# Striking Fashiontography Francis Hills Has Taken the Photography Scene by Storm By TrendHead | Published 2009-04-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-photography References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/04/10/francis-hills-photography/) & [figjamstudios](http://www.figjamstudios.com/) Bright wide smiles have helped Francis Hills rise within the [beauty and fashion photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) scene in less than a couple of years. He is what you could call a top accidental celebrity and fashion photographer. I love his work featured in the gallery above, which shows Hills' great talent for beauty, [great lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-hill) and artistic settings. Even though the photographer first picked up a camera five years ago, he has quickly achieved credit as a [rising star in the industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic). You can read more about the smiling photographer Francis Hills and his fast career elevation in an interview on [CalumetPhoto.com](http://www.calumetphoto.com/hills) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media Fame:** Opportunity to leverage social media platforms to gain recognition and build a personal brand as a fashion photographer. - **Rapid Career Development:** Increasing potential for emerging photographers to quickly establish themselves as industry leaders through exceptional talent and unique artistic vision. - **Visual Storytelling:** Growing demand for photographers who can capture powerful narratives and create compelling visual content that resonates with audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruption in the photography industry as talented individuals with unique styles and rapid career development redefine traditional paths to success. - **Fashion:** Innovative fashion photographers like Francis Hills offer opportunities for creative collaborations and new ways of showcasing designers' work through captivating visuals. - **Social Media:** The rise of social media fame in the photography industry opens up avenues for influencers and collaborations with brands seeking authentic visual narratives to engage their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Photographic Winery Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winery-experience.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [California-Inspired Gallery-Style Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-store.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md)