Top 90 Fashion Photography Trends in May

From Emancipated Actress Covers to Floral Fantasy Shoots

These May 2015 fashion photography trends range from floral fantasy photoshoots to emancipated actress covers that show an elusive celeb's softer side. In celebration of the fashion industry's recent focus on opulence, photography is becoming less understated and more artistic.

Standouts include chromatic and color-coded fashion editorials as well as ad campaigns that celebrate realistic beauty ideals. These May 2015 fashion photography trends also include retro features like 60s-inspired songstress shoots and hipster portraits the reference the styles of the 90s.

When it comes to the month's conceptual photography, eccentric hoodlum images and moody garden catalogs stand out. While gritty street life is portrayed through a fashionable eye, a botanical backdrop is used to evoke an emotive and surreal theme. Overall, a focus on fantasy is present in these visual works that defy convention while challenging a viewer's expectations.

SCORE
6.2 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 90%
Activity 89%
Freshness 8%
Familial Fiction Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Familial Fiction Photography
Presidential Offspring Covers
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Fashion
Presidential Offspring Covers
Moody Parisian Editorials
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Fashion
Moody Parisian Editorials
Meditative Rapper Editorials
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Pop Culture
Meditative Rapper Editorials
Whimsical Plus-Sized Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Whimsical Plus-Sized Fashion
Emancipated Actress Covers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Emancipated Actress Covers
Living Doll Advertorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Living Doll Advertorials
Eccentric Androgyny Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eccentric Androgyny Portraits
Playfully Nostalgic Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Playfully Nostalgic Editorials
Chromatic Roadside Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Chromatic Roadside Editorials
Disheveled Model Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Disheveled Model Photography
Demure Accessory Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Demure Accessory Editorials
Working Girl Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Working Girl Editorials
Eclectic Retro Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Eclectic Retro Editorials
Half-Bearded Photographers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Half-Bearded Photographers
Scribbled Print Catalogs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Scribbled Print Catalogs
Shattered Glass Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Shattered Glass Editorials
Romantic Traveler Editorials
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Fashion
Romantic Traveler Editorials
Luxuriously Woodsy Editorials
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Pop Culture
Luxuriously Woodsy Editorials
Eclectic Spring Couture
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eclectic Spring Couture
Celeb Eyewear Marketing
CATEGORY
Fashion
Celeb Eyewear Marketing
Sun-Kissed Beach Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sun-Kissed Beach Editorials
Conceptual Cosmetic Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Conceptual Cosmetic Portraits
Conceptual Crimson Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Conceptual Crimson Editorials
Quirky Gentleman Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Quirky Gentleman Fashion
Sunny Springtime Editorials
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Pop Culture
Sunny Springtime Editorials
Sultry Easter Bunny Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sultry Easter Bunny Fashion
Couture Punk Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Couture Punk Fashion
Edgy Couple Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Edgy Couple Photography
Road Trip Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Road Trip Editorials
Underwater Engagement Photos
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Underwater Engagement Photos
Eccentric Hoodlum Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eccentric Hoodlum Photography
Costumed Couture Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Costumed Couture Editorials
Witchy Vintage Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Witchy Vintage Fashion
Chic Flower Child Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Chic Flower Child Photography
Ethnic Couture Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Ethnic Couture Editorials
Nostalgic Hipster Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Nostalgic Hipster Fashion
Viral Video Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Viral Video Fashion
Edgy Adolescent Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Edgy Adolescent Editorials
Vintage Muse Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vintage Muse Portraits
Fantasy Fashion Covers
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fantasy Fashion Covers
Understated Desert Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Understated Desert Photography
Retro Songstress Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Retro Songstress Fashion
Elegant Outdoorsman Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Elegant Outdoorsman Editorials
Feminine Goth Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Feminine Goth Editorials
Luxe Nautical Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Luxe Nautical Fashion
Urban Warrior Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Urban Warrior Editorials
Androgynous Model Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Androgynous Model Photography
Cool Kid Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Cool Kid Editorials
Vanguard Sportswear Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vanguard Sportswear Editorials
Rebellious High School Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Rebellious High School Editorials
Richly Tropical Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Richly Tropical Editorials
Elegantly Casual Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Elegantly Casual Editorials
Moody Garden Catalogs
CATEGORY
Fashion
Moody Garden Catalogs
Immaculate Toga Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Immaculate Toga Editorials
Poolside Gentleman Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Poolside Gentleman Portraits
Fashion Collage Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Fashion Collage Editorials
Whimsical Couture Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Whimsical Couture Fashion
Urban Indigo Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Urban Indigo Fashion
Flamboyant Sportswear Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Flamboyant Sportswear Editorials
Urban Hiking Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Urban Hiking Editorials
Vintage Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Vintage Beauty Editorials
Floral Fantasy Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Floral Fantasy Editorials
Blossoming Spring Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Blossoming Spring Fashion
Pastel 90s Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Pastel 90s Editorials
Theatrical Graffiti Cosmetics
CATEGORY
Fashion
Theatrical Graffiti Cosmetics
Desert Metallic Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Desert Metallic Fashion
Sultry Body Builder Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sultry Body Builder Photography
Nostalgic Grunge Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Nostalgic Grunge Fashion
Androgynous Makeup Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Androgynous Makeup Editorials
Eccentrically Masked Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Eccentrically Masked Editorials
Refined Bohemian Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Refined Bohemian Fashion
Girly Alternative Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Girly Alternative Fashion
Psychedelic 60s Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Psychedelic 60s Editorials
Edgy 70s Lookbooks
CATEGORY
Fashion
Edgy 70s Lookbooks
Enigmatic Girlhood Portraits
CATEGORY
Fashion
Enigmatic Girlhood Portraits
Desert Flower Editorials
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Desert Flower Editorials
Luxe Tennis Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Luxe Tennis Fashion
Youthful Spring Fashion
CATEGORY
Fashion
Youthful Spring Fashion
Glam Rock Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Glam Rock Beauty Editorials
Sultry Poolside Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Sultry Poolside Photography
Modern Art Beauty Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Modern Art Beauty Editorials
Provocatively Surreal Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Provocatively Surreal Photography
Plus-Size Padding Portraits
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Plus-Size Padding Portraits
Feminine Fitness Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Feminine Fitness Editorials
Visionary Fashion Photography
CATEGORY
Fashion
Visionary Fashion Photography
Retro Diva Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Retro Diva Editorials
Symbolic War Paint Editorials
CATEGORY
Fashion
Symbolic War Paint Editorials

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