis Captures Lusty and Lewd Behavior in His Work
Messy Playful Portraits
Photographer Jason Schembri's Photos are Gripping and Playful
Stunning Seaside Shoots
Photographer Kait Robinson Captures Organic Beauty by the Beach
Oceanside Summer Shoots
Macushla Burke Captures Christina Dietze Alone on a Beach
Forest Nymph Photography
This Paul de Luna WestEast Magazine Editorial is Ghostly and Angelic
Scorching Denim Lookbooks
The Wrangler Fall Winter 2011 Campaign is Hot and Heavy
Frisky Fun Photography
The Sigurd Grunberger Portfolio Highlights the Sensual and Serene
Bold Bedroom Photography
Nancy Reyes Captures Retrofied Intimate Moments
Ritzy Ravishing Portraits
Signe Vilstrup Captures Sensuality in the Upscale
Fantastical Humanimal Illustrations
Mao Nakada Uses Woodblock Prints for Fairy-Tale Magic
Upscale Style Shoots
Polina Kouklina is Wonderful in White for Marie Claire France July 2011
Candidly Intimate Portraits
Daniel Castaneda Takes Portraits that are Personal and Sensual
Intimate Story-Telling Photography
These Brad Lou Tennant Portraits Portray Dramatic Raw Emotion
Sensual Rose-Hued Shoots
The Elisa Raats Fine Taste Editorial Takes Seduction to the Playground
Old Hollywood Editorials
Villanueva and Stone Capture Throwback Glamor in Their 'Reborn' Shoot
Salacious Swimming Pool Spreads
The Johanna Jonsson August 2011 Madame Germany Shoot Makes Waves
46 Bohemian Babe Photoshoots
From Lowkey Kitchen Shoots to Beachside Oasis Ones
Edgy High-Fashion Portraits
Benjamin Kwan Captures Shots that Are Unusual and Exciting
Retro Voluptuous Editorials (UPDATE)
The Vogue Italia June 2011 Photoshoot is Drop Dead Gorgeous
New York Bohemian Photography
Roeg Cohen Shoots Candid Urban Beauty
Sensual Monochrome Photography
The Alex Pier by Yiorgos Mavropoulous Photoshoot is Greyscale an Ho
Lascivious Latex Fashion
Georgia Frost is Hot and Heavy for Contributing Editor June 2011
Loving Lesbian Photography
The Date With My Girlfriend Series Seems Like a Pleasant Memory
Upscale Sensual Shoots
The Juicy Couture Fall 2011 Lookbook is Stylish and Sultry
Caged Beauty Photography
The Numero China June 2011 Editorial is Captivating and Mysterious
Sensual Spunky Photography
The Madelene de la Motte Blanche Magazine Editorial is Attitude Filled
Narrative-Focused Photography
Kenji Onglao Captures Candid and Raw Imagery
Flirty Flower-Power Photography
The SOME Magazine Women of the Revolution Editorial is Ultra Retro
Extravagant Poolside Photography
Kerri Lee Miller is Stunning and Stylish For Harper's Turk
Stunning Solitary Photography
Teresea Queiros Captures Melancholy and Beauty in Simple Shots
Fierce Rooftop Photography
Photographer Luc Braquet Captures Big City Cool in New York
Sensual Nature Editorials
The Mackenzie Drazan by Thom Kerr Shoot is Organic and Gorgeous
Luscious Lip-Licking Models
The Terry Richardson i-D Pre-Fall 2011 Spread is Downright Delicious
Expressive Monochrome Portraits
The Benny Horne Portfolio Highlights Beauties in Black and White
Evocatively Peculiar Portraits
Corrado Dalco Snaps His Models in an Unusually Alluring Manner
Classy Risqué Photography
Daria Strokus is All Grown up for Vogue Russia August 2011
Hippie Oasis Photography
Brandon Showers' Photography Captures Boho Serenity
Carefree California Editorials
The Bambi Northwood Muse Summer 2011 Shoot is Free-Spirited Fun
Intense Melancholy Illustrations
Paul X. Johnson Captures Reality and Precision in His Work
Gracefully Romantic Galleries
Vladimir Sumovsky Photographs Softly Sensual Sirens
Terrific Tattoo Photography
Isaac Joel Torres Captures Inked Beauties in Lounging Positions
Noir Boudoir Photography
This Photo Shoot of Noemie Lenoir by Sergi Pons for GQ Spain is Sizzling
Heightened Hairy Headpieces
The Astrid Schon Magazine Spread Shoots Glamor with Lavish Accessories
Hollywood Heiress Editorials
The Charlotte Casiraghi September 2011 Vogue Paris Cover is Graceful
Mournful Melancholy Portraits
Kelsey Hannah Captures Images of Lonliness and Desolation
Teasing Temptress Editorials
The Hailey Clauson August 2011 Vogue Russia Spread is Seductive Glam
Darkly Exotic Photography
The Anais Pouliot Vogue Russia Editorial is Glamorously Erotic
Compromising Celebrity Mash-Ups
These Tos Kostermans Paintings Capture Stars in Racy Situations
Glam Garden Shoots
The Natural Barbara Palvin Dansk AW 2011 Editorial
Scary Surreal Subconscious Illustrations
Bayo Captures the Depths of Internal Melancholy
Distressed Damsel Photography
These Lina Scheynius Photographs Are Spontaneous, Raw and Emotional
Fallen Forms Photography
Sabina Tabakovic Presents Her Subjects in Perfect Stillness
Cold Camouflaged Models
The Chantal Stafford Abbott September 2011 Elle Canada Shoot Baffles
Dramatic Expression Portraits
Hannes Caspar Shoots Poignant Looks
Bordello-Borne Photography
Brothel by Zana Briski Documents Calcutta's Red-Light District
Soft Supine Shoots
Rony Soltzman Photographs Yana Vasilyeva Romantically Lounging About
Summer Pal Photography
The Antonella Arismendi 'Kling Summer' Series Captures Fair-Faced Friends
Serene Sleepwalking Photography
The Rebecca Finch Sleepwalker Series is No Yawn
Edgy Arcane Photography
The Time at Home Series is Rock-and-Roll Yet Regal
Seductive Wilderness Editorials
The Du Juan Vogue China September 2011 Shoot is Organic and Fresh
Eerily Painted Editorials
The Top10 Source Color Spread Features Creepy Illustrations
Politician Hero Paintings
The Retoyman 'Superheroes' Art is Shockingly Adventurous
Femme Fatale Photography
The Wendy Bevan Starless Night Series is Exceptionally Touching
Bare-Body Watch Photography
The Numero China Alina Spread Uses Her Body to Display Luxury Watches
Plastic Trash Photography
The 'Washed-Up' Project Illustrates Junk in Artistic Ways
Contemplative Animated Captures
Ana Pais' Eternal Moments are Thoughtfully Moving
Ruby Red Glamor Shoots
The Emma Watson i-D Pre-Fall 2011 Spread Features Pouty Rouge Lips
Disquieting Disconnected Photography
The Alienate Me Series is Eerily Expressionless
Expressive Molecular Illustrations
Naomie Kremer Creates Art That is Reflective and Modern
Bullying Brothers Photography
This Dedicate Magazine 'Boys Will Be Boys' Spread Goes Back in Time
Sheer Seductive Shoots
The 'Just a Dreamer' Bambi Northwood-Blyth Shoot Shows Off the Aussi Model
Beautifully Mundane Images
Juliana Paciulli Makes the Ordinary Beautiful With Her Photography
Overly Sun-Kissed Spreads
The Kate Netolicka Beauty Spread Features Dark Tans
Eclectic Botanical Spreads
The Guinevere Van Seenus Editorial is Fantastically Floral
Polaroid Portrait Photography
These Jarrod Reno Photographs Find Beauty in Imperfection
Illustrated Iconography
Artist James Charles Recreates Classic American Figures
Elegant Eastern Editorials
The Vogue China September 2011 Cover is a Vibrant Splash of Color
Toony Pop Culture Pin-Ups
Jason Chalker Envisions Cartoon Characters as Sultry Models
Coiled Paper Paintings
Quilled Starry Night is Full of Vibrancy and Movement Like the Original
Gloomy Photo Galleries
Milena Galchina Photographs Candid Shots That are Full of Character
Puzzling Portraits
Maxim Ksuta Creates a Masterful Collection of Art in Art
Sunday Lounging Editorials
Daniel Hamaj Relaxes for Le Chevalier de Paris in Name It Magazine