# Dashing Diner Photography Monica Kvaale Focuses on the Glamorous Side of Life By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monica-kvaale References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/monica-kvaale.html) & [monicakvaale](http://www.monicakvaale.com/) As you browse through the gallery above, I'm sure you'll note that the photographer of these images Monica Kvaale is certainly drawn to a more glamorous life. Even if her statuesque models are placed in a [mom and pop diner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-city-diner), they're still as suave and dapper as can be. Born and raised in Norway, Monica Kvaale studied [photography in Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art). With a focus on [fashion and portrait photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio), she has worked for publications such as Playboard Magazine and No Magazine. Currently, she is back in Norway working for herself and building an amazing portfolio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 49% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glamorous Lifestyle Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to focus on the glamorous side of everyday life and capture it in a unique way. - **Fashion-forward Portraiture:** Opportunity to blend elements of fashion and portraiture to create visually striking images. - **International Photography Education:** Opportunity for universities and schools to offer study abroad programs for photography students to gain global perspectives on the industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion publications to work with photographers like Kvaale to create stunning visual content. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hotels to incorporate professional photography into their branding and marketing strategies. - **Education:** Opportunity for schools and universities to establish photography programs that provide students with the skills and techniques necessary to excel in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Luxury Experiential Event Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-concierge-club.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Old School Glamorous Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlotta.md) - [Functionally Elegant Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-westbury.md) - [Architectural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-of-kin.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Light-Focused Warm Diner Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-years-diner.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md)