# Youthful Romance Photography Ewen Spencer's Photography Will Bring Back Memories of Summer Romance By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ewen-spencer References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/ewen-spencer-1) & [ewenspencer](http://www.ewenspencer.com/) Ewen Spencer's latest series, 'Guapamente Issue 1,' captures the passion between Italian youth. After a mid-summer trip to Naples, Spencer instantly became fascinated by the confidence and ease with which these teenagers interacted with one another. His series is full of tanned limbs, [youthful flesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) and gaudy makeup. Most notably, it is permeated with the teenager's raging hormones. The series is very much in line with Spencer's most recognizable work, which tends to explore [different subcultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet) with a renewed energy and refreshing honesty. In this case, Spencer is documenting the most fleeting and ephemeral subculture of them all: [youth culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999). If anything, gazing at these images will bring back memories of our own hormone-filled youth (some of which we may prefer to forget). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Youth Culture Photography:** Capturing the raw energy and passion of teenagers can bring a renewed energy to photography. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Using vintage or youthful imagery in advertising can evoke powerful memories and emotions in consumers. - **Authentic Subculture Exploration:** Documenting and exploring lesser-known subcultures can provide a refreshing and honest perspective in the media landscape. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Young, edgy fashion brands can benefit from utilizing youth culture photography in their marketing campaigns. - **Music:** Youth culture photography can provide a captivating visual representation of the energy and passion of a music scene. - **Publishing:** Youth culture photography can be a powerful addition to books or magazines targeting young audiences or exploring subcultures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erl-2.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Youth Streetwear Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diary-1999.md) - [Britpop Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-photography-exhibition.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md)