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Solemn Soul-Piercing Portraits

Markus Jans Photoshoots Channel Emotion and Character

— July 14, 2012 — Fashion
Photographer Markus Jans has been essential to the success of campaigns for H&M and Comma, and has been similarly significant in the publication realm via his productions with Vogue Germany, Achtung Magazine and Sleek Magazine. His ability to capture the best of fashion time and time again is remarkable, and his work with personalized portraits is also deserving of attention.

Jans' portraits have showcased the famous likes of Marc Jacobs and Lana Del Ray. His celebrity roster speaks to his skills, although one would only need to do a quick once over to take note of his exceptional vision. Smoking, bearded males and gilded face paint are all Jans trademarks, and his impressive repertoire with A-list names will continue to further his career.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Portraits - The trend of personalized portraits is growing in popularity and offers opportunities in the photography industry for innovative customization and personalization techniques.
2. Alternative Photography Styles - The trend of using unconventional photography styles including unique lighting, composition, and models offers opportunities to break from traditional norms and create disruptive and memorable content.
3. Celebrity-driven Photography - The trend of highlighting celebrities in photographic content provides opportunities for photographers to showcase their skills while attracting attention and potentially boosting their careers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - The fashion photography industry can utilize personalized portrait and alternative photography styles to offer unique and innovative content to its audience.
2. Celebrity Photography - The celebrity photography industry can continue to leverage the popularity of celebrities to create compelling photographic content that attracts attention and engagement.
3. Magazine Publishing - The magazine publishing industry can use personalized portraits to create more engaging and personalized editorial content for their readership, potentially increasing subscriptions and revenue.
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