# Ethereal Twin Photography Erna & Hrefna by Ariko Inaoka are Like Magical Elfin Creatures By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erna-hrefna References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/photography-ariko-inaoka) & [aarriikkoo](http://www.aarriikkoo.com/) Utterly enchanting, the ethereal quality behind the Erna & Hrefna series makes this [twin photo project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) unlike any other out there. Soft and sweet, the two girls are all skinny legs and long hair. Whether captured outdoors with horses or indoors in their [ballet ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein), the twins are like magical creatures that will have people believing in fairytales in no time. The Erna & Hrefna photo series was shot by Ariko Inaoka, a photographer born in Kyoto, Japan, and based in Tokyo after living for a time in San Diego and New York City. A well-traveled woman, she met the twins while [photographing the landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) of Iceland in 2009. She plans on taking their portraits until they turn 16 years of age. It will be beautiful to follow their (and her) journey. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Ethereal Photography:** There is an opportunity for businesses in the photography industry to use ethereal photography to create unique and captivating images for clients. - **Twin Marketing:** Marketing campaigns featuring twins have the potential to capture the attention of consumers and create a memorable impact. - **Narrative Photography:** Telling a story through photography presents an opportunity for businesses to connect with their audience on an emotional level. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of ethereal and narrative photography to create new revenue streams. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate ethereal photography in their promotional campaigns to emphasize the otherworldly quality of their pieces. - **Entertainment:** The movie and television industry can utilize ethereal photography and twin aesthetics to promote their products and attract viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Digital Fashion Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-x-le-troch.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-realm-of-light.md) - [AI Baby Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-photography1.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Campaign-Quality GenAI Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-digital-twins.md)