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Dreamy Japanese Portraits

This Japan Photo Series Captures Characteristics of Japan and its People

— June 26, 2014 — Art & Design
This hauntingly beautiful Japan photo series takes a very sensual approach to capturing Japanese women. Looking more like art than photography, the 'Tales from Japan' series is captured by photographer Reylia Slaby who was born and raised in Japan.

Having always felt like an outsider because she was not actually Japanese, the 21-year-old photographer embarked on this set of images as a personal project to deal with her mixed feelings about her identity.

"My home was not fully my home because of how I looked," says Slaby.

In her poignant and emotional Japan photo series 'Tales from Japan', Slaby does such a stunning job capturing exquisite aesthetics that are characteristic of Japan and its people.

"The beginning of this project was like a breath of fresh air," she says, "and it began to open doors in my mind and heart."
Trend Themes
1. Sensual Photography - The trend of capturing stunningly sensual images that blur the line between art and photography provides opportunities for new forms of emotional expression, and could disrupt traditional portrait photography.
2. Personal Identity - Exploring personal identity through art and photography is a growing trend, and has the potential to provide a platform for marginalized voices to share their unique perspectives in a meaningful way.
3. Haunting Aesthetics - The trend of using surreal, dream-like visuals to capture a mood or emotion in photography is growing, and presents an opportunity to challenge conventional approaches to visual storytelling.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry could leverage these trends by experimenting with new approaches to portraiture, and incorporating unconventional visual styles to distinguish their work from traditional portrait photography.
2. Art - The art industry could incorporate these trends by supporting and showcasing artists who use unconventional styles and mediums, particularly those that explore themes of personal identity and cultural representation.
3. Fashion - The fashion industry could integrate these trends into their marketing campaigns by experimenting with unconventional visual styles, and incorporating evocative imagery that captures the mood and aesthetic of the clothing they are promoting.
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