# Fantastical Childhood Photography This Childhood Photography Project Captures Youthful Dreams By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-12-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhood-photography References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/vikram-kushwah-memoirs-of-lost-time) & [leslieseuffert.tumblr](http://leslieseuffert.tumblr.com/post/70550351486/vikram-kushwah-from-the-series-memoirs-of-lost) Fashion designer Tisha Sakhlecha and photographer Vikram Kushwah have collaborated on a powerfully imaginative photo series titled 'Memoirs of Lost Time.' Inspired by the dreams they nurtured in their childhood, the duo recreated them in the form of [narrative-driven visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinterest-autumnwinter). Though adults are the focal point of each image, the [whimsical, surreal scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moopi) exude a distinctly child-like vibe. One shot features a woman using a bathtub as a boat as she floats through a delightful forest, while another depicted someone getting carried away by a basket of balloons. Each photograph could easily be a dream sequence. The entire series is tinged with a [bitter-sweet nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio) of fantasies past. Even though we've moved on from our childhood dreams, it is able to revisit and cherish those memories. As for the intention of the series, Kushwah explains,"Wonder, like curiosity, can make seemingly impossible things happen; it’s time for wishful thinking to have its due." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Narrative-driven Visuals:** Exploring the use of storytelling and visual narratives to create impactful imagery. - **Child-like Whimsy:** Embracing a playful and imaginative aesthetic reminiscent of childhood. - **Nostalgic Fantasies:** Eliciting feelings of nostalgia and fondness for childhood dreams and aspirations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Incorporating whimsical and imaginative elements into clothing design to evoke a sense of child-like wonder. - **Fine Art Photography:** Utilizing narrative-driven visuals and surreal elements to create visually captivating and thought-provoking photographs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Harnessing the power of nostalgia and storytelling to create compelling campaigns that resonate with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Creativity Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-story.md) - [Children's Story-Inspired Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy.md)