# Softly Charismatic Portraits Nomnomvega Seeks to Show the Multiple Sides of Her Subjects By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-03-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomnomvega References: [c-heads](http://www.c-heads.com/2015/03/04/i-change-over-time-and-so-do-my-works-a-talk-with-nadya-vanessa-vega/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/nomnomvega) Berlin-based [photographer Nadya-Vanessa Vega](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten), who works under the pseudonym nomnomvega, has a knack for simultaneously conveying [strength and vulnerability](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) in her images. The subjects of Vega's photos seem confident with both their bodies and their sexuality, but this confidence is tempered with a sensitivity and sense of compassion. Vega doesn't necessarily seek out a certain "type" of subject, but gravitates towards those with an undeniable charisma or spark, which she then attempts to translate in [her photo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). When it comes to the future of her work, Vega explains, "I don’t have an annual agenda of what I want to achieve, but I am naturally driven to improve myself and evolve. Let life happen around me and hope that my pictures will find international acknowledgement." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | 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 - **Capturing Emotional Depth:** Exploring photography techniques to capture both strength and vulnerability in subjects, offering a fresh approach to portraiture. - **Celebrating Individual Charisma:** Highlighting the unique spark or charisma in individuals, challenging conventional beauty standards and promoting inclusivity. - **Unscripted Visual Storytelling:** Using spontaneous and uncontrived photography to tell authentic stories, conveying genuine emotions and human connections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Incorporating innovative techniques to transform traditional portraiture and create captivating visual narratives. - **Fashion:** Embracing diversity and inclusivity in fashion photography, showcasing individuals with charisma and unique personal style. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilizing authentic and unscripted visual storytelling to connect with audiences, humanize brands, and convey brand values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Socially Impactful NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collection2.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md)