# Glowing Black Light Portraits The ‘Neon’ Series by Hid Saib Takes an Ecstatic Turn on Portraits By Eric Westcott | Published 2014-04-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-light-portraits References: [rsvlts](http://www.rsvlts.com/2014/04/01/neon-portraits/) & [site.hidsaib](http://site.hidsaib.com/home/) Photographer Hid Saib adds glow-in-the-dark paint to these [black light portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) to give them a mystical sci-fi feel. The typical portraits that photographers take capture the natural feel of the subject as they will use natural skin tones and light to create their portraits. Hid Saib takes a funky route to his portraits as specific features pop with the help of black light and glow-in-the-dark paint. Saib is able to direct your eye with the use of paint around his subject’s eyes and lips. Each portrait looks as though the person has just finished a long energetic night at a rave. Some of the paint jobs even give off the feel of a native tribal war paint feel, with lines of paint dripping down ones face and a blocked of section of paint across one person’s eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Glow-in-the-dark Photography:** The concept of using glow-in-the-dark paint for photography provides an opportunity for photographers to create mystical and sci-fi inspired portraits. - **Neon-inspired Art:** Creating neon-inspired art using unconventional techniques opens up an opportunity for artists to innovate and experiment with materials and mediums. - **Tribal War Paint Revival:** Reviving the tribal war paint concept and using it in modern-day photography presents an opportunity for artists and photographers to explore cultural symbolism and representation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The use of glow-in-the-dark paint provides photographers with an opportunity to differentiate their work and attract clients seeking unconventional methods of capturing portraits. - **Art:** The unconventional use of materials and mediums to create neon-inspired art opens up opportunities for artists to showcase their unique creativity and stand out in a competitive industry. - **Fashion:** Incorporating neon-inspired makeup and body paint into fashion photography and runway shows presents an opportunity for fashion designers and makeup artists to experiment with avant-garde and futuristic looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Sushi Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-sushi-bar.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-glowing-garden-tattoo-sheet.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Glow‑In‑Dark Tech Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuit-board-device.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Plant-Powered Neon Mascaras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-mascara.md)