# Mannequin Makeout Photography Richard Bernardin Photographs Retro-Modern Scenes of Sensuality By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-bernardin References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/gallery/richard-bernardin-sexy-photography.aspx) & [richardbernardin](http://www.richardbernardin.com/) Richard Bernardin definitely has a signature style when it comes to his photographic works. It is as though he steeps each image in a vat of sensuality and vintage aesthetics, which gives every shot an overall [cinematic quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) that is completely captivating. Because of his signature style, you might already be familiar with Richard Bernardin's work. In fact, we have featured a couple of his shoots before, including a [Grazia](http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/phpthumbnails/94/94388/94388_1_120.jpeg) spread and a [BlackBook](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freida-pinto-blackbook) one. Based in Canada, Richard Bernardin is not only represented in [Montreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rh-montreal), but in Paris and New York City as well. Considering his impressive portfolio, it's not surprising he has such an international clientele. Richard Bernardin's work has also been featured in Elle, Lush, Icon, R14, Vogue and [Vogue Brazil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-care). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-modern Photography:** Exploring the fusion of vintage aesthetics with modern sensibilities through photography. - **Cinematic Style:** Creating photographs that evoke the atmosphere and visual storytelling of movies. - **International Clientele:** Catering to a diverse range of clients from various countries and cities around the world. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing retro-modern aesthetics into fashion photography to create visually captivating narratives. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming traditional art forms and entertainment media by infusing cinematic style and vintage aesthetics. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing retro-modern photography to create compelling and memorable advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Legendary Stylist Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg.md) - [Art-Focused Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-richard-macdonald.md) - [Sensual Luxe Fashion Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montenapoleone-boutique.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Three-Part Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1.md)