# Ghostly Doll Face Photography The Carsten Witte 'More Beauty' Series Lives Up to its Name By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carsten-witte-more-beauty References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/More-Beauty/399333) & [carstenwitte](http://www.carstenwitte.com/) Fashion photography rarely achieves the sort of quality found in this Carsten Witte 'More Beauty' series. The talented Hamburg, Germany-based photographer trained his lens on a number of models painted with unorthodox [make up styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-express) that leave the series tittering between conceptual [art photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) and high-end fashion shoot. Though if one were pressed for definitions, the safer bet would be on the art side. Like much Carsten Witte work, the photography is focused on a slew of beautiful women who have been styled eccentrically. Owing especially to the make up, each model is reminiscent of a [porcelain doll](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll). Their serene, ghostly expressions evoke a gracefulness, which is uneasily betrayed by the fragility of their doll-like aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Conceptual Art Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to blend conceptual art with photography for unique and thought-provoking visuals. - **Unorthodox Makeup Styling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unconventional makeup techniques that challenge traditional beauty standards and create captivating looks. - **Porcelain Doll Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products or designs inspired by the delicate and graceful aesthetic of porcelain dolls, offering a unique and enchanting consumer experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace new technologies and techniques in fashion photography to push boundaries and create visually stunning and impactful images. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional art forms with modern mediums to create art that challenges conventions and engages with diverse audiences. - **Makeup and Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative makeup products and techniques that focus on unconventional beauty aesthetics and cater to a broader range of consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inedible-doll.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask.md) - [Ghostly Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-x-leica-q2-ghost.md)