# Drunken Debauchery Photography The Cardiff After Dark Series is Intoxicatingly Entertaining By Meghan Young | Published 2012-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiff-after-dark References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/maciej-dakowicz) & [maciejdakowicz](http://www.maciejdakowicz.com/filter/CardiffAfterDark/photos) The Cardiff After Dark photo series appears to depict the best moments of college life. Interestingly enough, however, it hones in on the [drunken debauchery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debauchery-lifestyle) of an entire city: Cardiff. Considering that Britain is known for its inhabitants' love of binge-drinking, these images are most likely a point of pride for those captured rather than proof of pain or even shame. Shot by London-based Polish photographer Maciej Dakowicz, the Cardiff After Dark photo series is an accumulation of five years worth of drunken documentation. From bloody noses and shameless flirtation to the scantily-clad and fancily-dressed, Dakowicz has managed to capture a range of people, emotions and situations. The Cardiff After Dark series has since been [published as a book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio) by Thames & Hudson. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Documenting Nightlife Photography:** Opportunity for nightlife photographers and publishers to cover and showcase the city's lesser-seen and entertaining side while providing a platform for unseen talents. - **Digital Media for Binge-drinking Culture:** Opportunity for digital marketing and media agencies to develop content and campaigns reflective of the culture, tapping into target market and forging meaningful connections and engagements. - **Controversial Artistic Expression:** Opportunity to explore and push the boundaries with highly-sensitive, risque art concepts that promote conversations, and spark debates. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photo series highlights a lucrative market for photographers with exceptional storytelling and visual abilities that can capture the raw, authentic and unfiltered moments of nightlife. - **Publishing:** Publishers can take the lead in curating and showcasing more modern and unconventional tales and works of art, potentially appealing to a diverse and younger audience. - **Alcohol and Beverage:** The potentially controversial content holds the potential for collaboration with distillers and beverage companies looking to explore and support a market that not only drinks but embraces it aggressively and freely. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md) - [Wine-Developed Packaging Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/developed-through-time.md) - [Bar-Centric Lecture Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Multi-Sensory Pop-Up Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-gallery.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Indulgent Lifestyle Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debauchery-lifestyle.md)