# Off-Kilter Photography Tommy Lee's Venus de Milo Outtakes Star Model Irina Funtikova By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-de-milo References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--The-cold-Venus-Irina-Funtikova-5938.html) & [timmothylee](http://www.timmothylee.com) The Venus de Milo photo series outtakes are stunning, somber and subtly surreal. Often off-kilter, it re-interprets the [ancient Greek statue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-collection) in a contemporary way. Photographed by Timmothy Lee , the Venus de Milo photo shoot outtakes star his partner-in-crime, [Canadian model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity) Irina Funtikova. Dark and almost cold, this series focuses heavily on angles and contrasts. Not only that, it also flits between [closeup and long shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles), giving even more depth to this shoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Surreal Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture surreal and unconventional images, challenging traditional perspectives. - **Contemporary Interpretation:** Opportunity to reinterpret and modernize classic art and cultural symbols in visual storytelling. - **Emphasis on Angles and Contrasts:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with different angles and contrasts to create visually impactful images. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** Opportunity for fine art photographers to explore new forms of expression and push the boundaries of traditional art. - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to create unique and edgy visual narratives that stand out in the industry. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertisers and marketers to utilize surreal and unconventional photography to capture audience attention and differentiate from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Goddess Statue-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-vase.md) - [Celestial Lounge Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arianna-de-luca.md) - [Celestial Sculptural Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-collection.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md)