# Childhood Fear Photography These Photographs Represent a Child's Wild Imagination at Night By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childhood-fears References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/08/25/children-scared-by-ghosts-series/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [vincentbousserez](http://www.vincentbousserez.com/) This photo series by French photographer Vincent Bousserez perfectly captures the childhood fears that once plagued many of us growing up -- and sometimes still do. The photographer was inspired to create the photography series when staying in a picturesque but old home in the countryside with his friends and family. He captured the photos using children surrounded by shadows that were created by their parents -- and the artist expertly used lighting and photography techniques to blur the [shadows and silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) and make them appear as ghosts. In the middle of the eerie scenes are [children experiencing their worst nightmares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare) come to life. This photography series poignantly captures the childhood fears that were once experienced by most people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nightmare Photography:** There is potential for this trend to expand even further by exploring other childhood fears such as phobias. - **Shadowed Stories:** The use of shadows as a storytelling device could be applied to other mediums such as movies and TV shows. - **Theatrical Photography:** There is an opportunity to create immersive experiences by using photography and lighting to stage a scene. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** This trend can provide inspiration for photographers looking to create storytelling imagery through theatrical lighting and setting. - **Art:** The use of childhood fears as an inspiration for art could be explored in various artistic mediums such as paintings, sculptures and installations. - **Entertainment:** The use of shadows and lighting techniques to create an eerie and immersive atmosphere could be applied to horror-themed movies, TV shows, and even theme park attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-for-kids.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Horror Film Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md)