# Open Air Photography Barbara Anastacio Dislikes Shooting in a Studio By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbara-anastacio References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/view/default.aspx?Category=27&ArticleID=8192&PageNum=1) & [banastacio.wordpress](http://banastacio.wordpress.com/) London-based photographer Barbara Anastacio prefers not to shoot in what she calls "the [sterility of a studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lean-studio)." Indeed, her work is full of life, full of stories and full of meaning. Even her [landscape-focused photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) in her 'Northern Winds' series, which was inspired by a trip to Scotland, conveys the mystery in humanity. Many of Barbara Anastacio's human subjects are those who are committed to something, or in her words, "have a strong sense of 'belonging,'" a feat which means the viewer is held captive to her work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Outdoor Photography:** Embracing natural settings for photography provides an authentic and immersive experience. - **Storytelling Photography:** Capturing the narratives of people and places creates captivating and meaningful visuals. - **Sense of Belonging:** Showcasing individuals with a strong connection to a community or purpose adds depth and resonance to photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography Services:** Professional photographers can offer outdoor and storytelling photography sessions to fulfill the demand for authentic and meaningful visuals. - **Travel and Tourism:** Promoting destinations that evoke a sense of mystery and belonging can attract travelers seeking immersive experiences and emotional connections. - **Art and Culture:** Art galleries and cultural institutions can exhibit photography that explores the human spirit and the concepts of identity and belonging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md)