# Butterfly Projection Portraits 'Camouflage' by Carsten Witte Showcases Metamorphosis-Like Masks By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camouflage-by-carsten-witte References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Camouflage/2955227) & [carstenwitte](http://www.carstenwitte.com) The photo series titled 'Camouflage' by Carsten Witte captures the beauty of butterflies in a unique way. It projects their colorful wings onto the faces of equally beautiful models. By juxtaposing these two images together, the Hamburg-based photographer creates [metamorphosis-like masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask) that connect human identity with the idea of change. Although Camouflage by Carsten Witte is similar to one of his previous projects titled [Psyche](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carsten-witte-psyche), which also centers around his affinity towards butterflies, this photo series focuses entirely on close-up portraits. It takes a more figurative approach when comparing humans, specifically women, to butterflies rather than turning them into fantastical hybrid creatures. Other than the [winged patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox) projected onto the models' faces, Camouflage by Carsten Witte showcases barely there makeup for [natural beauty looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camlia-futura). These looks complement the nature-inspired theme of the shoot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Butterfly Projection Portraits:** Opportunity for photographers to explore innovative ways of combining nature and human imagery. - **Metamorphosis-like Masks:** Chance for makeup artists to create transformative looks that connect with the idea of change. - **Nature-inspired Theme:** Potential for fashion and design industries to incorporate nature elements into their products and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to experiment with projecting wing patterns onto models' faces. - **Makeup:** Opportunity for makeup artists to explore the concept of metamorphosis and create unique looks that connect humans with butterflies. - **Fashion and Design:** Chance for fashion and design industries to incorporate nature-inspired elements into their products and aesthetics, drawing inspiration from the beauty of butterflies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insect-Inspired Technical Baggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md) - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Transformative Furniture Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-collection-2.md) - [Nature-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-butterfly.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)