# Enchanted Girlhood Photography Heather Evans Smith Documents Her Child's Growth in a Magical Way By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-12-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heather-evens-smith References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2014/12/photographer-creates-magical-portraits-of-her-4-year-old-daughter-in-seen-not-heard/) & [heatherevanssmith](http://www.heatherevanssmith.com/) Heather Evans Smith challenges the notion that children should be 'Seen, Not Heard' with her latest series. The North Carolina-based photographer explores her [daughter's growing independence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-like-mom). Whereas she was once completely reliant on her mother, Smith's daughter is now [her own semi-autonomous little self](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-spark-book). This series is a way for Smith to reconcile her daughter's transition, but it also serves as a space for her daughter to negotiate her own journey. To highlight the transition, Smith dressed her 4-year-old in costumes and props from her own childhood. This creative decision serves as a constant reminder that Smith, too, was once navigating the same period of growth. The costumes are a way for Smith's daughter to embrace her mother. Smith's daughter will have her own unique journey, yes, but it will be one influenced by her mother and her mother's past. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 66% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Independent Childhood:** Challenging traditional notions of childhood, there is a growing trend of encouraging children to develop their independence. - **Creative Parenting:** As showcased in Heather Evans Smith's photography series, there is a trend of parents using creative methods to express and document their child's growth. - **Multigenerational Connection:** The trend of using symbolism, such as costumes and props, to bridge the gap between generations and foster a sense of connection between parents and children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photography industry can capitalize on the trend of capturing unique and creative moments in the lives of children, such as Heather Evans Smith's Enchanted Girlhood series. - **Parenting and Child Development:** In the realm of parenting and child development, there are opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating resources and tools that encourage independence and creativity in children. - **Costume and Prop Design:** The costume and prop design industry can explore new ways to create products that facilitate multigenerational connections and nostalgia in family settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Childhood Memory Capturing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-little-one.md) - [Regal Seasonal Solace Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-nature-summer-film.md) - [Intergenerational Fashion Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gapstudios-fw25.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md)