# Distressed Damsel Photography Natalia Ilina Evokes Emotions From Her Models By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalia-ilina References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Portfolio/779910) & [nataliailina](http://www.nataliailina.com) Natalia Ilina has a distinct style: glamorously candid with a sunshine haze that creates a [vintage-esque quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova). What I particularly like about this [London-based photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) is that she's not afraid to ask her models to give something more to the camera than just their beauty. From distraught damsels to lonely girls, Natalia Ilina inspires a range of emotion from her models in her [photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio) that is admirable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Candid Emotion Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new techniques for capturing natural, raw emotion in photography. - **Vintage-style Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of new, modern interpretations of classic vintage photography styles. - **Model Expression Focus:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating photography that emphasizes the expressions and emotions of the model above all else. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photography could benefit from the use of more natural, candid shots that capture the true emotions of the models wearing the clothing. - **Wedding Photography:** Wedding photography could benefit from the use of vintage-style techniques and a focus on capturing the raw emotions of the bride, groom, and guests alike. - **Portrait Photography:** Portrait photography could benefit from a greater focus on capturing the emotions and expressions of the subject, rather than simply trying to capture a posed, perfect shot. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jazz Lifestyle-Inspired Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalia-contova.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Mock Social Good Fashion Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-models-own.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md)