# Enchanted Fairytale Editorials The Marina Stenko Series Re-Interprets Modern-Day Queens By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-stenko References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/marina-stenko-photography) & [stenko.ua](http://stenko.com.ua/) These mystifying and ambient photographs by Marina Stenko capture the essence and strength of women, with her reinterpretation of little red riding hood and other [fairy tale characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney). Some of her pieces seem angelic, while others divulge into the dark side. Stenko does a great job at telling stories through her photographs while still incorporating a [high-fashion aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). Both good and evil are portrayed in these shots, which truly reflects upon the matters of the heart and temptation that fairy tales are based on. This [bold and romantic series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) is beautifully shot and catches one's attention and imagination upon first glance. Artists who can not only create visually appealing pieces, but ones that strike an emotional chord with its viewers are bound to attract an intrigued audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Fairytale Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to create fairytale-inspired collections that mix elements of mystique and high-fashion. - **Storytelling Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers to create narrative-based photography that incorporates fashion and fairytale elements. - **Dark Romance Aesthetic:** Opportunities for designers and artists to create content that blends the beauty of romance with the darkness of gothic elements, appealing to audiences with a taste for the unconventional. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to create enchanting, fairytale-inspired collections that are inventive and original. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers to blend elements of narrative and fashion photography to create enchanting, captivating content. - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to create pieces that explore the intersection of fairytale storytelling and high-fashion, creating unique and captivating works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md)