# Shimmering Desert Pictorials Vegas by Marie Schmidt Captures the City in the Late Afternoon By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegas-by-marie-schmidt References: [bentrovatoblog](http://bentrovatoblog.com/photography/vegas-by-marie-schmidt/) & [marieschmidt](http://www.marieschmidt.com/) Vegas by Marie Schmidt tells the story of a young girl in Vegas during a [warm summer day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection). The background is full of blue skies, palm trees and partially constructred apartment buildings. The photographer, who was also the stylist, adorned the model in [stunning dresses, shorts and tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat) in pastels and neons. The model Christine Unruh from Envy Models Las Vegas did her own makeup by adding [smokey black eyeliner, golden bronzer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie) and shimmery bronze eyeshadow. The late afternoon sun made the model’s skin shimmer in the light, and it created both an intimate and alluring effect. The photographer has taken a different approach to this series by capturing the beauty of the famous city during the day instead of at night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Daytime Photography:** Exploring the beauty of cities during the day opens up new opportunities for photographers to capture unique and captivating moments. - **Pastel and Neon Fashion:** The use of pastel and neon colors in fashion photography adds a vibrant and eye-catching element to the images, opening doors for designers to experiment with bold and unconventional styles. - **Self-styled Models:** Models doing their own styling and makeup allows for a more personal and authentic representation of their individuality, showcasing opportunities for self-expression and breaking traditional beauty standards. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The shift towards daytime photography presents an innovative opportunity for photographers to develop new techniques and styles for capturing cities in a different light. - **Fashion:** The incorporation of pastel and neon colors in fashion photography creates a trend that fashion designers can leverage to create bold and attention-grabbing collections for consumers. - **Beauty:** Models taking charge of their own makeup and styling opens up possibilities for beauty brands to promote self-expression and provide products that cater to individuals embracing unique styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-museum-las-vegas.md) - [Desert-Inspired Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-vegas-museum-of-art.md) - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md) - [Dreamy Summer Swimwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangls-mirage-drop.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Las Vegas-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-las-vegas.md) - [Dreamy Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankies-bikinis-keepsakes-collection.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)