This list of youthful captures shows how photographing youth can be one effective way to give your photo series a more spirited edge. They show just how images filled with young love, laughter, attitude and adventure can instantly engage the viewer.
Many fashion designers are using themes -- such as love and rebellion -- centered on teenagers to strike an emotional chord in their customers, whether these customers are teenagers themselves or simply reminiscent of days gone by. In addition to shoots focused on young love, angst and more, this collection of youthful captures features editorials devoted to teenage celebs, with whom many in society have fallen in love.
The public's fascination with youth is hard to pinpoint, but these youthful captures nonetheless show that it's one that shouldn't be ignored.
54 Youthful Captures
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Teenage Old-School Shoots
Joseph Szabo Captures Youthful Moments in 'Jones Beach'
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Seductive Youth Candids
Christoph Schaller Captures Innocence and Attitude in His Photography
46
Teenage Dream Photography
Andrea Kaiser Reflects Upon the Salad Days
45
Gorgeously Grunge Teen Models
Terry Richardson's Charlotte Free Shots are Pretty in Purple
44
Innocent Teen Editorials
Playing Fashion #16 Spring 2010 Shows Doll-Faced Simplicity
43
Youthful Boudoir Photography
This Olivia Greenfield Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot Goes Teen
42
Intimate Teen Angst Photography
Ruby Mercier Captures Adolescent Confusion and Vulnerability
41
Stunning Young Starlet Campaigns
The Elle Fanning Marc by Marc Jacobs Ad Campaign Captivates
40
Scandalous Teen Shoots
Gossip-Worthy Editorial by Terry Richardson
39
Angry Hipster Editorials
Jolijn Snijders Captures Teen Angst for Baby Baby Baby Magazine
38
Calescent Californian Captures
Cameron Rad Turns up the Heat with Natural Light in His Work
37
Youthful Teen Spreads
The Frida Gustavsson Vagabond Spring 2010 Campaign is Divine
36
Slick Schoolboy Lookbooks
The Balmain SS12 Campaign is Too Cool for School
35
Rebel Skater Spreads
The '50s-Inspired Teen Vogue 'Wild at Heart' Editorial
34
Girlish Grunge Fashiontography
The Young-Love Teen Vogue Editorial 'Finding Nirvana'
33
Gun-Toting Teen Shoots
Hardcore Taylor Momsen Revolver Cover is Locked & Loaded
32
Romantic Fashion Adventures
This Mustang Baby by Zanita Spread is the Teenage Dream
31
Fun-Loving Spring Collections
The Erin Kleinberg Spring 2011 Lookbook is Flirty and Fun
30
Teen Vintage Glam Shoots
The Emma Watson Vogue UK December 2010 Spread is Elegantly Sophisticated
29
90s Teen Idol Lookbooks
'The Stylists Own' SS 2012 Collection is Gorgeously Grungy
28
Eclectic Youth Photography (UPDATE)
Chrissie White Captures Whimsical and Romantic Images
27
Schoolgirl Fashion
The Sweet Willy Vanderperre Vogue China March 2011 Editorial
26
Youthful Funtography
The Mishka Summer 2010 Lookbook is Full of Youthful Fashions
25
Youth Friendship Photography
Photographer Bo Zhang Captures the Beauty of Young Friends
24
Edgy Teen Angst Portraits
The Jemma Baines RUSSH #41 Shoot Doesn't Skimp on Attitude
23
Tumultuous Teen Romance Shoots
The Nicolas Guerin 'Wild Kiss' FIASCO Editorial is on Fire
22
Moody Teen Lookbooks
The Vainl Archive 2011 Fall/Winter Line Boasts Dismal Faces & Dapper Style
21
Teen Trench Coats
Grown Up Emma Watson for Burberry A/W 2009/2010 Campaign
20
Free Spirited Grunge Fashion
The Kangol FW11 Collection Offer Youthful Attire with Hipster Flair
19
Defiant Metropolis Male Fashion
The Mishka 2011 Summer Collection Combines Punk & Grunge
18
Angsty Teen Lookbooks
The Freshjive SS12 Collection Features a Brooding Teen in Playful Attire
17
Teenage Angst Photography
'Concrete and Clay' by Alan Foreman Captures the Rebellious Years
16
Pool Party Lookbooks
The Warriors of Radness FW11 Collection Offers Hipster Surfwear
15
Teen Idol Photoshoots
Outtakes From Robert Pattinson in Vanity Fair
14
Bad Attitude Street Shoots
Rebellious Youth in the Lorenzo Marcucci Flaunt Spread
13
50s Youth Clothing Campaigns
Blanco SS11 Rock Your Jeans Ads Capture Retro Adolescence
12
Balloon-Bearing Babes
The Babycakes Varsity Shoot is a Bubbly Spread of Partytography
11
Grungy Teen Blogger Editorials
The 'Isn't She Lovely' Molly Soda Vice Style Shoot is Rad & Ratty
10
Youthful Varsity Lookbooks
Somedays Lovin Autumn 2011 Collection Brings You Back in Time
9
Teen Rebel Editorials
'American Idol' in 125 Magazine Channels Brando, James Dean & Elvis
8
Stunning Starlet Glamor Shoots
The Amanda Seyfried Glamour UK November 2011 Editorial is Smoking
7
Superstar Sibling Shoots
Natali Germanotta for Teen Vogue is Much Tamer Than Lady Gaga
6
'Grease'-Inspired Celeb Shoots
The Amanda Seyfried Teen Vogue Spread Has a '50s Vibe
5
Teenage Dream Perfume Ads
Justin Bieber's 'Someday' Commercial is a Belieber's Fantasy
4
Junior Model Marketing
The Caterina Ravaglia Film Presents a Sultry Side to the 16-Year-Old
3
Gleeky Prom Styles
The Boys of Glee Make the Pages of Teen Vogue April 2011
2
Crazed Tween Celebtography
Enjoy 'The Justin Bieber Experience' in Interview Magazine
1
High School Reminiscing Videos
Katy Perry Brings Back Memories with her Video for 'Teenage Dream'
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