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Submersive Selling

Photography goes underwater to enhance “magical” attributes

Implications - Fantasy has become a unique way to appeal to the consumer subconscious and the underwater environment in particular lends itself to fantastical reverie. Applied especially to fashion photography, the use of a submerged subject allows for a dreamlike setting that may impart an enchanted element to seemingly ordinary designs.
Trend Themes
1. Underwater Photography - The exploration of underwater photography creates surreal and magical elements.
2. Surreal Fashion Photography - The use of surreal fashion photography creates a dreamlike and fantastical setting.
3. Submerged Reflections - The use of blurred or reflective elements in submerged photography creates mystery and intrigue.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can leverage underwater surrealism in their advertisements to create a unique visual appeal and memorable message.
2. Photography Industry - Photographers can explore new techniques like submerged photography to expand their creative portfolio and attract customers.
3. Marketing and Advertising Industry - Marketers can use surreal and magical elements from underwater photography in their campaigns to attract customers and create buzz.
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Underwater Coupletography
Underwater Coupletography
Nadia Moro Captures the Surreal Grace of Submerged Models
There is something so magical about underwater photoshoots that I can't help but be instantly enamored with Nadia Moro's 'Behind the Surface' series. The Italian photographer captures the surreal grace… MORE
Drowning Lingerie Shoots
Drowning Lingerie Shoots
'The Woman Underneath' by Velvet Globe Divers & Marlies Meijlink
Most lingerie shoots take place in seductive settings like the bedroom or the beach; 'The Woman Underneath' by Velvet Globe Divers and Marlies Meijlink takes a sinister spin on this theme by sending their… MORE
Mermaid Fashiontography
Mermaid Fashiontography
Solve Sundsbo Captures Alla Kostromichova as 'The Girl From Atlantis'
The Vogue Nippon May 2010 editorial 'The Girl from Atlantis' features model Alla Kostromichova in underwater fashion treasures from Miu Miu, Versace and the late Alexander McQueen. The calm waters in… MORE
Underground Pooltography
Underground Pooltography
Beautiful Models Take a Dip for the Madame Germany May 2010 Issue
The latest editorial for the Madame Germany May 2010 issue stars the beautiful and stunning models, Anastasia Gorron and Benedicte de Barrochez. Photographed by Thomas Rusch, he excellently portrays the… MORE
Submerged Rock and Roll
Submerged Rock and Roll
Michael Howard Takes Us Under Water With a New Collection
Sex, drugs and rock and roll. We know it, we love it. But what about rock and roll under water? Yes please. The new art from Michael Howard shows rockers submerged and rocking out. Nothing better than… MORE
Underwater Dancetography
Underwater Dancetography
These Mark Mawson Photos Combine Grace and Art
As anyone who has ever tried to dance underwater knows, it’s never as pretty as what these Mark Mawson photos make it to be. Limbs flailing, hair undulating like Medusa’s snakes—it isn’t pretty. But photographer… MORE
Submerged Floral Shoots
Submerged Floral Shoots
Tomboy Celebrates 33rd Anniversary With 'Summer Daydreams' in T Magazine
To celebrate 33 successful years in the fashion business is no small feat, so it’s no wonder Korean label Tomboy took this opportunity to celebrate this momentous occasion with a very special issue of… MORE
Underwater Clowntography
Underwater Clowntography
'Circus Underwater' Shoot by Michael Howard is Stunning
I'm loving this 'Circus Underwater' shoot by Michael Howard. It features made-up circus clowns and characters photographed underwater like a fashion shoot. I'm usually quite frightened of clowns, but this… MORE
Submerged Reflectography
Submerged Reflectography
The Surreal Photography of Dindi Van Der Hoek is Amazing
The surreal photography of Dindi Van Der Hoek is wonderful and fantastical. As most photographs expertly taken underwater have a surreal, dreamlike effect to them, it's hard to set them apart from the… MORE
Submerged Couture Fashiontography
Submerged Couture Fashiontography
Lee Garland's Aptly-Named 'Underwater' Features Drenched Dresses
Lee Garland somehow managed to convince two women to put on lovely clothes and jump into a pool. The resulting awesomeness was captured on film and titled 'Underwater.' I've never seen a swimming pool… MORE

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