# Model-Free Photography LM Studio Nixes Humans for "Mannequins' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lm-studio-mannequins References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Mannequins/265763) & [lmstudios](http://lmstudios.com/) If you think [avant-garde fashion photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desigual-x-neural-fashion) is odd, try LM Studio's 'Mannequins' photo shoot on for size. Not only are there sky-high Medusa wigs, cropped copper bobs and otherworldly hair pieces, there are no models. The whole of LM Studio's 'Mannequins' photo shoot features models of the non-breathing, department store variety. Check out some more [model-free photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uwearai) below. **Implications** - Design is not the only portion of fashion that is rapidly changing. Recently, [fashion photographers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-production-studio) are calling for more than pretty poses and are looking towards avant-garde styles and techniques to match the increasingly abstract apparel seen on runways. This calls for those involved in any and all facets of the fashion industry to continue innovating at a rapid pace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Mannequin Photography:** Creating art through non-breathing human models to showcase different fashion styles offers a new perspective on the fashion industry. - **Avant-garde Fashion Photography:** As fashion becomes more abstract, photographers who experiment with new styles can also encourage innovation in the fashion industry in other areas. - **Model-free Fashion Photography:** Eliminating human models from fashion photography opens up new opportunities to showcase different styles and products using a creative approach. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry must continue to innovate with new styles and techniques to complement the increasingly abstract apparel trends on the runway. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can feature non-breathing models in their displays and stores for a unique, eye-catching way to showcase their products. - **Art and Design:** The non-breathing mannequin photography technique can also be used to create art and design projects for different industries beyond fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Swimsuit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undiz.md) - [AI Fashion Photoshoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimsy-ai.md) - [Synthetic AI Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1.md) - [Consumer-Inspired Store Mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-store-mannequins.md) - [AI-Powered Digital Fashion Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelz-x-le-troch.md) - [AI Model Image Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vmake-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextech3dai.md) - [Instant Product Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shots-maker.md) - [GenAI Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desigual-x-neural-fashion.md)