# Breathtaking Bedroom Beauties Mercedes Esquivel Captures Intimate and Sensual Solitary Moments By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-esquivel References: [photodonuts](http://photodonuts.com/mercedes-esquivel) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mercedesesquivel/) [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilots-watch-performance-chronograph-41) Esquivel is a photographer who isn't afraid to get inside a subject's [most intimate spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat). Once she has, Esquivel reaches further into these individual's deeply private and innermost thoughts. Esquivel's gripping photos move from the bedroom to the beach and beyond, capturing raw emotion through the eyes of solitary women, who rather than be consumed by their loneliness, are breathing sighs of relief for their time spent in solitude. "Intimacy and sensuality really do make an obvious appearance in my photographs as well as femininity and I try to intensify all three aspects with each frame," states Mercedes Esquivel. The 18-year-old California native keeps busy with a full-time job and school work, both of which she sees as unimportant to her future aspirations as a photographer and an artist. **Implications** - The best photographers use their subjects' pure emotions to produce gripping snapshots. Consumers are drawn to these sentiments, and companies would be wise to use similar aesthetics in their campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Emotional Photography:** Opportunity for brands to evoke strong emotions in their marketing campaigns through intimate and sensuous visuals. - **Focus on Femininity:** Companies can tap into the power of femininity to connect with their target audience and create a sense of empowerment. - **Celebrating Solitude:** There is a market for products and services that promote self-care, mindfulness, and embracing solitary moments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photography studios and individual photographers can explore new techniques and styles to capture emotional and intimate moments. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Brands can create visually stunning campaigns that celebrate femininity and empower women. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Brands in the wellness and lifestyle industry can develop products and services that cater to individuals seeking solace and self-care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md)