# Whimsical Windswept Photography Brooke Shaden Captures Sepia Windstorm Wonders By Olivia123 | Published 2011-07-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooke-shaden1 References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/art/dust-in-the-wind/) & [brookeshaden](http://brookeshaden.com/) Brooke Shaden has captivated audiences yet again with her surreal snapshots. LA-based photographer Brooke Shaden has been praised endlessly for her collections of hypnotizing images. She is inspired by her imagination and constantly creates scenes bursting with fairytale-esque characters and themes. Brooke makes magic her muse; her subjects are draped in [flowing fabrics which are very feminine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow). Brooke then captures them as the wind blows the fabric around them, creating figures engulfed in twisted tapestries. Brooke Shaden certainly stands apart from the crowd with her phenomenal photography. **Implications** - Society has become overly saturated with advertisements of every sort rendering consumers desensitized to their imagery. These consumers now pay attention to images which are [surreal and creative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights); these are very memorable in comparison to bland and standard graphics. Companies should develop [imaginative marketing campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) to appeal to their target markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Imagery:** Opportunity for businesses to create memorable marketing campaigns through surreal and creative visuals. - **Fairytale Aesthetic:** Potential for industries to incorporate fairytale-esque elements into their designs and products for a unique and captivating appeal. - **Wind-driven Artistry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and photographers to explore the beauty and dynamics of wind in their work. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Advertising:** Advertising industry should embrace imaginative and surreal visuals to captivate and engage desensitized consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion industry has room to incorporate flowing fabrics and fairytale aesthetics for a whimsical and enchanting style. - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can explore the wind as a creative and dynamic element in their work, creating unique and captivating imagery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md)