# Retro Engagement Shoots Tim Melideo Creates Washed Out Vintage Wedding Pictures By Rachel | Published 2009-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-melideo References: [greenweddingshoes.blogspot](http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/2009/05/vintage-beach-engagement-session.html) & [timmelideo](http://timmelideo.com/) When photographer Tim Melideo got engaged, standard engagement pictures wouldn't cut it. As a result, he created the most fabulous [vintage-inspired shoot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify). The photography by Tim Melideo is done in retro 50s style and is of him and his fiancee Merrill-Ashley, as well as their [adorable dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewy-2). The pictures are definitely not standard engagement pictures, and are a great twist on the standard style. **Implications** - As products that are vintage-inspired and contain antique-like qualities continue to become more popular, consumers are looking for new and inventive ways to be exposed to such products. A company that can provide not only an antique or vintage-inspired product but also an experience or service -- such as these 'Vintage Wedding Photos' -- is going to generate a much broader clientele. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Products:** Opportunity for companies to offer vintage-inspired products that provide an experiential element in addition to the product itself. - **Antique-like Qualities:** Consumers are seeking products that possess antique-like qualities, creating a market for companies to showcase such characteristics in their offerings. - **Personalized Experiences:** There is a trend towards personalized experiences, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to provide unique services along with their products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photography industry can capitalize on the demand for vintage-inspired and personalized engagement shoots. - **Wedding Industry:** The wedding industry can explore ways to incorporate vintage-inspired elements and personalized experiences for engaged couples. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can create products that possess antique-like qualities, catering to the growing interest in vintage-inspired aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Vintage Imaging Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-retrova.md) - [Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engaged-couples.md) - [Retro Doll-Themed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-film-camera.md) - [Wedding Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posttoforever.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrospekt-and-polaroid.md) - [Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropologie-weddings-x-pinterest.md)