# Foliage-Focused Photography Oleg Oprisco's Serene Surreal Portraits Highlight Natural Elements By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-11-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-portraits References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/11/new-surreal-portraits-from-oleg-oprisco/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Emotive-Portraits/12138363) Oleg Oprisco's new surreal portraits feature [excessively long hair styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon) and overwhelming foliage. The emotive conceptual photography uses muted coloring and unusual props to create stunning images. Natural elements are highlighted in his newest work, like [oversized floral headdresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown) and stunning landscapes. There is also a contrast with several of his images that use playful props with a peaceful quality. These props include butterflies, balloons and old telephone booths. Bodies of water are also prominent in his shots. The surreal portraits also highlight the beauty of the models. A stunning redhead with flowing locks is a popular subject, in addition to another long haired girl. Despite the differences in props and backgrounds, all of these images have a very tranquil theme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of unconventional props and settings to create visually stunning and emotionally captivating imagery. - **Nature-inspired Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging natural elements and oversized floral accessories as a distinctive aesthetic for portrait photography. - **Enhanced Tranquility Theme:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating peaceful and serene qualities into conceptual photography through diverse props, such as butterflies and old telephone booths. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new techniques and styles to capture striking and immersive visual narratives in the world of photography. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with photographers to create unique and enchanting visuals that showcase fashion garments and accessories in harmony with nature-inspired settings. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the intersection of fine art and surreal photography to challenge traditional artistic boundaries and evoke emotional responses through visual storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Floral-Imbued Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-of-yves-saint-laurent.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)