# Monochrome Supermodel Portraits The Annabella Barber Matthew Priestley Portraits Are Star-Making By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-08-02 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annabella-barber-matthew-priestley References: [zac-fashion](http://zac-fashion.com/annabella-barber-by-matthew-priestley) & [matthewpriestley](http://matthewpriestley.com/) It doesn't take many looks at the Annabella Barber Matthew Priestley black and white portrait series to realize how a strong connection between a top photographer and supermodel can transform a simple, old-school editorial setting into a collection of memorable snaps. Matthew Priestley is an accomplished portrait shooter and specializes in [fashion portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) as well as shots of musicians. His talent for portraits is clear in this collection. He makes Annabella Barber -- an Australian model with few major credits to her name -- look like the kind of rising star destined for greatness. The Annabella Barber Matthew Priestley portrait series is the kind of photograph collection that can help make a middling model transition to bigger major fashion editorials. She is signed to New York Model Management in NY, a boutique agency, but if this shoot is any indication, it shouldn't be long before the rest of the Big [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25) starts knocking on her door. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Supermodel-inspired Fashion Portrait Sessions:** Opportunity for photographers to offer personalized portrait sessions to models aspiring for a breakthrough in the fashion industry. - **Black-and-white Editorial Photography:** The rise of black-and-white editorial photography revival using classic techniques to offer a new aesthetic appeal. - **Boutique Model Agencies:** The emergence of boutique model agencies that groom undiscovered talent and provide more personalized campaigns for brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to experiment with new concepts that bring out the potential in undiscovered models. - **Modeling Agencies:** There is an opportunity for modeling agencies to groom raw talent and provide a more personalized approach to their campaigns. - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry should expect to see a new wave of emerging models from niche boutique agencies in the coming years. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-the-world-tour.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)