# Angled Monochromatic Photography Anya Kamare Uses Structure to Create Contrasting Movement By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anya-kamare References: [hautemacabre](http://hautemacabre.com/2013/08/monochrome/) & [anyakamarek](http://www.anyakamarek.com/) Using [shadows and contorted bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition), Anya Kamare has been able to create a [series of photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that is both unnerving and beautiful. The focus of the shoot is one model, and she is statuesque and has platinum blonde hair that has been made to look structured. The entire shoot is done in varying degrees of gray scale. All the clothes, the backdrop and the shadows are gray through white, allowing the model's expression to shine. The most interesting facet of the series is the movement that has been used. The model is utilizing the [flowy material of the outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) by spinning them, and this is contrasted with the angular shapes that she is making with her body. There is something eerie about this photography series, however Anya Kamare has been able to create a memorable shoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Structural Photography:** Exploring the use of structure and angles in photography to create contrasting movement and visual impact. - **Monochromatic Fashion:** Utilizing varying shades of gray in fashion photography to emphasize the model's expression and highlight the clothes. - **Shadow Play:** Incorporating shadows as a creative element in photography to add depth and evoke a sense of intrigue. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry professionals to experiment with structural elements and monochromatic visuals to create unique designs and campaigns. - **Photography:** Potential for photographers to explore the use of structure, monochromatic palettes, and shadow play to create captivating and unconventional images. - **Visual Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to push boundaries with structural photography, monochromatic aesthetics, and incorporating shadows as creative elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Monochrome Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grigio-verde.md) - [Sculpted Rhythm Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinetic-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Delicate Monochromatic Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-glassware.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Movement-Distilling Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borris-collection.md)