# Awkward Youth Shoots Hellen Van Meene Explores the Gawkiness of Youth By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellen-van-meene References: [we-find-wildness](http://www.we-find-wildness.com/2010/03/hellen-van-meene/) & [hellenvanmeene](http://hellenvanmeene.com/) Dutch photographer Hellen Van Meene has captured [intimate portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) of young people in their natural surroundings. The models' expressions and their background all work together to inform viewers about the character of the youth that she has captured on film. The great attention Hellen Van Meene paid to all the little details like hair, lighting and clothing in her photography has made an amusing and eclectic gallery for any viewer. **Implications** - There is something special about any photographer who decides to focus their shoot on the [little imperfections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative) that seem to color just about every aspect of human life. In the photography world, oftentimes the shutterbug focuses on how perfect they can make the shoot (Photoshop, airbrushing, etc), Hellen Van Meene excels by doing the opposite. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Intimate Portraits:** Capitalizing on the trend of capturing intimate portraits can lead to innovative photography techniques and approaches. - **Natural Surroundings:** Exploring the use of natural surroundings in photography opens up opportunities for unique and captivating compositions. - **Embracing Imperfections:** By embracing imperfections and focusing on authenticity, photographers can offer a refreshing and relatable perspective. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** In the photography industry, embracing the trend of intimate portraits and embracing imperfections can lead to a unique and marketable style. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the natural surroundings depicted in Hellen Van Meene's photography to create organic and sustainable collections. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can leverage the trend of embracing imperfections to connect with audiences on a more authentic and relatable level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)