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Sullen Bedroom Photography

Matteo Palmieri Captures Raw Emotion Through Analog

— July 7, 2011 — Fashion
The photographs of 25-year-old Matteo Palmieri evoke an intensely raw emotion that is incredibly moving which can be attributed to a number of factors. The first is the lighting which sets the mood in a way that is consistent with the subject’s body position and facial expressions. The second element that makes these photos so raw is that Palmieri has moved away from the world of digital photography and shoots only with an old analog camera.

The veil of melancholy that ties each of the photos in his portfolio together is both powerful and meaningful to viewers. The Italian photographer captures beauty in sadness through his feminine subjects in a way that is not often seen in modern photography.

Implications - For art appreciators, the element that is most important in a work of art is the portrayal of raw emotion. Consumers look to the vision of artists to define and articulate certain feelings that are otherwise difficult to understand. Art that connects to the audience at the most personal level is generally the most interesting.
Trend Themes
1. Analog Photography - The trend of moving away from digital photography towards an old analog camera presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create new products or services that cater to this niche market.
2. Melancholy Aesthetics - The trend of capturing raw emotion through melancholy aesthetics presents an opportunity for companies to create products or services that cater to consumers looking for art that connects on a personal level.
3. Feminine Subjects - The trend of capturing feminine subjects in a way that is not often seen presents an opportunity for companies to create products or services that cater to this specific niche in the field of photography and art.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Companies in the field of photography can innovate and create new products or services that cater to the trend of analog photography and melancholy aesthetics.
2. Art - Companies in the art industry can create products or services that cater to consumers looking for art that connects on a personal level through the portrayal of raw emotion and melancholy aesthetics.
3. Fashion - Companies in the fashion industry can use the trend of capturing feminine subjects and melancholy aesthetics to create designs that cater to consumers looking for emotional depth in their clothing and accessories.
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