# Gratuitous Grittography Dido Fontana is Italy's Terry Richardson By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dido-fontana References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/Dido-Fontana,-Winona-Ryder-and-love-muscles.aspx) & [didofontana](http://didofontana.com/) I must admit that the comparison between Dido Fontana and Terry Richardson is based entirely on Gabe Knowles’ insightful observation. I just had to use it because it’s completely true. When I first glanced at her work, I quickly mistook it for the infamous [celebrity photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artiste-series)’s own. Granted, there are some major differences, but the core it there: [gritty, candid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify), with a fun desire to constantly push the limits without being [outright pornographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories) or simply tasteless. Take a look at a selection of Dido Fontana’s work to see what I mean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 8% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Grittography as Art:** The trend of using gritty, candid photography techniques to create artistic and boundary-pushing images. - **Blurred Lines in Photography:** The trend of blurring the distinction between commercial and fine art photography, creating provocative and captivating imagery. - **Pushing the Boundaries of Taste:** The trend of pushing creative limits in photography without crossing into pornography or tasteless content. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to experiment with gritty, candid techniques and create unique and impactful visual narratives. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for advertisers and marketers to incorporate edgier and more provocative photography into their campaigns, capturing attention and standing out from the competition. - **Fine Art Photography:** Opportunity for fine art photographers to challenge traditional aesthetics and utilize unconventional techniques to create thought-provoking and boundary-pushing artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Naughty Holiday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesels-xxxmas.md)