# Sensual Smokey-Eyed Photography The Victoria Germyn Portraits Shows the Model Baring it All By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-02-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-germyn-portraits References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/portrait-victoria-germyn-jesse-laitinen/) & [laitinenphotography.blogspot](http://laitinenphotography.blogspot.com/) My favorite type of photography is one that sticks to simplicity and lets the subject shine through, and these [Victoria Germyn Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-beckham-beauty-brushes) do exactly that. Photographer Jesse Laitinen captures Victoria as she poses in a series of shots that show off her natural beauty. Wearing nothing except a pair of jeans, the model's talent and grace are apparent as she carries the weight of the editorial on her shoulders rather than fancy backgrounds or ensembles. She sports a perfect [smokey eye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign) with carefree beach waves styled by beauty artist Alexandra Olsson. The [monochromatic palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) of these Victoria Germyn Portraits are perfect for illustrating every intricate detail and shadow. Be inspired by the Victoria Germyn Portraits to look past all of the frills and focus on natural beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplicity Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to capture subjects in a way that showcases their natural beauty without the use of elaborate backgrounds or clothing. - **Minimalist Makeup:** Opportunity for beauty artists to focus on enhancing natural features with minimal makeup for a refreshing and effortless look. - **Monochromatic Imagery:** Opportunity for artists to showcase intricate details and shadows in a simplistic and elegant way through the use of a monochromatic palette. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photography professionals can embrace simplicity and minimalism as a disruptive innovation to showcase natural beauty and intricacies. - **Beauty:** Beauty professionals can explore minimalist makeup and new approaches to enhance natural features in their clientele. - **Art:** Artists can experiment with monochromatic imagery as a simple and elegant approach to showcase intricate details and shadows in their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Refined Mdf Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undressed-series.md)