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# Elegantly Blurred Photography
Kris De Smedt's Infinity Exclusive Highlights Sublime Imagery

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-22 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blurred-photography
References: [theones2watch](http://theones2watch.com/editorial/women/22634/)

Photographer Kris De Smedt captures 'Infinity,' a blurred photography feature that is lensed for fashion publication The Ones 2 Watch. The image series is styled by Kate Aronsson-Brown and features hair and makeup by beauty expert Sabine Peeters.

Embracing sublime and dreamlike imagery, 'Infinity' explores varying filters and blends together the [worlds of art and high fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-film). Model Manon Deraedt stars in the feature and pulls off a range of elegant and understated garments. They include simple tops and sheer raincoats that are paired with [monochromatic trousers and knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25).

This subtly blurred photography series boasts an editorial design by Rosie Daly who works with photographer Kris De Smedt, bringing his conceptual and creative vision to life through a set of eye-catching portraits.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 41% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Sublime Imagery:** Exploring blurred photography techniques to create dreamlike and captivating visuals.
- **Art and Fashion Fusion:** Blending the worlds of art and high fashion to create unique and innovative photo shoots.
- **Conceptual Editorial Design:** Utilizing editorial design to enhance and bring to life the photographer's creative vision.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity to experiment with blurred photography techniques to create visually stunning and artistic fashion campaigns.
- **Art and Fashion Collaboration:** Collaborating with artists to merge fashion and art in photography projects, creating innovative and thought-provoking visuals.
- **Creative Publishing:** Expanding the use of editorial design in photography publications to enhance storytelling and create visually captivating experiences.

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