# Desert Glam Photography Colorful Couture Images by James Meakin By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-meakin-photography References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/07/19/james-meakin-photography/) & [james-meakin](http://www.james-meakin.com/) James Meakin is a [high fashion photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimsy-ai) and through the use of colors and textures, creates eye-popping fashion spreads that have a definite artistic side. His mix of bright shades with different shapes and styles makes much of his photography completely unique and unusual, giving the world of high fashion photography something to talk about. Much of James Meakin’s work is shot in [deserts and rocky mountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Desert-Ombre) which seems a bit unusual for fashion photography, but he definitely knows how to work the lens around nature. Check out the gallery above for a preview of some of his work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Colorful Fashion Photography:** Creating vibrant and unique fashion spreads through the use of colors and textures. - **Unconventional Locations:** Utilizing deserts and rocky mountains as a backdrop for high fashion photography, creating an unexpected and visually striking aesthetic. - **Artistic Approach to Fashion:** Infusing a definite artistic side into high fashion photography with the use of bright shades, different shapes, and styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Exploring new ways to capture and showcase fashion through the use of unconventional locations and artistic elements. - **High Fashion:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional high fashion by incorporating vibrant colors, unique textures, and extraordinary locations. - **Art and Fashion Collaboration:** Encouraging collaboration between fashion photographers and artists to create visually captivating and innovative fashion spreads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI Fashion Photoshoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimsy-ai.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Exquisite High Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Desert Ombre-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Desert-Ombre.md)