# Somber Celeb Portraits Lance Dawes' 'Casting By' Photo Series is Serious and Sophisticated By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casting-by References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Casting-By/927095) & [lancedawes](http://lancedawes.com) There is something somberly sophisticated about this 'Casting By' photo series. Not only is it filled with some of the [film industry's greatest minds and faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-swapper), but it is also shot in such a revered way that makes it super serious. Photographed by Burbank-based Lance Dawes, the 'Casting By' photo series actually accompanies a [documentary film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson) about the art, craft and history of the casting director in TV and film. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Somber Celeb Portraits:** Serious and sophisticated celebrity portraits are increasing in popularity, offering opportunities to innovate in photography and marketing. - **Casting Director Appreciation:** Increased awareness and appreciation for the role of casting directors presents opportunities for innovation in casting software and recruitment strategies. - **Film Industry Artistry:** The intersection of art and business in the film industry presents opportunities to innovate in film education and mentorship programs. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The popularity of somber celebrity portraits offers opportunities for innovation in photography equipment and techniques. - **Film:** Increased appreciation for casting directors in the film industry presents opportunities for innovation in film casting technology and processes. - **Education:** The intersection of art and business in the film industry presents opportunities for innovation in film education and mentorship programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Celebratory Analog Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomography-classics.md) - [Cinematic Denim Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaboozey-and-matty-matheson.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Celebrity Face Matches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-swapper.md)