There's a frighteningly eerie element to the photographs of Daniel de Amaral. Through lighting that is so perfect it appears staged, each subject excites a horror-film-esque curiosity in viewers about what lies beneath the surface, despite their seemingly plain exterior. Most of his shots capture solitary buildings and settings from factories to abandoned houses, highways and boathouses, and his lens acts as almost a sixth sense as he sniffs out a supernatural presence in each.
Where people are featured, they are isolated within the context of one of these ghost-like settings, and it is not the stories of their past, but their dauntingly deem futures that rope in the audience. The Vancouver-based photog leaves much to the imagination of his viewers with his bone-chilling captures that make the ordinary extraordinary.
Sinister Secluded Snapshots
Daniel de Amaral Sniffs Out a Supernatural Air Through Sparse Lighting
Trend Themes
1. Eerie Photography - Opportunity for photographers to create unsettling and mysterious images by using lighting techniques that evoke fear and curiosity.
2. Supernatural Themes - Opportunity for artists to explore the supernatural realm and create captivating visuals that engage the audience's imagination.
3. Isolation and Intrigue - Opportunity for storytellers to capture the essence of isolation and intrigue by featuring solitary subjects in eerie and abandoned settings.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can leverage the trend of eerie photography to offer specialized services for clients who want to create unsettling and captivating visuals.
2. Art - Artists can embrace supernatural themes to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and create immersive experiences that resonate with the audience.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can incorporate the concept of isolation and intrigue into films, TV shows, and games to captivate viewers with suspenseful storytelling.