10 Enchanting Photo Series Inspired by Fairytales

Surreal Photos by Anita Anti

Anita Anti's surreal series of fairytale photographs features iconography that ranges from recognizable to entirely novel. Some photos star well-known characters, like the red-clad Queen of Hearts. Others exhibit dazzling characters dreamt up by Anti, showcasing the photographer's vivid imagination and creative approach to her craft.

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Photo: Anita Anti

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Anita Anti

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Anita Anti

 

Dreamscapes by Kindra Nikol

In her Dreamscapes series, artist and photographer Kindra Nikol creates “fantastical realities . . . oftentimes with a hint of dark allure.” Inspired by nature and art, she crafts ethereal, outdoor scenes that feature models in intricate, handmade costumes.

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Photo: Kindra Nikol

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Kindra Nikol

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Kindra Nikol

 

Storybook Scenes by Magdalena Russocka

Starring strong female characters like warrior princesses and sorceresses, the storybook-esque work of Magdalena Russocka's exhibits the photographer's interest in depicting heroines. Often featuring animals and set against natural landscapes, the pieces convey the characters' intrinsic connection to nature.

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Photo: Magdalena Russocka

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Magdalena Russocka

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Magdalena Russocka

 

Follow Me Away by Victoria Yore and Terrence Drysdale

Set in Oregon, Follow Me Away stars Victoria Yore as she explores the state's majestic landscape. Photographed by Terrence Drysdale, the series is shot through a fairytale-like lens in order “to showcase the unsung beauty that is found in the state of Oregon.”

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Photo: Victoria Yore and Terrence Drysdale

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Victoria Yore and Terrence Drysdale

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Photo: Victoria Yore and Terrence Drysdale

 

Fantasy/Fine Art by Shelby Robinson

Self-taught photographer Shelby Robinson's dream-like photographs evoke emotion through moody lighting and dramatically shot subjects. Conceptual in nature, her pieces “tell a story through pose or atmosphere so that a viewer may become engaged or feel a part of that image.”

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Photo: Shelby Robinson

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Shelby Robinson

Fairytale Photography Fairytale Costumes Magic Photo

Photo: Shelby Robinson

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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