Saying that you saw a 'melancholy hipster' is almost as cliche as making fun of one. Over the last decade, hipster style has moved from a fashion and attitude based subculture to fully invading the mainstream.
And it has done so largely through the support of the youth. Musicians, rappers, artists, writers, and other creative types have embraced bohemian style with aplomb. The melancholy hipster is one of the archetypes of the culture, if only for its position as pose of choice for young bohemians. The melancholy hipster facial expression has become one of the poses of choice for many in front of the camera, and this post is a celebration of their beauty, solitary nature, and style.
From beachside in California to sad hotel scenes, these melancholy hipster shots will suck you in with ease. Click through the collection to see what I'm talking about.
38 Melancholy Hipster Photoshoots
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Barren Bedroom Photography
Photographer Antonella Arismendi Shoots Vita Cagnone in an Empty Room
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Sullen Bedroom Photography
Matteo Palmieri Captures Raw Emotion Through Analog
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Secret Boudoir Photography
Marc McAndrews Investigates Legal Brothels Behind the Scenes
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Forlorn Hipster Photography
The Myf Shepherd LoveWant Magazine July 2011 Shoot is Boho Beautiful
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Dark Forlorn Photography
'My Dark Little Room' by August Bradley is Both Depressing and Detailed
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Whimsical Fairytale Photography
The Andressa Fontana Karen 12 Editorial is Fun and Fantastical
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Voyeuristic Lingerie Shoots
The Camilo Echeverri Infashion Magazine Editorial is Ultra Sultry
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Stunning Solitary Photography
Teresea Queiros Captures Melancholy and Beauty in Simple Shots
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Carefree California Editorials
The Bambi Northwood Muse Summer 2011 Shoot is Free-Spirited Fun
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Morphing Melancholy Models
The September 2011 Dazed & Confused Collections Special is Ravishing
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Mournful Melancholy Portraits
Kelsey Hannah Captures Images of Lonliness and Desolation
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Steamy Cinematic Eastern Editorials
The Dramatic Du Juan Numero China September 2011 Spread
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Wistful Women Photography (UPDATE)
The Anna Aden Collection Allures Any Onlooker
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Somber Self-Portraits
The Yulia Gorodinski Melancholy Collection Emits Loneliness
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Forlorn Femmetography
Elisa Lasowski Mimics Melancholy for Paolo Zerbini and NAAG Magazine
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Melancholy Child Photography
Osamu Yokonami Captures Kids in an Unconventional Way
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Dramatic Expression Portraits
Hannes Caspar Shoots Poignant Looks
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Melancholy Couture Shoots
Photographer Jean-Francois Lepage Manufactures Sadness
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Swagger-Filled Swim Shoots
Simone Doreleijers is Spunky for Marie Claire Italia July 2011
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Melancholy Boudoir Photography
The Fred Fraser 'Lingerie' Series is Beautifully Black and White
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Alluring Melancholy Portraits
The Yani by Nirrimi Dead Leaves Shoot is Captivating
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Forlorn Angelic Photography
The Daphne Groeneveld Numero Spread Follows an Impossible Love
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Somber Outdoor Lookbooks
The Topshop AW10 Collection is Dark and Moody
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Renegade Menswear Editorials
Vincent Nord Captures 'Lost Boys' for Fiasco Magazine
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Melancholy Model Shoots
Natalia Vodianova Shows a Pensive Side in This Photo Collection
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Solitary Street Photography
Byran Formhals' Photographs Capture Californian Loneliness
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Melancholy Balding Portraiture
Arina Dazzles the Eyes with Illustrations of a Hairless Woman
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Organic Melancholy Portraits
Laura Leal Captures Genuine Moments of Lonely Introspection
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Melancholy Maiden Photography
Neda Rajabi Shows the Soft Side of Women
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Belly-Baring Fashiontography
Laurie Trott & Viki Collaborate for Blackbook
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Fierce Funeralistic Fashion
Magdalena Frackowiak Looks Super Sultry in The Sunday Telegraph
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Flower Crown Goddesses
The Lula Magazine Spread is Full of Floral Goodness
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Momental Melancholy
Paper Lilies Photography Stirs Deep Emotions
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Somber Waterlogged Shoots
The Iekeliene Stange Vogue Russia Editorial Plunges Into Dark Waters
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Brooding Suburb Spreads
Zach King Goes to Middle America for 'Man About Town' FW 2010
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Melancholy Emotography
An Emotionally Drained Series of Photography by Eric Guillemain
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Melodramatic Matron Films
'Despair' by Alex Prager is All About the Classic Femme Fatale
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Retro Family Photoshoots
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Secondhand Fashion Editorials
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Psychedelic Skateboard Decks
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Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Palm Springs-Inspired Coastal Homes
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Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
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Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
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Women-Targeted Cannabis Retreats
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Artist-Styled Nostalgic Lookbooks
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Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns
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High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Abstract Artful Spring Streetwear
Hyo Isak Presents its New Range of Apparel for the SS23 Season
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