# Super Saturated Editorials Neil Krug's 'The Young One' Photo Series is Retro By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-young-one References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/neil-krug-color-satured-photography) & [neilkrug](http://www.neilkrug.com/) 'The Young One' -- a new series by Neil Krug -- is a pop art-inspired retro series that exudes a dreamlike mood. Featured by LoveCat magazine, the photoset is [colorful](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama), blending well with accompanying [retro-looking clothing and styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova). Models featured in the photos are understatedly seductive, making the set all the more alluring. Lauren Marie Young, an up-and-comer, is getting a ton of attention for her work in the pieces, and definitely ups the cool factor for the set. The unique saturated look that makes the piece standout was created with the manipulation of black and white Polaroids with colored gels, according to Krug. Mixing a dark and sensual mood with brightly lit saturation, 'The Young One' is an impressive balancing act. Soon to [release a book with similar work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio), Neil Krug is a talented photographer with a distinct retro style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pop Art-inspired Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to explore pop art-inspired techniques to create visually captivating and retro-themed images. - **Color Manipulation in Photography:** Photographers can experiment with manipulating colors using gels and filters to create unique and vibrant visual effects in their work. - **Vintage Fashion Photography:** There is a growing trend in capturing retro-looking clothing and styling in fashion editorials, providing an opportunity for photographers to showcase nostalgic fashion aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** The photography industry can embrace and cater to the demand for pop art-inspired, color-manipulated, and vintage fashion photography. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands and publications can collaborate with photographers skilled in pop art-inspired and vintage fashion photography to create visually compelling editorial content. - **Publishing:** Publishing houses can tap into the popularity of retro-themed photography by releasing books and magazines featuring visually striking images that evoke nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-light-art.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildest-ones-yet.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Pop Art-Inspired Bright Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-judin.md)