# Mirror-Trapped Photography The Bill Wadman 'Drabbles' Portfolio Features Stylized Characters By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bill-wadman-drabbles References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Drabbles/426070) & [billwadman](http://www.billwadman.com/) It feels like it's been awhile since I wrote about dramatically stylized [character photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius), so when I stumbled upon the Bill Wadman 'Drabbles' portfolio, I was more than happy to feature it. With subtle narratives and [great lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) (as well as photoshop skills), the Bill Wadman 'Drabbles' portfolio is filled with entertaining shots. I suggest you take a look at the gallery above to see some of them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dramatically Stylized Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new editing techniques to create even more visually striking and unique photographs. - **Subtle Narrative Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use storytelling techniques to evoke emotions and create a deeper connection with viewers through photographs. - **Great Lighting and Photoshop Skills:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new software or tools that simplify and enhance lighting and editing processes for photographers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced imaging sensors or AI-powered cameras that automatically enhance and optimize lighting in real-time. - **Creative Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine photography with other artistic mediums, such as augmented reality or virtual reality, to create interactive and immersive experiences for viewers. - **Digital Imaging Software:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop intuitive and AI-powered software that automates complex editing tasks, allowing photographers to focus more on their artistic vision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Travel-Themed Fractured Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggage-claim-mirrors.md) - [Dynamic Structural Mirror Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection.md)