# Otherworldly Dreamscape Photography Elle Hanley's Surreal Compositions Are Outside of Time By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elle-hanleys References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/10/23/photographer-elle-hanley-captures-surreal-timeless-portraits/) & [ellehanleyphotographyrbonmade](http://ellehanleyphotography.carbonmade.com/about) Seattle-based fine art photographer Elle Hanley's work follows a narrative that is rooted in fantasy. Since her initial attraction to [self-portraiture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio), Hanley has ventured into the world of [fashion photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection) and conceptual portraits. Her latest body of work is exceptionally surreal; it exists outside of the limitations of time or place, giving it an enduring, ageless quality. The photographs look as though they could have been taken 50 years in the past or future. Hanley is fascinated by nature and our interaction with it. Her work is often shot outside and features her subject's connecting with nature in a simple and honest way. Though dreamy and surreal, Hanley's work is also deeply personal, a quality that will resonate with viewers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 57% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surreal Photography:** Exploring the use of surreal elements in photography to create enduring and ageless compositions. - **Fashion Photography:** Expanding the boundaries of fashion photography by incorporating surreal and timeless elements. - **Conceptual Portraits:** Pushing the boundaries of portraiture by creating dreamy and deeply personal compositions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** Incorporating surreal elements into fine art photography to create a captivating and timeless narrative. - **Fashion:** Using surreal elements in fashion photography to create unique and visually striking images. - **Portrait Photography:** Incorporating conceptual elements into portraits to create evocative and thought-provoking compositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)