# Sweetly Imperfect Shoots Sarah Hermans Photographs Raw Shots of Girls Next Door By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-hermans References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/news/sarah-hermans-photographs-girls-next-door.aspx) & [sarahhermans](http://sarahhermans.com/) I love the [grainy, raw quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify) of Sarah Hermans' photographic works. This natural aesthetic gives each image a rather [retro look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova) that makes everything look so wonderfully and sweetly timeless. Known for her [untouched photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1), Sarah Hermans is proud of her organic shots. So proud, in fact, that it has compelled her to write a blurb on her site urging those who write about her work not to tamper with her candid images. Based in Belgium and only 21-years -old, Sarah Hermans' work has already been featured in a number of publications including Magnificent Magazine, Waterfall Magazine, All Things Ordinary, I love fake magazine and Brick magazine. Considering that Sarah Hermans has only been photographing for a couple of years, that's highly impressive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Raw Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop editing software that can preserve the raw and organic look of photographs while still allowing for minor adjustments. - **Nostalgic Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a digital camera or smartphone app that automatically applies retro filters and effects in real-time, capturing the nostalgic aesthetic of past eras. - **Unfiltered Authenticity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a social media platform that encourages and rewards users for sharing unedited and candid photos, promoting a more authentic online presence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new camera equipment or accessories that enhance the ability to capture raw and organic images without the need for extensive post-processing. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace platform that connects artists and designers specializing in nostalgic and retro aesthetics with potential buyers looking for unique and vintage-inspired works. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a social media analytics tool that accurately measures and analyzes the engagement and impact of unfiltered and authentic content, helping businesses tailor their marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Wooden Camera Renditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sony.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Raw Mobile Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/process-zero.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md)