# Gracefully Romantic Galleries Vladimir Sumovsky Photographs Softly Sensual Sirens By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vladimir-sumovsky References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/vladimir-sumovsky.html) & [photodom](http://www.photodom.com/member/Vladimir) Although most people are not strangers to soft and romantic photoshoots, there is something about Vladimir Sumovsky's body of work that makes viewers take a second glance. Whimsical and at times abstract, there is definitely an artistic touch to each image that makes his work worthy of being hung in an [art museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art). Hailing from Moscow, Russia, Vladimir Sumovsky seems like a veteran photographer at the mature age of 46. Considering that his portfolio centers around gracefully innocent and young women, I feel as though Vladimir Sumovsky brings a worldly touch to his subjects. With a particular focus on [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), Vladimir Sumovsky flits between [black and white shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) as well as muted color shots. He also spends his time in both studios and natural settings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Romantic Portraiture:** There is a growing trend towards dreamy, romantic and sensual portraiture across all mediums, disrupting the traditionally formal approach to portraiture. - **Fine Art Photography:** Photographers, like Sumovsky are disrupting the high-end gallery world by combining technical skills with creative vision to produce fine art photography that can stand alongside traditional - **Abstract Whimsical Shots:** Abstract photography is becoming more prevalent in the art world with photographers like Sumovsky leading the way, disrupting traditional ideas of beauty and creating a unique aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Fine art galleries should expand their collection to include contemporary fine art photography like Sumovsky's work and take advantage of its disruptive potential. - **Fashion:** Fashion photographers could learn from Sumovsky's whimsical style and use it to create a unique look that could be set to disrupt the fashion industry. - **Wedding Photography:** Wedding photographers could study Sumovsky's romantic portraits to create unique and creative shots that stand out from traditional wedding photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Liberating Lingerie Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhilyova.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md)