# Antiquated Illumination Photography These portraits by Amy Friend Enhance Vintage Imagery By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy-friend References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/dare-alla-luce-amy-friend-s-object-photographs) & [amyfriend](http://amyfriend.ca/home.html) These antiquated illumination portraits by Amy Friend enhance vintage imagery with the help of [delicately lit elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-lighting). The Canadian photographer alters old and found photographs by piercing them with holes that allow for light to flow through when illuminated. These [striking art works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) defy tradition and resemble digitally enhanced compositions that evoke a [vintage aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones) with a modern twist. Inspired by the soul of an old photograph, Amy Friend creates memorable portraiture that exudes a nostalgic air. The photographer enhances antiquated photographs of objects as well as human subjects and seeks to find what is metaphorically hidden behing each of the sepia-toned captures. Entitled 'Dare alla luce', the artist's image series borrows from the Italian phrase meaning to 'giving birth, but literally giving to light'. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Enhanced Vintage Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for creative visual artists to blend old and new styles to create striking artwork. - **Antiquated Illumination:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to explore new ways to enhance old photographs. - **Metaphorical Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to use metaphorical themes to create unique and memorable artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photography industry could explore new techniques to enhance old or found photographs. - **Visual Arts:** Visual arts industry can explore the blending of old and new styles to create new and exciting artwork. - **Art Sales and Galleries:** Opportunity for art sales and galleries to showcase unique and memorable art created through metaphorical exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Heirloom Floor Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinship-series.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md)