# Real Life Harlequin Shoots Will Davidson for Russh #34 Makes for a Hot and Sweaty Photoshoot By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/will-davidson-for-russh References: [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/tony-ward-by-will-davidson-for-russh-34/#more-67836) The Will Davidson for Russh #34 photoshoot is so hot, it hurts. Seriously, this guy is making photographs that will make women (and like-minded men) swoon for Tony Ward, the leading man. Basically imitating the [Harlequin romance novel covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-homecoming) that feature a [strapping man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) holding a [barely clothed woman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty) tight, Will Davidson for Russh #34 does the genre proud. But these photos are so much hotter, because the people in them are real--and really, really pretty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-life Romance Novel Shoots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry through the creation of more realistic and engaging photoshoots that imitate classic romance novels. - **Sensual Photography:** Innovative ways to capture and display sensuality in images, providing photographers new opportunities to sell their skills to clients looking for a more immersive experience. - **Diversity in Romance Novel Shots:** As the demand for more diversity in romance novels increases, there is the potential for more diverse models to be featured in photography as well. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Opportunities for publishing companies to include more realistic and diverse photography for book covers, potentially increasing sales and reader engagement. - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion photographers to capture more sensuality in their images for clothing brands, potentially increasing sales and customer engagement. - **Modeling:** Opportunities for models of diverse backgrounds to be featured in romantic photoshoots, potentially increasing representation and opportunities in the modeling industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Dirty-Resembling Luxe Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-willy-underwear.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md) - [Unapologetic Lingerie Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariemurs-judge-me-guilty.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md)