# Romantic Swan Rides Kirsten Becken Has a Nose for Backdrops and an Eye for Composition By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirsten-becken References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/kirsten-becken.html) & [kirstenbecken.de](http://www.kirstenbecken.de/) I usually have an easy time choosing the lead image for an article, but Kirsten Becken gave me a run for my money. I couldn't help but love each of this amazing photographer's photos equally. Based in Düsseldorf, Germany, Kirsten Becken is a [romantic photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection) with a trained eye in [composition and lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio). More than that, however, she has a nose for backdrops; it's as though she can sniff out a [good setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs) from a mile away. Check out the gallery above to see what I mean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Romantic Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a photography platform that focuses on romantic compositions and lighting techniques. - **Composition Expertise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online course or app that teaches aspiring photographers the art of composition and how to train their eye for backdrops. - **Backdrop Selection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital tool or software that assists photographers in finding unique and appealing backdrops for their shoots. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce AI-powered cameras that can analyze scenes and suggest optimal compositions and lighting settings. - **Online Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a specialized online platform for photography enthusiasts to learn composition techniques from industry experts like Kirsten Becken. - **Digital Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile app or software that uses augmented reality to overlay potential backdrops on a photographer's viewfinder in real-time. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Romantasy-Inspired European Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acotar-switzerland-tour.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Romantic Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kallmeyer-resort-2026-collection.md) - [Chief Creative Photographer Jobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-wailea.md) - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md)