# Serenely Suspended Shoots Isa Silva Captures Beautifully Surreal Still Photography By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-06-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-photography1 References: [isasilvaphotography.tumblr](http://isasilvaphotography.tumblr.com/ARTISTIC) Isa Silva's 'Fleeting' series captures still photography suspended in time. The images depict models peacefully floating in mid-air, held up by balloons. While this concept is typically very serene, there is also a darkness that comes across in this black-and-white-styled shoot. The ethereal series is emblematic of the Lisbon and London-based photographer's ability to seamlessly blend [fine art and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes). In this shoot, Silva captures a [delicate contrast of light and dark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-tension) colors as well as heavy and lightweight objects. This theme is carried throughout the photo shoot with styling by Tiago Ferreira that pairs [buoyant black balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-1) with ominous elements like heavy-looking metal footwear and weaponry. Silva's 'Fleeting' series artfully communicates that with the inevitable passing of time, these moments of serene and still photography will not last forever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Suspended Photography:** Opportunity to explore the use of suspension techniques to create surreal and captivating visuals in photography. - **Blurring Boundaries:** Exploration of the intersection between fine art and fashion photography, creating a unique and innovative visual experience. - **Contrast in Composition:** Utilizing contrasting elements such as light and dark colors, heavy and lightweight objects to create visually striking photographs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Photography:** Incorporating suspension techniques and contrasting elements into fashion photography can create avant-garde and attention-grabbing visuals for clothing brands and magazines. - **Fine Art Photography:** Blurring the boundaries between fine art and photography can open up new avenues for artistic expression and create thought-provoking visual experiences for galleries and art enthusiasts. - **Event Photography:** Incorporating suspension techniques and contrasting elements in event photography can elevate the visual impact and create memorable and unique photographs for corporate events, weddings, and other social gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Illusory Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aria-light.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Suspended Origami-Like Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-light.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-realm-of-light.md)