# Submerged Bridal Photographs The 'Trash the Dress' Photos Feel Serene and Spiritual By Anne Booth | Published 2013-10-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trash-the-dress-photos References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Trash-the-Dress/11293557) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/courtneyvenus) The 'Trash the Dress' photos by photographer Courtney Venus are taken in a cave-like dwelling located in the Riviera Maya. The bride is seen soaking everything from her dress to her head in the cool glassy waters. The unconventional wedding photos are taken in order to destroy the idea that the wedding dress must be kept crinkle-free and pristine throughout the ceremony. 'Trash the Dress' photos allow the model to dunk her gown into the water if she pleases, and swim with the dress floating behind her. The photos reveal rocky waters with small minnows that swim past the bride's feet. The bride embraces the water-filled environment with her wedding dress on and looks up at the camera with a serene gaze. The photo shoot gives a new perspective as to how wedding photos should and shouldn't look as the bride wears her dress where she feels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Underwater Wedding Photography:** There is an opportunity for photographers to offer unique and captivating underwater wedding photography experiences. - **Unconventional Wedding Traditions:** Wedding planners can embrace and offer alternative wedding experiences such as 'Trash the Dress' photoshoots. - **Nature-inspired Bridal Photography:** There is potential for photographers to explore nature as a backdrop for bridal photography, creating ethereal and breathtaking images. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photography businesses can expand their offerings by specializing in underwater or unconventional wedding photography. - **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners can incorporate 'Trash the Dress' photoshoots into their service offerings, providing unique and memorable experiences for couples. - **Fashion:** Designers and dressmakers can create wedding dresses that are specifically designed to be immersed in water, catering to adventurous brides looking for a unique twist on tradition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [White-Tonal Bridal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunza-g-1.md) - [Next-Day Wedding Photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-photos.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Curated Summer Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-atelier-collection.md) - [Comfort-Focused Bridal Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearly-mini-dress.md) - [High-End Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivienne-westwood-bridal-couture.md)