# Badland Hipster Portraits Alden Steimle is a Model-Turned-Photographer By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alden-steimle References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/alden-steimle.html) & [aldensteimle](http://aldensteimle.com/) It seems that California-based photographer Alden Steimle has an affinity for both hipsters and [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius). As her portfolio is filled with both, Steimle definitely knows how to showcase her strengths as a burgeoning photographer. Alden Steimle is also a model; she's applied her knowledge of what it is like to be [in front of the camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) to her new photographic calling. Soft and at times romantic, her work relies heavily on [great lighting techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-headshot-generator). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hipster Photography:** Exploring the niche trend of hipster-themed photography can provide opportunities for photographers to showcase their unique style and attract a specific target audience. - **Model-photographer Collaboration:** Encouraging models to transition into photography can lead to innovative perspectives and a better understanding of the subject, resulting in captivating and relatable portraits. - **Creative Lighting Techniques:** Emphasizing the use of creative lighting techniques in portrait photography can offer photographers a competitive edge and elevate the overall aesthetic of their work. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from embracing the trend of hipster-themed photography, fostering collaborations between models and photographers, and encouraging the use of creative lighting techniques to attract clients seeking unique and visually stunning portraits. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the growing popularity of hipster-inspired portraits to create targeted marketing campaigns and showcase their products in a visually appealing and relatable way. - **Modeling:** The modeling industry can encourage models to explore photography as a secondary career, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the craft and expand their professional opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative Photo Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic.md) - [AI Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hippist-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [AI Headshot Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbrush-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Synthetic AI Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1.md) - [Professional AI Headshots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headshotwork.md)