# Glory Days Photography 'The Once and Future Queens' Series Had Some Help from Craigslist By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-and-future-queens References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/news/the-once-and-future-queens-by-simone-lueck.aspx) & [simonelueck](http://www.simonelueck.com/) 'The Once and Future Queens' photo series is a nostalgically poignant look at older women reliving their glory days for photographer Simone Lueck. Lueck actually advertised for these women via Craigslist: "Seeking fabulous, striking, interesting older woman to pose as a glamorous movie star for photo series. Please submit a photo and describe how you would pose as a glamorous movie star. There is no pay, but images will be provided. All types will be considered." What I love best about the stunning 'The Once and Future Queens' photo series is that each woman has been portrayed incredibly elegant and beautiful, albeit a bit eccentric. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 26% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgic Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture nostalgia and evoke emotions through imagery. - **Alternative Casting Methods:** Innovative ways to find models and subjects for artistic projects, such as using online platforms like Craigslist. - **Empowering Older Women:** Increasing visibility and celebration of older women, challenging traditional notions of beauty and worth. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can explore creative ways to capture unique and unconventional subjects, like older women. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Companies can tap into the power of nostalgia and inclusivity by featuring older women in their campaigns. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Fashion and beauty brands can challenge ageism by showcasing older women as models and brand ambassadors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Women 50+-Targeted Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grace-creative.md) - [Age-Celebrating Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage.md) - [Gen X Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-next-campaign.md) - [Artist-Backed Women Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramona-pintea.md) - [Customer-Starring Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/og-influencers.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Celebratory Midlife Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)