# Dark Nymph-Like Photography Woodland Spirit by Bret Sano Documents a Dark Witchy Transformation By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodland-spirit-by-bret-sano References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--woodland-spirit-32286.html) & [bretsano](http://www.bretsano.com/) The photo series titled Woodland Spirit by Bret Sano follows model Kaylin as she transforms from a bright and happy girl into a [dark and mysterious forest nymph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection). As her innocence is slowly stripped away, the sun-drenched, vibrant images because more and more muted until they are completely shot in black and white. Nevertheless, her beauty isn't tarnished, it is simply changed. Following a rather [romantic and mythical theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection), the photo series titled Woodland Spirit by Bret Sano, a photographer born in San Antonio, Texas, and based in Dallas, hairstylist Jodie Gilliam and makeup artist Rosie Moreno have fun going from soft and natural to [moody and witch-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witches-delight). Gilliam adds more volume to Kaylin's already crimped hair and twig adornments while Moreno goes from barely-there makeup to dramatic eyes and lips. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Romantic Fantasy Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new photography techniques and editing styles that capture the transformation from brightness to darkness in a more visually captivating way. - **Mystical Beauty Transformations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative beauty treatments and makeup techniques that enhance the transition from innocence to mystery in a more dramatic and impactful manner. - **Nature-inspired Fashion and Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative fashion pieces and artworks that embody the essence of forest nymphs and capture the attention of consumers seeking unique, nature-inspired aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced photography equipment and software that can effectively capture and convey the transformation of emotions and themes depicted in Woodland Spirit and similar conceptual projects. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new beauty products and techniques that enable individuals to easily achieve transformative makeup looks, allowing them to explore different personas and express their creativity. - **Fashion and Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and artistry to create a new genre of wearable art that blurs the line between fashion and fantasy, presenting individuals with unique, ethereal garments inspired by woodland spirits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Artful Nature-Inspired Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-tale-of-the-forest.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Forest Lantern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Serene Wooden Dynamic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-wood.md) - [Haunting Whisky Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weeping-spirit.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [Earthy Sophisticated Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folk-and-flora.md)