# Subdued Exotic Photography The Stefan Giftthaler 'Geisha' Series is Elegantly Nostalgic By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stefan-giftthaler-geisha References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Geisha/677303) & [stefangiftthaler](http://www.stefangiftthaler.com) I love the [vintage treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify) applied to the Stefan Giftthaler 'Geisha' photo series. It has a magical element about it due to the swirls of color and out-of-focus shots. There is also a stillness in each image, which is heightened due to the inclusion of simple nature shots. Yet, more than anything, the Stefan Giftthaler 'Geisha' photo series is definitely a stunning collection of [beauty and hair masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-express). The finish simply evokes an [exotic and nostalgic mood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage Treatment Photography:** Opportunity to create vintage-style photography that evokes a magical and nostalgic mood. - **Exotic Beauty Photography:** Opportunity to explore unique and non-traditional beauty styles and techniques in photography. - **Nature-inspired Photography:** Opportunity to incorporate simple nature shots to add stillness and balance to photography collections. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Fashion:** The beauty and fashion industries can leverage vintage and exotic photography styles to showcase their products and services. - **Nature Photography:** The nature photography industry can explore incorporating simple nature shots to add balance and emotion to their collections. - **Fine Art Photography:** Fine art photography can leverage the vintage treatment and exotic beauty styles to create unique and evocative photography pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicately Patterned Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kustaa-saksi1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Stunningly Extravagant High-End Beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-express.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Immersive Hotel Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-art-installation.md)