# Cherry Glow Captures Mary Kuzmenkova Photographs Sensual and Soft Closeups By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-kuzmenkova References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mary-kuzmenkova-red-photography) & [bastamastowka.livejournal](http://bastamastowka.livejournal.com/) Mary Kuzmenkova captures sensual closeups that bring to mind Amsterdam's Red Light District. The [cherry glow hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-potion-cherry-on-top) on the models' faces are at once racy and romantic. The images also play with the idea of hot and cold with the use of a [chilly blue light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pastello-collection), which complements the red one perfectly. Based in Moscow, Russia, Mary Kuzmenkova (also known as Mastowka) studies graphic design in addition to photographing beautiful women. Her eye for detail is evident in each shot. From the lighting to the color and the contours they both bring out in her models' faces and bodies, Mary Kuzmenkova is able to create cinematic scenes that are completely captivating. Soft and subtle, she also uses [various textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) to add visual interest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sensual Closeups:** Opportunity for innovative cosmetic and beauty products that highlight and enhance facial features in closeup photography. - **Cherry Glow:** Opportunity for creative lighting solutions that create a warm and romantic ambiance in photography or design projects. - **Texture and Contour:** Opportunity for the development of innovative materials and techniques that add visual interest and depth to photography or design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cosmetics and Beauty:** Opportunity to develop new products and techniques for enhancing facial features in closeup photography. - **Photography and Design:** Opportunity for photographers and designers to experiment with creative lighting techniques that evoke specific moods and emotions. - **Material Science and Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create new materials and textures that can be used to enhance visual interest in photography and design projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Blurred Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-and-ella-gross.md) - [Cherry Red Winter Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-girl.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Blushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strobe-beam-liquid-blush.md) - [Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-art-week.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)