# Facial Disguising Portraits The Delaney Allen Photo Series Omits Focus on the Subject's Face By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delaney-allen References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/delaney-allens-self-protraits-series) & [delaneyallen.tumblr](http://delaneyallen.tumblr.com/) When it comes to photography one must typically showcases their face as the focal point of the photograph, but Delaney Allen focuses on the attraction of his surroundings by omitting his face in his [self-portrait photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai). His photos resemble the life journey he has taken over the years, concentrating on [travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour), interests and mindsets. He romantically captures the discerning appeal of one's face and projects it onto a stunning background. This jump from the forefront of a picture to the background makes for an interesting portrayal of imagination. The [dark shade of colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) focus on the destruction of Delaney Allen's life journeys. The heartache behind each shot signifies the break down of emotions as model and photographer he had to take. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Disguised Portraits:** Opportunity for artists to explore new ways of capturing the essence of a person without showing their face. - **Emotion-driven Photography:** Chance for photographers to express deep emotions and convey powerful narratives through evocative imagery. - **Background as Subject:** Innovative approach to photography that shifts the focus onto the surroundings, creating captivating visual stories. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Artists can experiment with alternative techniques and push the boundaries of traditional portraiture. - **Fashion and Advertising:** Brands can leverage emotion-driven photography to create impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers on a deeper level. - **Interior Design and Home Decor:** Background-focused photography can inspire new design concepts and ways to incorporate meaningful visuals into living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md)