# Fuzzy Bare Photography Elkie Vanstiphout Captures a Mysterious Woman By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elkie-vanstiphout References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/elkie-vanstiphout.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/akkie_kakkie/) There is something [mysterious](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-launched) about Elkie Vanstiphout's photography, which has much to do with not only her subjects, but also with her eye for composition. Oddly cropped and colored, there is a hint of serendipity behind each shot. Based in Belgium, Elkie Vanstiphout is a young photographer who focuses on [beauty, portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) and rather intimate moments. Throughout the featured gallery, you'll also come across some [sultry self portraiture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mysterious Photography:** Businesses can explore new ways of incorporating mystery and odd composition into their photography to evoke greater emotion and curiosity in their audience. - **Intimate Portraiture:** Industries can explore new methods of utilizing intimate portraiture to create deeper connections with their audience and better evoke their brand message. - **Sultry Self-portraiture:** Businesses can explore new ways of using self-portraiture to bring a personal touch to their branding, evoking a sense of authenticity and transparency for their audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion industry brands can leverage mysterious and odd composition to showcase their clothing and accessories in a new and unique way, differentiating themselves from competitors. - **Personal Branding:** Personal brand professionals can utilize intimate portraiture to showcase their unique personality and create deeper connections with their audience, ultimately strengthening their brand image. - **Photography Education:** Photography education institutions can explore the concept of sultry self-portraiture as a way of teaching their students new techniques and skills for creating authentic and personal photographs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md)