# Grey-Scale Parlor Photography Mamuka Kikalishvili Combines Elegance and Sensuality By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamuka-kikalishvili1 References: [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/Gallery/Avtandil-_amp-IC-Models/388251) & [kikalastudio.ge](http://www.kikalastudio.ge) I have always admired a photographer’s eye for composition and color; when I look at Mamuka Kikalishvili’s latest portfolio I think to myself, “How did he know how to direct these women, and why choose to finish it in a [grey-scale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition)?” Well, that’s why Mamuka Kikalishvili’s the [professional photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) and not me. He manages to combine [elegance and sensuality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty) without compromising or canceling the other out. Check out the gallery above to see what I mean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Grey-scale Photography:** Opportunities for developing new techniques and styles for black and white photography, while prioritizing texture and contrast. - **Elegant-sensual Fusion:** Developing media and marketing content that balances sophistication with allure through visual and written creative content. - **Composition and Direction:** Opportunities to offer workshops in photography and art direction, teaching new techniques and ideas for visual storytelling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Innovative approaches to photography, advertising, and digital media through utilizing black and white textures, composition, and art direction. - **Fashion:** New and creative ways to showcase fashion designs and products, balancing elegance and sensuality to create a unique brand message. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Developing visual content and campaigns that incorporate unique and striking imagery through art direction and composition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Monochromatic Mystery Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyscale-gelato.md) - [Monochrome Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grigio-verde.md) - [Photographer-Collab Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Ghostly Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-x-leica-q2-ghost.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md)