# Post-Apocalyptic Photography Chris Luckhardt Captures Eerie Photos of Urban Exploration By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-04-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-luckhardt References: [twistedsifter](http://twistedsifter.com/2013/02/urban-exploration-with-chris-luckhardt/) & [chrisluckhardt](http://www.chrisluckhardt.com/) Urban exploration is a risky pastime that has thrill seekers, machine lovers and photographers finding their ways into dilapidated buildings, and photographer Chris Luckhardt's [eerie photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-walk-tours) goes to show that no matter what your motive is, you would be wise to bring a camera. Creeping into abandoned movie theaters, amusement parks and high schools, Chris Luckhardt's urban exploration adventures are striking reminders of what happens after we are done using gigantic, multi-million dollar facilities and machines. Often looking like images of a [post-apocalyptic wasteland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-utopia), Luckhardt's photos showcase that there is a surprising amount beauty even where there has been much destruction and that some of the most breathtaking sights may be ones that have been long forgotten by the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Exploration:** Opportunity for immersive experiences in abandoned spaces and capturing unique visuals. - **Post-apocalyptic Aesthetic:** Demand for photography and art that highlights the beauty in destruction. - **Abandoned Spaces:** Growing interest in exploring and documenting forgotten locations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to specialize in urban exploration and post-apocalyptic themes. - **Tourism:** Developing tours and experiences centered around urban exploration and abandoned spaces. - **Art and Design:** Market for post-apocalyptic art, installations, and design inspired by abandoned spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)