# Magical Make-Believe Photography The Dara Scully 'Little Dreamers' Series is Imagination Gone Wild By Marie | Published 2011-09-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dara-scully-little-dreamers References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/dara-scully.html) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/darascully#1485176/-little-dreamers) It isn't often that I come across a photoset that fills me with such feelings of nostalgia and wonder quite like the Dara Scully 'Little Dreamers' series. The 22-year-old Swedish photographer captures images of [young imagination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-crafting) at work, showing the budding friendship between a girl and various wild creatures, like the plot of any [classic bedtime storybook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimefable-ai). Decked out with a gold paper crown a la 'Where The Wild Things Are,' the girl in the photos makes friends with a baby elephant, a small brown bear, a wolf and a baby polar bear, going on adventures with them and even sitting down for tea. The newborn animals are absolutely adorable and make the perfect partners for this make-believe shoot. Playing on themes from different [fairy tales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy) like Little Red Riding Hood, the Dara Scully 'Little Dreamers' series speaks to the playful part inside everyone, and definitely makes me feel young (or younger) again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Imaginative Photography:** Exploring photography that captures the power of imagination through whimsical and fantastical themes. - **Nostalgia-inspired Art:** Creating artwork that evokes feelings of nostalgia and brings back memories of childhood wonder. - **Animal Companionship:** Showcasing the bond between humans and animals, highlighting the beauty of their connections in imaginative settings. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with imaginative concepts and storytelling through their art. - **Art and Design:** Incorporating nostalgic elements and whimsy into artwork to captivate audiences and tap into their emotions. - **Children's Entertainment:** Creating captivating storytelling experiences for children, incorporating elements of magic, adventure, and animal characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Career-Driven Fairy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-ella.md) - [Imaginative Soft Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blabla.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Playful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md)