Top 40 Photography Trends in 2020

From Artist-Created Magazine Covers to Ageless Beauty Portraits.

— January 23, 2021 — Fashion
These 2020 photography trends range from artist-created magazine covers to ageless beauty portraits.

Standouts include 14 British Vogue August 2020 covers that were created in collaboration some of the UK's most celebrated artists and creators. The theme of each cover is centered around the meaning of the word reset and the uncertainties that we are all facing during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each cover also spotlights a local UK landscape that is near and dear to an artist's heart.

Other notable examples include The September Issues' 'Gucci Beauty: 60+' editorial. The image series features a cast of elderly models and aims to break stereotypes related to outdated beauty standards. The image series by Kelia Anne spotlights Gucci Beauty's newest cosmetics range and showcases the brand's divergent approach to fashion and beauty ideals.

Rounding off the list are self-shot model editorials and covers, highlighting the importance of social distancing safety measures.

For more photography trends in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter's 2021 Trend Report.
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Time Travel-Inspired Lookbooks
Time Travel-Inspired Lookbooks
The Latest We11done Editorial is Focused on Feelings of Nostalgia
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Emotive Fashion Films
Emotive Fashion Films
Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture A/W 2020 Expresses Three Mindsets
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Backyard Fashion Campaigns
Backyard Fashion Campaigns
The Chloe x Halle Fendi Campaign Shares Scenes from Home
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Versatile Fashion Essentials
Versatile Fashion Essentials
Heritage Floss Drops a New Capsule That is Chic & Weather-Appropriate
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Self-Love Fragrance Campaigns
Self-Love Fragrance Campaigns
Marc Jacobs' Perfect Campaign Features Models & Consumers Alike
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Collector-Inspired Editorials
Collector-Inspired Editorials
The Anti Social Social Club Editorial Features the Rooms of Fans
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Architectural Menswear Editorials
Architectural Menswear Editorials
'Techtonics' by Christoph Musiol Highlights Tailored Apparel
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Ultra-Chic Contemporary Fashion Collections
Ultra-Chic Contemporary Fashion Collections
JW Anderson's New Line Boasts Exaggerated Silhouettes
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Moody At-Home Editorials
Moody At-Home Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Love Lockdown' Series Captures Moments Spent Indoors
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Self-Done Beauty Editorials
Self-Done Beauty Editorials
Selena Gomez Did Her Own Makeup for This Allure Magazine Cover Shoot
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Smartphone-Shot Swimwear Editorials
Smartphone-Shot Swimwear Editorials
P.E Nation Captured Its New Swimwear Line with the iPhone 12
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Kid-Designed Magazine Covers
Kid-Designed Magazine Covers
The June Edition of Vogue Italia Features Colorful Child Drawings
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Pattern-Enriched Streetwear Editorials
Pattern-Enriched Streetwear Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch Take Away Series Highlights Fun Prints
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Candid At-Home Editorials
Candid At-Home Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch Organic Shapes Series Highlights Comfortable Loungewear
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Hazy Dreamlike Editorials
Hazy Dreamlike Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'In Dreams' Series is Lensed by Kamil Kiewel
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Expressive Beauty Portraits
Expressive Beauty Portraits
The Ones 2 Watch 'Transparency' Editorial Highlights Shimmering Makeup
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Cozy Autumnal Editorials
Cozy Autumnal Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Young Girl Blues' Series Boasts Layered Looks
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90s-Informed Streetwear Collabs
90s-Informed Streetwear Collabs
The Palace x EVISU Range is Inspired by the London Club Scene
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Mountainous Outdoor Equipment Campaigns
Mountainous Outdoor Equipment Campaigns
The North Face Japan Blurs Outdoor and Office Environments
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Modern Bohemian Editorials
Modern Bohemian Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Supernatural' Editorial Boasts Vintage-Themed Looks
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Feminine Nostalgia Editorials
Feminine Nostalgia Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch Little Myrtle Series is Captured by Agustin Prieto
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Retro Poolside Editorials
Retro Poolside Editorials
'Holidays in Tucson, Arizona' is Shot and Styled by Silvia Gil-Roldán
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Actor-Shot Magazine Covers
Actor-Shot Magazine Covers
Robert Pattinson Shot His Own Photos for the GQ June 2020 Issue
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Playful At-Home Editorials
Playful At-Home Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'On Camera' Series is Captured by Ted Min
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Fashionably Functional Wear Editorials
Fashionably Functional Wear Editorials
HAVEN's Editorial Brings Style & Functionality Together
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Self-Shot Magazine Covers
Self-Shot Magazine Covers
ESSENCE's Naomi Campbell Cover Was Shot by the Supermodel on an iPhone
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Post-Pandemic Lifestyle Editorials
Post-Pandemic Lifestyle Editorials
Highsnobiety Explores Post-pandemic Life with a New Editorial
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Grunge-Inspired Retro Streetwear
Grunge-Inspired Retro Streetwear
The New JIEDA Line Features a "Tailoring-Driven Aesthetic"
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90s Drift Culture-Inspired Fashion
90s Drift Culture-Inspired Fashion
adidas Skateboarding and Metropolitan Work on a SS 2020 Line
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CCTV-Inspired Contemporary Fashion Editorials
CCTV-Inspired Contemporary Fashion Editorials
IISE's New Lookbook Touches on Theme of Surveillance
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Staff-Featured Fashion Campaigns
Staff-Featured Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Summer/Spring 2021 Shows Staffers Outside Their Homes
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Casual Model-Created Campaigns
Casual Model-Created Campaigns
Kendall Jenner Shot Self-Portraits for Burberry's Summer Collection
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Ageless Beauty Portraits
Ageless Beauty Portraits
The September Issues' Gucci Beauty: 60+ Story Features Models 60 and Over
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Microplastic Photo Series
Microplastic Photo Series
Sweet Sneak Studio Establishes a Link Between Food and Micro Plastics
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Artist-Created Magazine Covers
Artist-Created Magazine Covers
The British Vogue August 2020 Covers Explore the Idea of "Reset"
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Artistically Surreal Eyewear Editorials
Artistically Surreal Eyewear Editorials
Gentle Monster's 'MY MARS' Lookbook Employs Matthew Stone
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At-Home Fashion Campaigns
At-Home Fashion Campaigns
Zara's Latest Campaign Shows Models in Their Own Homes
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Self-Isolation Photoshoot Campaigns
Self-Isolation Photoshoot Campaigns
Gucci Launched 'No Photographer, No Problem' for Fall/Winter
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Cozy Opulent Fashion Editorials
Cozy Opulent Fashion Editorials
Wonderland Magazine Delivers Chic Looks in a Familiar Environment
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Quarantine Fashion Photoshoots
Quarantine Fashion Photoshoots
Bella Hadid's Vogue Italia Shoot Was Captured Via FaceTime
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