# Intimate Story-Telling Photography These Brad Lou Tennant Portraits Portray Dramatic Raw Emotion By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-07-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brad-lou-tennant References: [photodonuts](http://photodonuts.com/brad-lou-tennant) & [bradtennantrbonmade](http://bradtennant.carbonmade.com/) There's something extraordinary about the [portrait photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) of Brad Lou Tennant. While the settings and subjects are simplistic, the understated elegance in his photos frames an intimate connection between the viewer and the subject. The [raw emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection) housed in the eyes of his many muses is contrasted against lighting perfectly fit for the mood of the photo. There's a certain heaviness about the Australia native's portraits conveyed through the dark contrasts and and sullen expressions he captures, which makes the photos all the more dramatic and thought-provoking. **Implications** - For consumers, the portrayal of emotion lies at the core of artistic expression in any form, whether it be [painting, photography, illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) or even film and music. Art that digs deep into emotions that are familiar to the every person, but difficult to express, serve as an outlet for viewers who can make sense of the world through these various art forms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 91% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Expressive Photography:** The trend of expressive photography captures raw emotion and creates a deep connection between the viewer and the subject. - **Intimate Storytelling:** The trend of intimate storytelling in photography engages viewers by portraying dramatic and thought-provoking narratives. - **Emotional Art Forms:** The trend of emotional art forms, including photography, painting, and music, serve as outlets for viewers to connect with and make sense of complex emotions. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art Photography:** The fine art photography industry can embrace expressive photography techniques to create meaningful connections with viewers. - **Visual Arts:** The visual arts industry, including painting and illustration, can adopt intimate storytelling approaches to engage audiences and convey powerful narratives. - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry, encompassing film and music, can explore emotionally charged art forms to captivate audiences and evoke deep emotional responses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md)