# Old Age Romance Portraits These Charming Photographs from Marina Rosso Document an Aged Couple By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-03-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-rosso References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2013/03/after-57-years-of-marriage-evocative-photos-tell-a-story-of-love-commitment-and-repetition/) & [marinarosso](http://www.marinarosso.com/portfolio/portfolio/) This charming [portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition) from Italian photographer Marina Rosso depicts a couples life after a staggering 57 years together. In the series, Marina Rosso photographs Licia and Ryan, who married 57 years ago and settled in a small town near Udine in Italy. The photographs show the wrinkled couple going about their daily lives as a team and helping each other out. The old Italian couple create a charming insight into the life of a couple who have stood the test of time. The photographer says on his site the series is a "portrait of partnership, ageing, love, and commitment." The fact that the couple featured in the images are the [photographer's grandparents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-story-of-us) adds a whole other level of sweetness to this tender story of [family and romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-by-notes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aging Partnerships:** Documenting the lives of long-term couples offers insight into the challenges and joys of aging together. - **Intergenerational Portraits:** Using photography to capture the beauty and depth of relationships between different generations sparks emotional connections. - **Romantic Storytelling:** Telling stories of enduring love and commitment through intimate photography creates a sense of nostalgia and inspiration. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Exploring new techniques and approaches to capturing the human experience in different phases of life. - **Aging Services:** Providing support and resources for elderly couples to maintain their quality of life and relationships. - **Family and Lifestyle Media:** Creating content that celebrates the beauty and importance of family connections and enduring love. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Romantic AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-love-portrait.md) - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [AI Couple Story Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-story-of-us.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Limited-Edition Experiential Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-louis-jadot.md) - [Photo Memory Timelines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storylife.md) - [Nostalgic Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-relicrio.md)