# Lurid Hedonistic Editorials Erman Istahli's Sensual Photography Elicits Carnal Desires By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensual-photography References: [fashioneditorials](http://www.fashioneditorials.com/editorial-exclusive-natasha-kulakovskaya-option-management-by-erman-istahli/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/erman.istahli?ref=br_rs&fref=browse_search) The sensual photography of Erman Istahli is remarkably established through the collaboration with model Natasha Kulakovskaya. Through vibrant color spreads and [elaborate sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) depicting a carnal need for opulence, the editorial springs to life in a way that dilates the pupils. Along with the dynamic duo above, fashion stylist Oguz Erel, hair stylist Yigittan Demiralp, and makeup artist Baris Yilmaz all put their own unique stamp on the project. Kulakovskaya paints a picture of a young European princess searching through the endless world of grandeur to find meaning through her baser desires; her eyes depicting a multitude of emotions that all seem to be of a seeking nature. The sensual photography is created through both the [lavish outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) and the emotive body language of Kulakovskaya. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sensual Photography:** Exploring innovative techniques and styles to capture the essence of desire and opulence in photography. - **Collaborative Fashion Editorials:** Embracing collaborative efforts between photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and models to create captivating and immersive fashion editorials. - **Emotive Body Language:** Utilizing body language and expressive gestures to evoke a range of emotions and deeper connections in visual storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in exploring unconventional themes and techniques that push the boundaries of traditional fashion photography. - **Fashion Styling:** Innovative fashion styling can redefine the narrative of editorials and create unique visual experiences that resonate with audiences. - **Makeup Artistry:** Pushing the boundaries of makeup artistry to enhance storytelling in fashion editorials, capturing the intricate emotions and desires of the subject. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Provocative Fall Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borntostandout-fall-2024.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md)