# Regally Fantastical Photoshoots The 'Mist and Powder' Series Personifies Two Sides of Nature By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mist-and-powder References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/mist-and-powder/4556001) & [natalie-shau](http://www.natalie-shau.com) The 'Mist and Powder' photo series appears to personify two sides of nature. From the dark and devilish raven-like character to the more ethereal and innocent dove, it is a lesson in both the good and bad the world has to offer. Of course, each image has an edge that brings all of them together into a single cohesive collection. Shot by photography duo Natalie Shau and Hideo, the 'Mist and Powder' series stars models Solveiga amd Gabriele. Also styled by Natalie Shau, who did their [makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) and the [post-production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) as well, they were clad in [dramatic costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) that accentuates the characters they are portraying. From white sheer skirts to black feathered tops, the ensembles are breathtaking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 83% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture ethereal and dark elements of nature combined in a single image - **Fantasy Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create dramatic costumes that personify good and evil elements of nature in a single character - **Character Personification:** Opportunity for artists to create characters that are symbolic of different elements of nature in a cohesive collection ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to experiment with combining different elements of nature in a single image - **Fashion Design:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to create dramatic and symbolic costumes inspired by nature - **Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to create collections that personify different aspects of nature in a cohesive collection ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Ethereal Juxtaposing Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-moss.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md)