# Lounging Indie Photography Laura Encursiva's Relaxing Editorials By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-12-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-encursiva References: [photodonuts](http://www.photodonuts.com/laura-encursiva) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/encursiva/) Yes, it's well-known that smoking is bad for you, but for a killer photo shoot, let Laura Encursiva bring out a little badass in you. The photographer got a little intimate for this shoot, where [close-ups and vivacious colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) rule the screen. Contrasting the colorful photographs are the [melancholic black and white images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) that range from the [smoking man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ladies-love-cigars) to an extreme close-up of a woman whose expression is hard to decipher. Laura Encursiva's artistic approach to photography make her a force to be reckoned with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Intimate Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to capture personal and emotional moments that evoke a strong connection with viewers. - **Vivid Colors:** Innovative techniques and technologies that enhance the saturation and vibrancy of colors in photography to create visually stunning images. - **Artistic Expression:** Exploring unconventional and abstract concepts in photography to create unique and thought-provoking visuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry by leveraging intimate and emotive photography to tell compelling brand stories. - **Art Galleries:** Utilizing vivid color techniques in photography to create captivating artwork for display in galleries and art exhibitions. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Incorporating artistic expression and unconventional photography styles into advertising campaigns to capture the attention and engage with target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Wavy Smoke Wear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-smoke-wear.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)