# Cat-Mimicking Models This Emily Abay Photography Explores an Effervescent Side of Life By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emily-abay-photography References: [shockblast.net](http://www.shockblast.net/emily-abay-photography/) & [emilyabay](http://www.emilyabay.com/) Emily Abay photography shows the artist's rare quality of capturing models who all seem to share a certain default level of contentment. Whether the models are laying in the sun on a beach or just dancing in a parking lot, you can’t help but get the sense that the underlying emotion in each shot is one of deep satisfaction. This is a relatively counterintuitive concept when compared to the overriding materialism of most [fashion shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimsy-ai). This Emily Abay photography doesn’t seem to be too interested in making models strike ridiculously sexualized poses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contentment-centric Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by focusing on capturing contentment in a world that craves it. - **Counterintuitive Fashion Shoots:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved in the fashion industry by producing shoots that focus on emotions and contentment instead of materialism. - **Natural Model Poses:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the modeling industry by using more natural, non-sexualized poses that capture genuine emotions like contentment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by exploring contentment-centric themes and capturing more natural, genuine emotions in models. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation in the fashion industry can be achieved by creating shoots that focus on emotions and contentment rather than materialism and sexualization. - **Modeling:** The modeling industry has the opportunity for disruptive innovation by moving away from sexualized poses and placing more emphasis on natural, non-sexualized poses that capture genuine emotions like contentment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Model Fragrance Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerbomb.md) - [AI Portrait Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimicphoto.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emily-didonato1.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [AI-Enhanced Pet Adoption Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personality-pics.md)