# Beautiful Bohemian Portraits Photographer Marie Schmidt Shoots Hot Hipster Action By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-08-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographer-marie-schmidt References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/marie-schmidt.html) & [marieschmidt](http://www.marieschmidt.com/) German photographer Marie Schmidt's client list is long and impressive, and after looking through her selected portfolio, it's clear why. As a photographer, Marie Schmidt seems dedicated to capturing gorgeous shots of her models in peaceful moments that effuse candor and style. Marie Schmidt's photography work has been seen in major European publications from OK! Magazine and Grazia to corporate clients like [Sony BMG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony). Her deft usage of [soft lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) often brings out a delicate tone on the faces of her jarringly beautiful models, creating a more expressive photograph. As a photographer, Marie Schmidt's talent lies in her ability to use common photography aesthetics (monochrome, pastel coloring) and *still* give her pictures a lively boost that separates her portfolio from the countless others in the [fashion world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam). Up next for Schmidt: A cover shoot for Grazia Magazine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Delicate Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new lighting techniques that enhance the delicate tones and expressions in photography, creating a unique and expressive visual experience. - **Lively Boost:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to infuse energy and liveliness into photographs while maintaining a sense of authenticity and style, revolutionizing the fashion photography industry. - **Monochrome Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate monochrome photography techniques to bring a fresh and captivating perspective to the industry, attracting new audiences and reinventing classic visual styles. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate Marie Schmidt's unique approach of capturing peaceful and candid moments with delicate lighting into the fashion photography industry, revolutionizing the way models and garments are showcased. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with talented photographers like Marie Schmidt to create visually compelling content for major publications, attracting more readers and setting new standards in the publishing industry. - **Lighting Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced lighting solutions that enhance the delicate tones and expressions in photography, offering photographers new tools to elevate their work and revolutionize the lighting technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-finkenauer.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Authentic Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlins-chteau-royal-hotel.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Instant Product Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shots-maker.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)