# Sinister Secluded Snapshots Daniel de Amaral Sniffs Out a Supernatural Air Through Sparse Lighting By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-de-amaral References: [photodonuts](http://photodonuts.com/daniel-de-amaral) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/danieldeamaral/) There's a frighteningly eerie element to the photographs of Daniel de Amaral. Through lighting that is so perfect it appears staged, each subject excites a [horror-film-esque curiosity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird) in viewers about what lies beneath the surface, despite their seemingly plain exterior. Most of his shots capture [solitary buildings and settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) from factories to abandoned houses, highways and boathouses, and his lens acts as almost a sixth sense as he sniffs out a supernatural presence in each. Where people are featured, they are isolated within the context of one of these ghost-like settings, and it is not the stories of their past, but their dauntingly deem futures that rope in the audience. The Vancouver-based photog leaves much to the imagination of his viewers with his [bone-chilling captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures) that make the ordinary extraordinary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eerie Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create unsettling and mysterious images by using lighting techniques that evoke fear and curiosity. - **Supernatural Themes:** Opportunity for artists to explore the supernatural realm and create captivating visuals that engage the audience's imagination. - **Isolation and Intrigue:** Opportunity for storytellers to capture the essence of isolation and intrigue by featuring solitary subjects in eerie and abandoned settings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of eerie photography to offer specialized services for clients who want to create unsettling and captivating visuals. - **Art:** Artists can embrace supernatural themes to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and create immersive experiences that resonate with the audience. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate the concept of isolation and intrigue into films, TV shows, and games to captivate viewers with suspenseful storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Horror Film Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Chilling Filmic Scents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heretic-parfum-nosferatu.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md)