# Hauntingly Grim Photoseries Photographer Daniel Vazquez Captures the Occult and Supernatural By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-vazquez References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/86960/american-ghoul-photography/) & [americanghoul.bigcartel](http://americanghoul.bigcartel.com/) Photographer 'American Ghoul', also known as Daniel Vazquez, has a knack for capturing the strange and surreal in his photography work and often focuses on [occult imagery and grim themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird). In his '[Sirens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren)' photo series, the photographer treats his audience to an unsettlingly image of two shrouded figures set against an overcast ocean backdrop. Each female is heavily hidden -- with faces almost totally obscured from view -- and is wearing a strange black or white outfit with an unusual crown placed on top of their head. The two figures seem to embrace one another in a ritual that is never revealed to the viewer. Whether you choose to call him 'American Ghoul' or Daniel Vazquez, this artist's unusual collection of photos will leave a lasting impression long after you've finished gazing over them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Occult Imagery:** There is an opportunity for creating disruptive innovation in the art and design industry by incorporating occult imagery into various mediums. - **Grim Themes:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry by exploring and incorporating grim themes into movies, TV shows, and literature. - **Unsettling Photography:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the photography industry by experimenting with techniques and concepts that evoke feelings of unease and discomfort. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by embracing occult imagery in various forms of artistic expression. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating grim themes into movies, TV shows, and literature, thereby offering unique and engaging experiences for audiences. - **Photography:** The photography industry has an opportunity for disruptive innovation by pushing the boundaries of traditional photography techniques and exploring unsettling concepts to create thought-provoking and memorable images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)