# Fiery Afro Photography The Cloud of Memoirs Series is Fashionably Innocent and Fresh By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-of-memoirs References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Cloud-of-memoirs/1285609) & [ayakovlev.photodom](http://ayakovlev.photodom.com) Sometimes one doesn't need to put a vintage finish on photos to stir up [nostalgic feelings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative) in the viewer; instead, you can simply revisit the past based on the theme of the shoot, as the Cloud of Memoirs photo series enables you to do. Surreal, fresh and full of vibrant energy, it channels a [childlike innocence of imagination and playfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1). Photographed by Andrey Yakovlev and art directed by Lili Aleeva, a dream team we've featured at Trend Hunter several times, the Cloud of Memoirs photo series basically follows a woman who has gone down memory lane back into her childhood. You could also see it as a young girl imagining she was older. The Cloud of Memoirs photo series stars Maria Smirnova and Alina Orlova, who had their hair done by Oxana Zavarzina and makeup by Zhanna Bilalova. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Nostalgic Imagery:** Creating photos that evoke feelings of nostalgia can be achieved through a themed photoshoot without relying on vintage finish. - **Surreal Photography:** Art directors and photographers can explore and create surreal imagery with vibrant energy and childlike innocence. - **Revisiting Childhood:** Photographers can tap into the idea of revisiting childhood and imagination to create compelling imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can use themed photo shoots that explore childhood nostalgia and imagination to showcase fashion in a unique way. - **Advertisement Photography:** Brands can leverage surreal and nostalgic imagery to create compelling advertisements that evoke emotions and leave an impression on their audience. - **Artistic Photography:** Fine art photographers can experiment with surreal and imaginative imagery to showcase their unique creative vision and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Scent-Powered Photo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-stimulation-device.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [AI-Powered Social Media Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-reveal.md)