# Profound Intimacy Photography Adeline Mai Captures Poetic Poses Focusing on Human Interaction By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-30 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adeline-mai References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2015/05/29/adeline-mai-explores-profound-intimacy-inn-breathtaking-nudes/) & [adelinemai](http://www.adelinemai.com/index.php/contact/) Adeline Mai, a photographer born and raised in Paris, France, has created a series of [intimate imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026) that capture the [poetic nature of human interaction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poetry-camera). Be it sensual or simply close, there is something incredibly honest about these otherwise carefully directed poses. The abstract nature of Adeline Mai's images allow people to find their own meaning -- making them approachable even in their artistic nature. Picking titles as lyrical as the images themselves, Adeline Mai creates a strong sense of emotion for specific moments such as I Embraced the Summer Dawn and Dirty Weekend. Beautiful Decay writes, "Mai not only captures a [playful kind of nakedness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty), but a shared closeness between clothed subjects as well. She is a master at capturing tender moments between her subjects and laying them out for all to see." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intimate Photography:** The trend towards intimate photography highlights the importance of capturing authentic and emotional moments in art. - **Abstract Imagery:** The trend towards abstract imagery creates opportunities for viewers to find their own meaning and connect emotionally with art. - **Poetic Posing:** The trend towards poetic posing allows for careful direction to create emotional and honest moments in photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** In the art industry, there are opportunities to disrupt the traditional ideas of what is considered beautiful or emotional in photography, and explore more abstract and intimate approaches. - **Fashion:** In the fashion industry, there is potential to capture more authentic and emotional moments in editorial and advertising photography, breaking away from traditional glamorous and posed images. - **Wedding:** In the wedding photography industry, there is opportunity to capture more intimate and emotional moments, going beyond posed and traditional shots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Close-Wearing Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eau-intimite.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Awe-Inspiring Figurative Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-dieu.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md)