# Romantically Smokey Photoshoots Amidst by Nicholas Harding Stars Model Luiza Matyba By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amidst-by-nicholas-harding References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--diffuse-lighting-confines-natural-beauty-75750.html) & [nharding](http://www.nharding.com/) Amidst by Nicholas Harding, an Australian photographer based in Melbourne, Australia, is a photo series that focuses on the allure of an enchanted forest and the mysteriousness of mist. Although more smokey than misty, it is hard not to be intrigued by the [fairy tale-like theme of the photoshoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). Model Luiza Matyba does channel her inner [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) princess after all, if in a more mature way. Clad in a wardrobe of silvery metallics, white knits and layered pearls, the red-headed beauty appears to be either waiting or hiding from something. Showcasing the fashion designs of Joanna Hawrot, Amidst by Nicholas Harding does a great job of shrouding them in smoke and shadows to really pique people's interests. The looks featured in Amidst by Nicholas Harding were perfected by beauty artist Marta Orlik. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enchanted Forest Photography:** Opportunity for photographers and artists to create visually captivating and ethereal images set in mystical natural landscapes. - **Misty and Smokey Aesthetic:** Potential for fashion brands and designers to incorporate misty and smokey elements into their collections, creating an air of mystery and allure. - **Modern Fairy Tale Fashion:** Space for fashion stylists and designers to draw inspiration from fairy tales and create innovative garments that blend fantasy and contemporary aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to experiment with new techniques and concepts for capturing the enchantment and mystique of natural settings. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion industry professionals to explore smokey and misty elements in their designs, adding a touch of intrigue and fantasy to their collections. - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty artists to develop transformative makeup and hairstyling techniques that enhance the ethereal and mysterious qualities of romantic photoshoots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Timelessly Charming Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-amor-collection.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Black-Stained Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-lake-cabin.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [AI Fashion Photoshoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimsy-ai.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md)