# Soft Prop Photography Pictorial of Thomas Isermann by Rene Fietzek Turns the Male Form Tender By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-isermann-by-rene-fietzek References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/thomas-isermann-by-rene-fietzek_29.html) & [renefietzek](http://www.renefietzek.com/) The model in these spreads has quite a [robust frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-touch-by-bugatchi); however, this shoot of Thomas Isermann by Rene Fietzek plays with props, lighting and expression to extract a softness from within his strong body. Draped in [silk scarves, veils and wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-wool-survive), the images of Thomas Isermann by Rene Fietzek capture a delicate interplay between the subject and his accessories. Where one's body can only tell half of the story, these [compelling pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) give heightened depth to the living, breathing figure they depict. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Soft-prop Photography:** Utilizing soft props and accessories in photography to capture vulnerability and depth in subjects - **Masculinity Redefined:** Challenging traditional notions of masculinity through photography and imagery - **Gender Fluidity in Fashion Photography:** Exploring the limits of gender and fashion through the use of wigs and veils in photography ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Incorporating soft props and accessories in fashion photography to evoke emotion and depth in fashion spreads - **Gender-fluid Fashion:** Redesigning fashion to challenge and transcend traditional gender boundaries - **Men's Grooming:** Developing grooming products and services that cater to a diversity of masculinities visible in fashion ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Redefined Masculinity Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md)