# Dreamily Adventurous Photography Mike Bailey-Gates Captures Folklore-Inspired Images By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-baileygates References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mike-bailey-gates-photography) & [mikebaileygates](http://mikebaileygates.com/) It is as though Mike Bailey-Gates has stepped through the backdoor of an antique wardrobe, entering his own version of Narnia. A dream world rife with adventurous possibilities, he captures [whimsical images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern) that will spark the imagination and encourage creativity. At its most basic level, however, Mike Bailey-Gates' photography is simply a delight to look at. Based in New York City, Mike Bailey-Gates [cinematic style of photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) is influenced by folklore and other storytelling media. Utterly emotive, this 17-year-old's vision often revolves around [youthful wanderers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio) as they leave behind everything safe and known for something daring and beautiful. From corn fields to forests, Mike Bailey-Gates' locations constantly change. Nevertheless, his soft signature style is always present, creating a feeling of serenity that can only be captured in the great outdoors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new editing techniques and filters to create even more fantastical and imaginative photographs. - **Folklore-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and traditional art forms to create interactive experiences that bring folklore-inspired art to life. - **Youthful Wanderers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive storytelling platforms and virtual reality experiences that allow users to become the protagonist in a youth-led adventure. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence into photography equipment and software to assist in capturing and enhancing whimsical and emotive images. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new mediums and materials that blend traditional art techniques with digital technology, enabling artists to create folklore-inspired art in innovative ways. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive storytelling experiences through augmented reality and gamification that transport users into the world of youthful wanderers and folklore-inspired adventures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md) - [Sustainable Traveling Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miir.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Glowing Whimsical Storybook Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern.md)