# Hidden Face Flash Photography Anonymity by Poklong Anading Disguises Identity By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymity-by-poklong-anading References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/poklong-anading-anonymity) & [zimmermann-kratochwill](http://www.zimmermann-kratochwill.com/) Anonymity by Poklong Anading are a series of photos that capture life while concealing identity. While social media platforms like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rival-peak) and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluesky-flashes) are great tools to connect individuals worldwide, they have created a privacy breach where at the press of a button that privacy is sacrificed. These photos create a sense of protection where the individuals' bodies are visible, but a white glowing flash replaces the peoples' faces. To create this effect, Anading had the models hold up a mirror to their faces, which reflected back into the eye of the camera. After receiving his bachelor of fine arts in 1999 at the [University of the Phillippines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightshade), Poklong Anading began exhibiting his work worldwide. He has completed projects in experimental video, installation, painting and concept-based artwork. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anonymity Photography:** Exploring the potential of anonymity through photography as a tool for online privacy protection. - **Face-hiding Techniques in Art:** Innovative exploration of face-hiding techniques as an art form with the potential to inspire new approaches to creative expression. - **Privacy Protection Technology:** Advancing technology with a focus on privacy protection to meet evolving consumer demand for enhanced online anonymity and security. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Industry:** Integrating anonymity-focused photography into creative project offerings to meet changing consumer demands for privacy protection. - **Art Industry:** Expanding the use of face-hiding techniques in art installations and other types of creative work as a way to explore the intersection of privacy, anonymity, and self-expression. - **Tech Industry:** Developing new privacy protection technologies that leverage face-hiding techniques to provide enhanced security and privacy features for online users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Machine Learning Face Blurring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blur-faces1.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [AI Avatar Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceless-avatar.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Faceless 3D Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymouz.md)