# Life Stage Photography The Transitions Photo Series Captures the Lost and Alone By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transitions-photo-series References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/06/02/transitions-series/) & [vincentgoutal](http://www.vincentgoutal.com/transitions.html) There are moments in life in which things change so drastically, you feel lost and alone; the Transitions photo series captures these poignant moments. A [series of portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) portraying people in their specific predicaments, it really brings home the idea that with [change come growth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2), maturity and strength. Photographed by Vincent Goutal and Olivia Leriche, the Transitions photo series may have a hopeless air about it, yet to me it really just illustrates that everyone has experienced those moments in which reality sets in. By taking time to digest the changing circumstances, one can naturally feel unsure. It is what happens after these moments that define a person. The Transitions photo series is beautifully composed and lighted for an overall dramatic aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Life-stage Documentation:** Using photography to document important life stages. - **Vulnerability and Resilience Capturing:** Capturing the vulnerability and resilience of people during tenuous times. - **Cinematic Portrait Photography:** Using dramatic cinematic techniques to enhance portrait photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Incorporating creative storytelling techniques into portrait photography. - **Therapy and Mental Health:** Using life-stage documentation as a tool for personal growth and reflection. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating cinematic portrait photography for powerful brand storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Scent-Powered Photo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-stimulation-device.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-changed-me.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md)