# Raw Beauty Portraits Billy Kidd Captures Model Chris Urena's Stunning Natural Beauty By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-kidd References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Beauty-in-the-details-6247.html) & [billy-kidd](http://www.billy-kidd.com) In a day and age where it seems almost mandatory that photographers manipulate a model's beauty in their images, Billy Kidd's work offers a much-needed breath of fresh air. His raw photography focuses not only on [natural beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing), but also on unique "flaws" that individualizes each stunning model from one another. In this case, Billy Kidd photographs the gorgeous Chris Urena. In the photo series, she is captured entirely in black and white, which already adds a [raw and gritty elegance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam). Billy Kidd has also preserved [certain imperfections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ordinary-x-uncommon), such as a dimple here and a scar there, just to keep the "real" aspect present throughout the spread. Unfortunately, Billy Kidd only shot four photos of the beautiful Chris Urena. At least you can enjoy them in the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Raw Photography:** Capturing natural beauty and unique 'flaws' without manipulation to create authentic, raw images. - **Black and White Photography:** Using black and white aesthetics to add raw and gritty elegance to photographs. - **Preserving Imperfections:** Embracing individual imperfections, such as dimples and scars, to maintain a sense of authenticity in photography. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to showcase natural beauty and unique features in their campaigns and editorials. - **Photography:** Potential for photographers to specialize in capturing raw, unedited images that celebrate imperfections and individuality. - **Beauty:** Demand for beauty brands to promote and celebrate natural beauty, helping consumers feel confident and empowered without excessive editing and retouching. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-beauty-campaign1.md) - [Authentic Ambassador Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-realest-person-on-earth.md) - [Non-AI Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-code.md) - [Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barry-m-beauty.md) - [Unfiltered Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-dating-app.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Raw Metal Design Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn.md)