# Sensual Smoky Captures The Alex Wein 'Soldiers And Sirens' Series Is Sweetly Somber By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-07-17 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-wein-soldiers-and-sirens References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2012/07/16/alex-weins-smoke-filled-photography-series/) & [alexwein](http://alexwein.com/portfolio/soldiers-and-sirens) The [hazy portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) found in the Alex Wein 'Soldiers And Sirens' series are compelling. Taken by the Baltimore-born artist Alex Wein, who is a recent graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, each of the [black and white shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) are beautifully composed. Wein's work is tremendously diverse as there is a thread in all of images between reality and the surreal. Wein manages to capture the strong movements of the models in each of the [smoke-filled shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lore). Through the cloudiness, the models' bodies are outlined, and the physicality of their motions emotionally charge the photographs. The silvery smoke covering has the ability to create a gracefulness in the models' empowering stances. The Alex Wein 'Soldiers And Sirens' series appears to be freeze framed from a dazzling ballet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 17% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hazy Portraits:** Opportunity for photography innovations that capture the beauty of hazy portraits through unique compositions. - **Reality-surreal Blend:** Potential for artistic creations that blend reality and surreal elements, creating captivating visual experiences. - **Smoke-filled Shots:** Potential for explorations in photography techniques that emphasize the emotional impact of smoke-filled shots. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative techniques and equipment could be developed to enhance the capturing of hazy portraits and smoke-filled shots. - **Art:** Artists could experiment with blending reality and surreal elements to create unique and thought-provoking visual experiences. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers could draw inspiration from the gracefulness and empowering stances portrayed in the models' movements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)