# Vintage Victorian Portraits Julia Margaret Cameron Continues to Influence Photographers of Today By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-margaret-cameron References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2014/05/26/150-year-old-portraits-show-victorians-looking-seriously-fashionable/) Browsing through the work of Julia Margaret Cameron, a person could easily mistaken it for the tricks modern photographers use to make their [images look vintage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify). Yet that is a testament to the timelessness of both her technique and style when it comes to photography. Picking up a camera for the first time in 1863, Julia Margaret Cameron was 48 years old when she began to dabble in the newfangled art form. Fast forward 150 years later and Julia Margaret Cameron's [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia) are still relevant today. Visual News writes, "She used [soft focus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsco-capture) and allowed for slight movements from her subjects. It was a choice that, though not truly appreciated in her own time, added an element missing in many photographs of the day--a striking breath of life." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Vintage Photography:** Exploring the techniques and style of vintage photography for a nostalgic aesthetic. - **Timeless Art:** Creating artwork that transcends time and remains relevant even after centuries. - **Soft Focus Photography:** Utilizing soft focus and capturing slight movements to add a vibrant and lifelike element to photographs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore vintage techniques and styles to offer clients a unique and nostalgic experience. - **Art:** Art professionals can draw inspiration from timeless works like Julia Margaret Cameron's to create enduring and impactful pieces. - **Creative Media:** Incorporating soft focus photography can bring a fresh and immersive visual experience to films, advertisements, and other creative media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Vintage Imaging Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [Celebratory Analog Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-classics.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-sq40.md)