# Minimalist Feminine Portfolios NerySoul Photography is Straightforwardly Confrontational By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerysoul-photography References: [shockblast.net](http://www.shockblast.net/nerysoul-photography/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/people/irinavorotyntseva/) This sample of NerySoul photography isn't focused on the bells, whistles and cheap tricks that can sometimes dominate [feminine photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). The Russian artist has a direct, forthright style that loses none of its potency or impact. What is most impressive about this collection of NerySoul photography, however, is that almost every picture places the model directly in front of the lens. The artist's statement isn't about [revealing flesh scandalously](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty), but rather about peering into the intent gaze of each subject. This direct, no-nonsense focus is provocative and completely refreshing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Minimalist Feminine Portfolios:** Opportunity for photographers to adopt a direct and forthright style, focusing on the intent gaze of each subject rather than relying on cheap tricks. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can embrace minimalist feminine portfolios as a new approach to capturing subjects in a provocative and refreshing way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md)