# Surreal Transcendant Photography Photographer Alicia Savage is Inspired by Her Life and Travels By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alicia-savage References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2013/07/09/surreal-self-portraits-of-travel-and-transcendence/) & [aliciasavage](http://aliciasavage.com/) Embracing the fantastical, Alicia Savage photographs [surreal scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) that revolve around the themes of [travel and transcendence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors). Whether that is reflected through the illusion of flying, the odd presence of clouds or other magical moments, these ideas are explored in a romantically feminine way. Since Alicia Savage concentrates on obscuring her models' identities, her work encourages viewers to imagine themselves in their place. In a way, its very cathartic. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Alicia Savage is constantly inspired by her surroundings and recent travels. As is written on her website, "Her [fine art photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) is very much a documentation of her life and mind." She states, "Photography has opened my mind and heart to understand myself and the world beyond what is assumed; to always be inspired by my curiosity and imagination of what is and could be." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surreal Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative techniques and technologies to create mind-bending and visually stunning surreal photographs. - **Travel-themed Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to capture travel experiences and transport viewers to new destinations through photography. - **Identity Obfuscation in Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new approaches and tools to obscure identities in photography, fueling viewers' imagination and emotional connection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate new technologies and unconventional materials to push the boundaries of fine art photography. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage immersive photography experiences to promote and enhance travel and tourism offerings. - **Creative Arts Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative photography curricula and tools to inspire and educate aspiring artists in transcendental and surreal photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-changed-me.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md)