# Dye-Drenched Models Mika Bowman Shoots Her Subjects in Unusually Decorative Ways By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-02-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mika-bowman References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2011/02/08/mika-bowman/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikaylahbowman/) 21-year-old photographer Mika Bowman is both talented and not afraid to push the boundaries in photography. The young photographer is known for [shooting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc) [unique portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) that will definitely make you look twice. In Mika Bowman's latest photoshoot, she features an array of models covered in [black dye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekla-evelina-severin-and-layered), submerged in water and captured all in the oddest of places. Mika leaves no answer to where the inspiration came from, but this also gives the viewing audience a chance to let their imagination run wild. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Unique Portraits:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional photography by capturing portraits in unconventional and visually striking ways. - **Black Dye Photography:** Exploring the use of black dye as a medium for creating visually captivating and thought-provoking images. - **Imaginative Inspiration:** Encouraging viewers to tap into their imagination and interpret the meaning behind unusual and immersive photoshoots. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with unconventional techniques and mediums to create visually stunning and memorable images. - **Fashion:** Innovative and unique fashion photography that challenges traditional norms and captures attention with unconventional styling and concepts. - **Art:** Exploring new avenues in artistic expression through unique and visually striking photography that pushes the boundaries of traditional techniques and concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Multi-Media Artful Monographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mika-tajima.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Naturally Dyed Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marianne-tiegen.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)