# Lonely Island Photography Mariya Melnyk is Deserted and Decadent for Elle Ukraine June 2011 By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariya-melnyk References: [zac-fashion](http://zac-fashion.com/mariya-melnyk-by-nikolay-biryukov-for-elle-ukraine-june-2011) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/ELLE.Ukraine) The Elle Ukraine June 2011 issue features an upscale seven-page editorial starring the young and stunning Mariya Melnyk. Shot by 25-year-old London-based photographer Nikolay Biryukov, Mariya Melnyk looks every bit like the up-and-coming star Models.com pegged her to be when it named her one of its "New Faces of the Week" late last year. Mariya Melnyk is a native of Kiev, Ukraine, and thanks to her her youthful exuberance and staggering good looks, she has earned herself a coveted international contract with IMG Worldwide. In this Elle Ukraine June 2011 spread, Mariya Melnyk dons [bathing suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop) from [upscale fashion designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty) Alexander McQueen, Diane von Furstenberg and Herve Leger. Set against the backdrop of a [desert island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escape-into-the-blue), Melnyk dominates the shoot with expressive facial emotions and body control, showing a skill at conveying a range of different feelings and moods at the drop of a hat. With this editorial as evidence, Mariya Melnyk appears to be on the brink of a lengthy and successful career. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Desert Island Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create customized, upscale shoots in exotic locations. - **Modeling Contracts:** Opportunities for modeling agencies to seek out fresh talent in different countries and promote them on an international level. - **Designer Fashion Shoots:** Opportunities for fashion designers to showcase their works in unique and creative ways, attracting more attention to their brands. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to offer their clients unique and customized photo shoots in exotic locations. - **Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for modeling agencies to expand their reach and search for new talent in untapped markets. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to explore new and creative ways to market their collections through photography and artistic visual displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Island-Inspired Summer Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer.md) - [Ukraine-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-yakusha.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Resort-Ready Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-oliver.md) - [Electric Heritage-Based Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landscape-alley.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Greek-Heritage Wanderlust-Inspired Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wanderlustinspired-essentials.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Collaborative Luxe Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adriana-degreas-x-sabine-getty.md)