# Wildly Whimsical Photography The Nika Toroptsova Fables Series is Fantastically Fictional By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nika-toroptsova-fables References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/fables/1013527) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/hellowinter) Nursery rhymes and fairy tales are often a favorite theme for photographers around the world, and the Nika Toroptsova Fables photo series is the latest adaptation. Dark, wild and utterly whimsical, the shoot may be inspired by fantasy; however, it is not blatantly about fairy tales. That is exactly what makes the Nika Toroptsova Fables photo series stand out. The Saint Petersburg-based photographer decided to take a much more subtle route when translating the idea of fable into a fantastic photoshoot. Soft, [surreal and romantic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection), nature is heavily present throughout each image. Yet most prevalent is the idea of [wild, yet tamed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature). The Nika Toroptsova Fables photo series boasts fox headgear, stuffed wolves as well as skinned bears, as though showing how superior humans are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wildlife-inspired Photography:** Photographers are incorporating tamed yet wild animals in their photography, creating a unique connection between humans and nature. - **Fantasy-inspired Photoshoots:** Photographers are using subtle hints of nursery rhymes and fairy tales to create whimsical photoshoots. - **Nature-based Surrealism:** Photographers are bringing in surreal elements that blur the lines between reality and imagination, often based in nature. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Industry:** Companies can explore new and creative themes to incorporate in their photography works to stand out from the crowd. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion companies can use inspiration from whimsical photography to create unique and creative product lines or marketing campaigns. - **Entertainment Industry:** Movie and TV studios can leverage the themes and styles from whimsical photography to create visually stunning and thematic worlds to immerse audiences in. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Nature Aesthetic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderkind-collection.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Artful Self-Expressive Camera Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc.md)