# Kung Fu Photo Shoots 'White Code' by Andrey Yakovlev & Lili Aleeva Shows the Praying Mantis By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-12-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-code References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/white-code/340158) & [photodom](http://www.photodom.com/photographer/ayakovlev) I don't know about you, but when I saw this image for 'White Code' by Andrey Yakovlev and Lili Aleeva, I immediately thought of the [praying mantis position in kung fu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/albino-preto-x-dickies-japan). After all, what is the life of a [fashion model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) but a never-ending struggle to stay on the top? We love the work of Andrey Yakovlev and Lili Aleeva at Trend Hunter. After you check out more shots of 'White Code' in the gallery above, keep clicking for more Andrey and Lili shoots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing unique and unconventional poses inspired by martial arts in fashion photography to create visually striking and captivating images. - **Creative Posing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional poses inspired by martial arts, such as the praying mantis position, in various forms of photography to create visually dynamic and thought-provoking content. - **Visual Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating elements of martial arts and their symbolic meanings into visual storytelling, such as advertising campaigns or editorial spreads, to evoke emotions and captivate audience attention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with fashion brands to showcase their collections through innovative and unconventional poses inspired by martial arts, adding a unique and dynamic visual appeal to their marketing campaigns. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering specialized photography services that incorporate martial arts-inspired poses, helping clients stand out with visually striking and memorable images for personal branding or professional portfolios. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating martial arts-inspired poses and symbolism in advertising campaigns to create captivating visuals that resonate with target audiences, leaving a lasting impression and boosting brand recall. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Martial Arts Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene.md) - [Concept Eyewear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-collection-1.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Elevated Fall Tennis Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/y3-fw25-tennis.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md)