# Oversized Tea Set Photography The Camellia & the Rabbit Series is Whimsically Charming By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camellia-the-rabbit References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/petra-storrs-camellia-the-rabbit/) & [petrastorrs](http://petrastorrs.com/camellia-the-rabbit-new/) The [Camellia & The Rabbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camellia-sinensis) photo series is so [quirky and whimsical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025), many girls are bound to lose their minds over it. From the [oversized tea set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots) to the clever quirky costumes that complement the theme, it is a well-executed photoshoot from beginning to end. More than that, however, it is a performance project that was devised and co-directed by Palona Baloh Brown and Rachel Snider, the latter of whom put on the performance. Shot by Petra Storrs, the Camellia & The Rabbit photo series is not only an ode to tea, but also to story-telling, two things that go hand-in-hand. Snider is captured standing in giant tea cup clad in a custom tea globe breast plate and accessorized with tea bag rabbit ears and cape. A labor of love, the photoshoot is completely charming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new ways of capturing and presenting whimsical themes through photography. - **Performance Art Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine photography with performance art to create unique and captivating visual experiences. - **Storytelling Through Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative approaches to convey narratives and stories through photographic elements. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate technology and unconventional techniques to redefine the art of photography. - **Fashion and Costume Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Infuse fashion and costume design with imaginative elements to create visually arresting concepts. - **Performing Arts:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore collaborations between the performing arts and photography to generate immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Teatime-Inspired Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-tea-set-toy.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Tea Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md)