# Face-Hiding Photography Aela Labbe Shoots Beautiful Hidden Models in Dark Settings By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aela-labbe References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2011/01/28/aela-labbe/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/aela/) French freelance photographer Aela Labbe has recently started making a name for herself. The self-taught photographer, who started off as a dancer, blends her creativity in dance and photography. Aela Labbe claims her photos are full of [romanticism, emotions, darkness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection), comfort and absurdity. She uses old objects and [vintage clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown) on her subjects to give that timeless feel. In this photo series, Aela Labbe uses mysterious models who try to hide their faces in this mysterious spread. The [lighting in the pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meld-collection) is extraordinary and makes them feel like beautiful relics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Romantic Dark Photography:** Expanding on Aela Labbe's face-hiding photography, a trend for romantic dark photography emerges, allowing for exploration of emotions and a timeless feel. - **Use of Vintage Clothing in Photography:** The use of vintage clothing in photography presents an opportunity for photographers to create a nostalgic and timeless atmosphere in their work. - **Exploration of Mysterious Models:** An emerging trend of photographing mysterious models who hide their faces provides an opportunity for photographers to evoke a sense of intrigue and mystery in their work. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend for face-hiding and dark photography to offer unique and captivating services to clients. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can collaborate with photographers and leverage the use of vintage clothing in photography to create visually stunning and nostalgic campaigns. - **Art:** The art industry can explore the emerging trend of mysterious models and incorporate it into various forms of visual art, creating intriguing and thought-provoking pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Sleek Structural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-lab-light.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Organic Illuminated Artful Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cages-mobiles-and-rock.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Group Face Blurring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-faces.md)