# Edgy High-Fashion Portraits Benjamin Kwan Captures Shots that Are Unusual and Exciting By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benjamin-kwan References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/photography/benjamin-kwan.html) & [benjaminkwanphoto](http://www.benjaminkwanphoto.com/) Canadian photographer Benjamin Kwan is a multi-talented artist with a penchant for [high fashion portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles) that eschew its typical conventions for something more ephemeral and edgy. Based in Vancouver and specializing in fashion, beauty, and commercial photography, Benjamin Kwan's work has a sheen of class because the styling in his shoots is upscale, his models exude a devil-may-care attitude that many find furtively endearing, and he manages to utilize his classy looking settings to capture models looking at their most organic. While many photographers spend years trying to find an aesthetic they are comfortable with, Benjamin Kwan appears to have found his. Through ample use of [monochrome settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) and elegant outfits on [avant-garde models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens), Benjamin Kwan has established himself as a shutterbug to watch on the West Coast. It shouldn't be long before the rest of the world takes notice. Click through our gallery to see some of Benjamin Kwan's best work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ephemeral High-fashion:** The trend of high fashion photography embracing unconventional and fleeting aesthetics, creating edgy and captivating portraits. - **Organic Model Photography:** The trend of capturing models at their most authentic and natural state, with a devil-may-care attitude that appeals to a broad audience. - **Monochrome Settings:** The trend of utilizing black and white settings in fashion photography for a timeless and elegant look. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can explore new creative approaches in high-fashion portraits by embracing unconventional aesthetics and capturing natural and organic moments. - **Beauty Industry:** The beauty industry can incorporate the devil-may-care attitude and edgy aesthetics captured in high-fashion portraits, attracting a broader and more diverse customer base. - **Commercial Photography:** In commercial photography, the use of monochrome settings can create a timeless and sophisticated appeal in advertising campaigns, attracting attention and conveying a sense of elegance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Cinematic Thriller-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jw-anderson-fw-2024.md) - [Elevated Basics Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaron-levine.md) - [Art-Focused Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates.md) - [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md)