# Romantic Sand-Frolicking Editorials Lauren Engel Photographs Nicoline Aagesen for C-Heads By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-engel References: [c-heads](http://www.c-heads.com/2014/05/12/nicoline-by-lauren-engel-for-c-heads-nsfw/) & [engelauren](http://www.engelauren.com/) Nicoline Aagesen stepped behind Lauren Engel’s lens for a C-Heads exclusive. The Danish model and photographer looked positively tantalizing in a pair of [denim cut-offs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-amorys-gingham-edit) and a [transparent white tee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat). However, this editorial proves to be more than just a sexy girl frolicking on the beach. Engel describes the editorial in an incredibly poetic manner, saying, “Every picture captured her soul, in the most innocent, raw way. She [ran into the sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) like a teenager chasing intimacy […] The moon began to dip and shed its few last glitters across the wide open sea like the end of love.” Indeed, Aagesen seems to be desperately searching for something in the ocean’s embrace; whether it’s freedom, unity or love is unclear. Her yearning and loneliness is so potent it’s almost tangible; however, her open, inhibited way of posing provides the editorial with a sense of hope and child-like wonder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 67% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Raw Soul Photography:** There is an opportunity to disrupt traditional posed photography by capturing subjects in a raw, uninhibited manner that captures their true essence. - **Poetic Editorials:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the fashion editorial industry by incorporating poetic descriptions that add depth and emotion to the photographs. - **Child-like Wonder Imagery:** There is an opportunity to utilize child-like wonder in photography to create a sense of hope and optimism in the viewer. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can disrupt the industry by capturing subjects in a raw and uninhibited manner, creating more authentic and emotional imagery. - **Fashion Editorial:** Fashion editorial teams can disrupt the industry by incorporating poetic descriptions that add depth and emotion to editorial spreads. - **Advertising Photography:** Advertising photographers can disrupt the industry by incorporating childlike wonder into imagery, creating an emotional connection with the viewer that goes beyond just the product being sold. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Enchanting Mediterranean Swim Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-sol-collection.md) - [Mediterranean Escapism-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escapisminspired.md) - [Vibrant Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md)