# Soft Sublime Shoots Yu-hsin Su's Ann/Anne Seems to Exist Only in Faded Memories By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-31 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-anne References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/AnnAnne/779980) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/agnesxchuan) The Ann/Anne photo series is so softly out of focus that at first I thought it was a collection of paintings rather than photographs. Beautifully romantic, you only gain [blurred glimpses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-focus-blurring-blush) of the subject, as if she only remained in your fading memory. Photographed by Yu-Hsin Su, the Ann/Anne photo series is entirely romantic. Relying heavily on careful composition and an acute understanding of photographic techniques, it is a well-executed series that is full of [mixed emotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimedia-art-installation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Soft-focus Photography:** Creating photographs that are intentionally blurred or out of focus can create a romantic and dreamlike quality for nostalgic consumers. - **Memories in Art:** Creating artwork or photography that is reminiscent of faded memories can resonate with consumers who value sentimental experiences. - **Mixed Emotions:** Incorporating conflicting emotions into art or content can create a more complex and relatable experience for viewers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers and studios can experiment with soft-focus techniques to create unique and emotionally resonant works for clients. - **Art and Design:** Designers and artists can incorporate soft-focus techniques and nostalgic themes into their work to appeal to consumers seeking sentimental and romantic experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can create ad campaigns or social media content that incorporates soft-focus photography and nostalgic themes to evoke emotional responses from consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md)