# Theatrical Brute Photography '"Chiaroscuro" Caravaggio' is Inspired by the Famous Painter By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiaroscuro-caravaggio References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/-Chiaroscuro-Caravaggio-by-Diver-_-Aguilar_-/695176) & [diveraguilar](http://www.diveraguilar.com) The '"Chiaroscuro" Caravaggio' photo series is a one masterpiece portfolio, which could very well be due to the fact that it was modeled after the [famous paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-frammenti) of one mid-century artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. It could also be due to the use of [hardened biker models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maeving-rm1s-blackout) who have a flair for theatrics. Shot for Riders Moda by Divers and Aguilar, the '"Chiaroscuro" Caravaggio' photo series features [immaculate lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) that makes each scene look like oil paintings come to life. For even more from this series, visit Behance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Theatrical Photography:** Integrating theatrics and dramatic lighting into professional photography to create visually stimulating and captivating images. - **Chiaroscuro Style:** Using the artistic technique of Chiaroscuro to create images with contrasts of light and dark, providing depth and dimension to photographs. - **Biker Fashion:** Incorporating biker fashion and attitude into artistic projects to appeal to a non-traditional audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** The fashion photography industry can incorporate the use of theatrics, lighting, and non-conventional models to create captivating images. - **Artistic Photography:** The use of chiaroscuro technique has opened up opportunities for photographic artists to explore new techniques in creating depth and dimension in their images. - **Biker Clothing and Accessories:** The use of biker fashion in photography highlights an opportunity for clothing and accessory manufacturers to expand their market and explore different target audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Retrospective Lighting Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlo-nason.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Bicycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Tree Branch-Formed Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-attraction.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md)