# Emotive Solo Snapshots Alexandra Benetel Invokes Emotion in Her Photography Portfolio By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexandra-benetel References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/alexandra-benetel-beautiful-portraits) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexandra-roseliza/) Photographer Alexandra Benetel has revealed a great deal of emotion in her [expansive portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio). Benetel initially honed in on [her artistic skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten) as a high school student while in a visual design class. She has since expanded upon her skill set. What distinguishes Benetel's work from the rest is its [raw emotional appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection). Many of her subjects appear to be markedly solemn, contemplative, exceedingly joyful and even deeply in love, enabling her to relay an assortment of sentiments in each snapshot. It is no wonder then that she works intently with the theme of conveyance, "I want people to be transported to a different world, escape their life for just a little while and experience something fantastical." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Raw Emotional Appeal:** Companies can explore incorporating raw emotional appeal in their marketing campaigns to create deeper connections with their audience. - **Assortment of Sentiments:** Platforms can be developed that provide users with a diverse range of emotions to express themselves more authentically in digital communication. - **Transportation to a Different World:** Virtual reality technologies can be used to create immersive experiences that allow people to escape their reality and venture into fantasy realms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage raw emotional appeal to enhance brand storytelling and customer engagement. - **Digital Communication:** Companies in the digital communication industry can develop platforms that cater to a wide spectrum of emotions, enabling users to express themselves authentically. - **Virtual Reality:** Virtual reality companies have the opportunity to create captivating and immersive experiences that allow users to escape their reality and explore fantastical worlds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Modern Museum Solo Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangirl.md)