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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bad Attitude Street Shoots
Rebellious Youth in the Lorenzo Marcucci Flaunt Spread
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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
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High School Reminiscing Videos
Katy Perry Brings Back Memories with her Video for 'Teenage Dream'
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Sultry Bohemian Editorials
The Christine Loekkeboe Styleby 3 Summer 2011 Heats Up a Career
Hippie Utopia Photography
Benoit Paille's Rainbow Gathering Series is a Breath of Fresh Air
Organic Beauty Portraits
Adriano Sodre Shoots Understated Sensuality
Innocent Courtyard Shoots
Photographer Nelson Faria Captures Sensual Youthful Exuberance
Wild Wilderness Photography
Piotr Stoklosa Gets Marysia Mnich Close to Nature
Natural Glam Photography
These Steven Chee Captures are Captivating and Pure
32 Edgy Vice Features
From Odd Future to Scanning Body Parts, Vice Magazine is Offbeat and Gritty
Carefree California Photography
The Magdalena Wosinska Portfolio Creates a Longing for Cali-Love
12 Hot Hermione Photo Shoots
From Leggy Starlet Spreads to Seasonal Sibling Style
Playful Poolside Lookbooks
The Zimmermann Swim SS12 Collection Offers Flirty & Feminine Styles
Hipster Hairstyle Sites
Luvsalon.me Captures Some Seriously Chic ‘Dos on the Street
Rowdy Rockstar Photography
The Nicolas Guerin FIASCO Magazine Editorial is Racy and Fun
Provocatively Playful Portraits
Sarah Kjelleren Captures Childhood Moment's Through Grown Up Eyes
Fearful Phobia Photography
Alessandro Mitola Captures Timidly Touching Subjects in Monochrome
Scorching Denim Lookbooks
The Wrangler Fall Winter 2011 Campaign is Hot and Heavy
Haute Boho Lookbooks
The Hanii Y FW11 Campaign Makes Eccentric Ensembles Elegant
Outdoor Reveling Photography
Neil Stewart Captures Candid and Adventurous Images
Edgy Playground Pin-Ups
Bruno Maric Captures Subcultural Beauty With Black-and-White Shots
Subculture Lifestyle Stalking
This Kevin Morosky Photography Captures Authentic Hipster Living
22 Hermione and Harry Fashion Shoots
From Pretty Boy Portraits to Teen Trench Coats
Suggestive Food Photoshoots
The ‘Put It In Your Mouth' Series Captures Intimate Eats
Old Hollywood Editorials
Villanueva and Stone Capture Throwback Glamor in Their 'Reborn' Shoot
Lazy Lovers Lookbooks
The Wormland Fall/Winter 2011 Campaign Gets Intimate and Steamy
65 Rainbow Tresses
From Afros to Long Locks, the Kaleidoscopic Colors Work with Everything
Diving Damsel Photography
Take the Plunge with the Angela Boatwright ‘Suicide Practice’
Sensual Monochrome Photography
The Alex Pier by Yiorgos Mavropoulous Photoshoot is Greyscale an Ho
Spellbinding Cavewoman Photography
This Krystal Glynn Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot Runs Wild
Sensual Spunky Photography
The Madelene de la Motte Blanche Magazine Editorial is Attitude Filled
Flirty Floral Fashion
The Natalia Bonifacci Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot is Fun in Flower Print
Sultry European Photography
These Cristian Di Stefano Fashion Shots Are Exotic and Well-Traveled
Passionate Tryst Campaigns
The Dylan George Fall 2011 Ads Star ‘Twilight' Hunk Kellan
Spectacular Spectrum Hair Styles
Wisely Chosen Dyes Hair All Colors of the Rainbow
Emotional Elfish Editorials
Kelly Steffey Brings Out the Best of Nature to Display Its Beauty
Expressive Monochrome Portraits
The Benny Horne Portfolio Highlights Beauties in Black and White
Feisty Frizzy Lookbooks
The Vogue Japan November 2011 Spread is Creepily Colorful
Double Life Photography
Matthieu Dortomb Captures Vibrant and Bold Images
Blindfolded Urban Lookbooks
The Wrong Weather FW 11/12 Line is Strikingly Streetwise
36 Autumn Fashion Ads
Get Ready for Cold Weather with these Fall 2011 Campaigns
Retro Nude Portraits
Vice Magazine Shows Three Models Enjoying Past Amusements
Frozen Treat Fashion Photography
The Prestage Magazine I-Scream Editorial is Deliciously Lickable
Bronzed Bombshell Photography
This Steven Chee Anja Konstantinova Editorial Epitomizes Glamour
Colorful Hipster Clothing
The Joyrich AW11 Collection Shows the Rebellious Nature of Fashion
Mysteriously Morbid Lookbooks
The Eleven Paris FW11 Line Boasts Dark & Grunge-Inspired Fashions
Honest Heartwarming Portraits
Bobby Bruderle Captures Raw Emotion in Unexpected Subjects
Ethereal Fairy Photography
Atelier by Stefan Giftthaler is Full of Soft and Subtle Beauty
Vintage Laidback Lookbooks
The Vanguard SS12 Collection Offers the Perfect Mix of Style & Leisure
Nostalgic Free Love Ads
The Pull and Bear Spring 2011 Ad Campaign Has a Timeless Touch
Bodacious Bombshell Lookbooks
The Black Orchid Autumn Winter Lookbook is Stunning
Frisky Forest Lookbooks
The Creep Street 2011 Spring/Summer Collection Boasts Eerie Graphic Tees
Noir Boudoir Photography
This Photo Shoot of Noemie Lenoir by Sergi Pons for GQ Spain is Sizzling
Steamy Playful Portraits
Caroline Corinth Teams With Henrik Adamsen for Fun and Hot Shots
29 Zombie Makeovers
From Undead A-Listers to Horror Body Painting
Solitary Seductress Shoots
The Natasha Yaroslava Fashion Gone Rogue Spread is Electrifying
Emo Highschool Fashion
The Ten Percent Debut Collection is Full of Teenage Angst
Scandalous Scented Invitations
The 2011 Vice Photo Show Invite Uses Scratch & Sniff Sensuality
Rugged Vintage Fashion
The Zamrie Fall 2011 Collection is Comfortable and Polished
Retro Fall Fashion Films
The Prada Fall 2011 Film Campaign is Sultry and Smoldering
Fairy Tale Flapper Lookbooks
The GHD Scarlett Collection Campaign Features a 1920s Snow White
Hipster Grunge Ensembles
The Swagger FW11 'Derange' Collections Mixes Modern Hip-Hop & 90s Styles
Hybrid Hipster Ensembles
The Deluxe FW11 'Birth of the Cool' Line Boasts Sloppy Sophistication
Sultry Shoe Lookbooks
The Umbro 1350 Lookbook Blends Sensuality and Style
Expressive Big Apple Editorials
The Aymeline Valade Russh 41 Shoot is Big City Fun
Wistful Women Photography (UPDATE)
The Anna Aden Collection Allures Any Onlooker
Dreary Draining Captures
These Lauren Lemons Photography Works Feature a Wide Spectrum of Emotions
Sunny Surf Styles
The Beach Crew Collection by Opening Ceremony is Totally Beach-Ready
Blunt Blonde Bangs
The Series 'Barfly' by Mansoor Bhatti Features Gritty and Covert Captures
Teenage Crush Collages
The Vice Magazine 'Infatuated' Series is a Trip Down Memory Lane
Summer Pal Photography
The Antonella Arismendi 'Kling Summer' Series Captures Fair-Faced Friends
Coconut Water Rockstars
Beachside Ads Show Rihanna for Vita Coco
Fairylike Fashion Catalogs
The Free People September 2011 Lookbook is Ethereal and Bohemian
Fashion Revolution Campaigns
El Boton- Mango Uses Andrej Pejic to Sell an Enticing Challenge
Serene Sleepwalking Photography
The Rebecca Finch Sleepwalker Series is No Yawn
Family Portrait Fashiontography
The J. Crew May 2011 Catalog Embraces Family Fashions
Alarmingly Real City Captures
Chris Beale Shoots Charming Everyday Scenes and Brings Them to Life
Eclectic Youth Photography (UPDATE)
Chrissie White Captures Whimsical and Romantic Images
Motley 90s Rocker Fashion
Nastya Channels Rebellious Youth for Elle Greece June 2011
Tron-Inspired Photography
'Tronized Beauty' by Photographer Ludovic Taillandier Looks Magical
Posh Hipster Ensembles
The Stussy 2011 Fall Line Boasts Edgy Street Looks & Simple Sophistication
Feminine Farmhouse Photography
Marie Claire Italia May 2011 Mixes Rough Backdrops & Soft Fashions
Retro Parisian Street Shoots
The Nicole Trunfio Fashion Gone Rogue Photos are Vintage-Chic
Ingenue Beauty Photography
Jen Kolhagen's 'Through the Glass Window' Shoot for Collective Magazine
Posh Persian Lookbooks
The Somedays Lovin AW11 Collection is Very Bohemian
Edgy Teen Angst Portraits
The Jemma Baines RUSSH #41 Shoot Doesn't Skimp on Attitude
Boyish Beauty Spreads
Fenia Labropoulou Photographs an Androgynous Anastasia Pavlova
Moody Teen Lookbooks
The Vainl Archive 2011 Fall/Winter Line Boasts Dismal Faces & Dapper Style
Revealing Treatment Shoots
The Richard Kern 'Medicated' Series Exposes Various Hidden Illnesses
Sultry Supermom Covers
Cindy Crawford is One Hot Mama on the Cover of Vogue Mexico May 2011
Dripping Celebrity Portraiture
Mark Demsteader Designs the Perfect Gift for Emma Watson
Renaissance-Inspired Ensembles
The COSMIC WONDER Light Page FW11 Line Offers Classy Euro Looks
Coast Culture Fashion
The Quality Peoples Debut Collection is Casual and Relaxed
Organically Orchestrated Campaigns
The R by 45rpm Lookbook is Full of Candid Captures
Unidentified Innocent Images
Photographer Brittany Nicol Fabry Captures Unsuspecting Subjects
Slick Hipster Styles
The Topman 2011 FW Collection for Men Boasts Bold Prints & Slim Fits
Summer Hang-Out Photography
The Elle France 2011 Hi Miami High Editorial is Gorgeously Fashionable
Angelic Fringe Fashions
The Cheyenne Tozzi Fashion Gone Rogue Shoot Takes Fashion to the Heavens
Perfectly Posh Campaigns
The Derercuny FW11/12 Lookbook Exudes a Wealth of Class
Contemplative Animated Captures
Ana Pais' Eternal Moments are Thoughtfully Moving
Cocaine Cowboy Photography
The Christian Lombardi Vice July 2011 Shoot Shows Drug Enforcers Action
Multi-Colored Braids
M Magazine's 'A Life Less Ordinary' Editorial Stars Cara Delevingne
Rowdy Red Lipstick Editorials
Renata Rashka Shoots Seductive Rouge-Lipped Duo
Rock-Inspired Rollouts
The Club Monaco Fall 2011 Lookbook is Full of Fur and Fringe
Parisian Palace Shoots
The Taryn Davidson September 2011 Elle Canada Editorial is High Class
Elegant Equine Editorials
The Mimesis by Roxana Enache Series is Rich With Style and Emotion
Bullying Brothers Photography
This Dedicate Magazine 'Boys Will Be Boys' Spread Goes Back in Time
Motorcycle-Riding Lookbooks
The Publish 2011 Summer Collection Has a Rebellious Edge
Pensive Urban Lookbooks
The Black Apple FW11 Line Presents Its Streetwear With Brooding Young Men
Ice Queen Summer Shoots
White Noise by Erick Basilio Captures the Snowy Side of the Season
Predatory Pirate Shoots
The Nicolas Guerin August 2011 Fiasco Magazine Shoot Channels Jack Sparrow
Menswear-Inspired Autumn Fashion
The Gucci Fall 2011 Lookbook Brings Boho Styles to Life
Bizarre Ghostly Photography
These Gonza Gamanso Photos are Frightening and Supernatural
Traditional Schoolboy Fashion
The Soe 2011 Fall/Winter Collection is Classically Chic
Hip Victorian Fashion
The Suzanne Rae Fall Winter 2011 Collection Mixes Modern and Classic Styles
Preppy Plaid Apparel
The Pendleton 2011 Fall/Winter Collection for Men Combines Unlikely Styles
Charismatic Clown Campaigns
The Lindsey Thornburg FW 2011 Collection Colors Outside the Lines
Rebellious Urban Photography
The Our Legacy 2011 Summer Collection is Gritty and Fun
Seductive Serpent Jewelry
The 'Made Her Think' Spring 2012 Label is Creepily Crafty
Sparse Shirtless Portraits
No Jacket Required in Fiasco Homme May 2011 Omits Tops Altogether
Hyper Color Beautorials
Creg Kadel's Shoot for Vogue Italia Features Pretty Pigment Splashes
Elegantly Eerie Imagery
Imaginary Friend by Analogue Photographer Ellen Rogers is Haunting
Subdued Menswear Shoots
Common & Sense Man Spring 2011 Editorial Stars Charlie Westerberg
Grunge Garbage Bag Garb
The Cheap Monday 2011 Fall Line Boasts Punky & Futuristic Ensembles
Faded Au Natural Fashion
This Krystal Russh Magazine #41 Shoot Keeps Beauty Simple
Floral Bib Fascinators
Mojo Spa Handbags are Fun & Flirty Accessories for Any Season or Occasion
Old Hollywood Celebtorials
The Taylor Swift August 2011 Teen Vogue Shoot Channels Jackie O
Constitutional Celeb Covers
The W Magazine October Issue is a Stylish Presidential Parody
Surfer Boy Editorials
Moritz Mitterbauer Shows Beach Bum Fashion in Style Up Your Life
Improvised Haute Couture
Dress Up in Fiasco Homme May 2011 Features Creative Clothing Creations
Rad Rapper Shoe Sets
The Lupe Fiasco for Vans OTW Collection Will Make You Want to Kick Push
Adorable Pepperoni Hats
Now You Can Wear Your Favorite Food With the Pizza Beret
Fabulous Festive Fashion
The Ann Taylor Holiday 2011 Preview is Full of Chic Pieces
Gas-Powered Recliners
Chris Mcintosh's Motorized La-Z-Boy is Perfect for the Fat and the Furious
Pop Star Teeth Cleaners
The Justin Bieber Singing Toothbrush Plays Songs While You Brush
Pop Culture Camp Treats
SirCreate's S'more Puft Takes 'The Ghostbusters' to a New Delicious Level
Teen Heartthrob Perfume
The Justin Bieber Someday Fragrance Will Give You Bieber Fever