# Shakespeare Photo Shoots Megan Snider Recreates Ophelia's Death from 'Hamlet' By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megan-snider-ophelia References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Ophelia/255961) Ophelia is one of my favorite characters in all of Shakespeare, so I couldn't resist writing about Megan Snider's photo shoot that captures this [tragic female character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren). Megan Snider's 'Ophelia' recalls the [famous painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) done by Sir John Millais, which I've appended to the end of the gallery. What a gorgeous tribute to both that [iconic piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) and to Shakespeare! **Implications** - Looking back at what passed artists have done is a great way to learn about what works and what doesn't. Taking the themes of a piece and reinterpreting it through a new medium can have spectacular results. These Megan Snider images are a perfect example of an idea being recreated in multiple forms moving from a play, to a painting to a photograph. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shakespeare-inspired Photo Shoots:** There is an opportunity for photographers to create unique, artistic photo shoots inspired by Shakespearean plays and characters. - **Reinterpreting Classic Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to reinterpret classic artworks and give them a modern twist, as seen in Megan Snider's 'Ophelia' photo shoot. - **Multimedia Homage:** There is an opportunity to pay tribute to past works of art through a variety of mediums, such as transitioning from a play, to a painting, to a photograph like Megan Snider's 'Ophelia'. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers could capitalize on creating unique, Shakespeare-inspired photo shoots, which could attract clients looking for distinct and artistic portraits. - **Visual Art:** Artists could take inspiration from classic artworks and create modern interpretations, possibly creating new interest or relevance in old classics. - **Theater and Performance:** Theater and performance industries could explore multimedia ways to pay homage to classic works of art, creating experiences that engage a variety of audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Elizabethan Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-shakespeare.md) - [Shakespearean Whisky Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbeth-act-ii.md) - [Avant-Garde Theatrical Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience.md) - [Literature-Inspired Pen Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-cristal-pen.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Unique Immersive Theater Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-no-more.md) - [Whimsical Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-for-good.md) - [Archaeological Protection Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-playhouse.md)