# Fierce Warrior Photography Julia Kiecksee's 'Rise of the Amazons' Series is Brave and Bold By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-of-the-amazons References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Amazons-rise-and-rise-again-6971.html) & [juliakiecksee.de](http://juliakiecksee.de/) The 'Rise Of The Amazons' photo series centers around [fierce fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) and fiercer women. Strong, independent and [empowered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman), these models are not only making a claim on edgy yet feminine outfits, they are also showing people they are not ones to be messed with. Shot by Hamburg-based fashion and beauty photographer Julia Kiecksee, the Rise Of The Amazons photo series shows off her signature style simply and beautifully. Bleak and dark, there is nevertheless a sensuality that pervades throughout the shoot that really celebrates what it means to be a woman. Although this year fashion has taken a sleeker, brighter turn, the Rise Of The Amazons photo series shows that people can still embrace heavy and [bold embellishments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) such as straps and spikes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Empowered Fashion Photography:** Fashion photography showcases strong and empowered women breaking conventional beauty standards. - **Rebellious Fashion Trends:** Bold and edgy embellishments such as straps and spikes break away from traditional fashion norms. - **Sensuous Dark Photography:** Dark and bleak photography can also highlight sensuality and femininity. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography Industry:** Fashion photographers can experiment with more unconventional and empowering themes to break away from traditional fashion. - **Fashion Industry:** Trendsetters in the fashion industry can explore bold and rebellious fashion trends to push the boundaries of what is considered fashionable. - **Beauty Industry:** Beauty industry professionals can highlight how sensuality and femininity can be portrayed through unconventional and dark photography styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Contemporary Femininity Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity.md) - [Empowering Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empowering-jewelry.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Contemporary Military Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk.md) - [Adventure-Ready Activewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-boreal.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md)