# Fantastical Female Portraits Photographer Katerina Plotnikova Captures Fairytale-Like Scenarios By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographer-katerina-plotnikova References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/katerina-plotnikova-mythical-portraits-animals) & [500px](http://500px.com/katerina_plotnikova) Photographer Katerina Plotnikova, who is based in Moscow, Russia, might not be a household name, but her work will be familiar to some. Early last year, her [images inspired by the land of myths and fairy tales](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katerina-plotnikova) garnered some much-deserved attention. She has since expanded her portfolio with equally surreal and romantic photos, this time focusing on girls and their relationship with animals. Whether posing with [vibrant snakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) or big bears, photographer Katerina Plotnikova gives these girls a fantastical makeover that will enchant just about anyone. Although she stepped away from more obvious [fairytale themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1), they are still present in this series. Her models are like heroines in the making. Perhaps they will resurface in another series by photographer Katerina Plotnikova. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Surreal Photography:** Exploring fantastical scenarios through surreal and romantic photography, offering opportunities for unique storytelling and visual experiences. - **Animal-human Connection:** Capturing the relationship between girls and animals, highlighting the bond and creating opportunities for creative collaborations and brand partnerships. - **Fairytale-inspired Art:** Infusing fairytale elements into art, providing inspiration for designers, illustrators, and creators to develop magical and enchanting visual narratives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovation in photography techniques and styles, incorporating fantastical and surreal elements into visual storytelling. - **Fashion:** Collaborating with photographers to create unique and mesmerizing campaigns featuring the animal-human connection. - **Art and Design:** Exploring fairytale themes in various mediums, such as illustration, painting, and sculpture, to create captivating and whimsical artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md)