# Conceptual Flower-Enriched Captures The Samuel by Verena Mandragora Image Series is Botanical By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-by-verena-mandragora References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/samuel-exit-models-verena-mandragora/) & [verenamandragora](http://www.verenamandragora.com) Lensed in studio, the Samuel by Verena Mandragora image series captures a range of gorgeous, [botanical portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-x-highgrove). Exit Models face Samuel makes his editorial debut in a serene and haunting fashion story that is both artful and conceptual. The shirtless models poses amidst a [darkened space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness) while smelling [blooming rose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) and while throwing rose petals. The gorgeous crimson and white hues of these flowers add a rich element of colour to an otherwise sullen image series. Evoking a wide range of emotion, the Samuel by Verena Mandragora image series is reflective of the photographer's bold visual concept. The stunning portrait series is also reflective of the rookie model's talent as a face who is worthy of competing with his more famed model counterparts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Botanical Photography:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional photography space by focusing on capturing botanical portraits. - **Emotional Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist to incorporate more emotion and depth into photography, as seen in the Samuel by Verena Mandragora image series. - **Alternative Models:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the modeling industry by promoting the use of less traditional models, as seen in the editorial debut of model Samuel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate and focus on botanical photography. - **Fashion:** The use of less traditional models, such as Samuel, in the fashion industry can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Floral Arrangements:** The Samuel by Verena Mandragora image series highlights the impact of floral arrangements in photography and presents an opportunity for disruption in the floral industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Dark Aesthetic Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness.md) - [Exploratory Rose-Centered Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-green.md) - [Tarot-Inspired Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Avant-Garde Fragrance Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-fragrance.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md)