# Documenting Religious Rituals Emilio Baneulos' 'Public Acts of Faith' Photography is Stunning By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-04 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-baneulos-public-acts-of-faith References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/gallery/emilio-banuelos-and-his-amazing-sights.aspx) & [embafoto](http://embafoto.com/) Emilio Baneulos' 'Public Acts of Faith' photography is visually stunning but also stirs up some emotions. The photography features monochromatic images of women, men and children publicly declaring their faith in [countries like Mexico](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racesroots-exhibition) and Panama. The photographs are beautifully done, taking [different approaches to angles and themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam). Emilio Baneulos' 'Public Acts of Faith' photography features everything from a swarm of little girls in white dresses praying to a man being baptized in a river. Very visually stunning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious Ritual Documentation:** Opportunities in the photography industry to capture and document religious rituals, showcasing the diversity of faith and culture. - **Monochromatic Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to explore the beauty and emotional impact of black and white photography in various industries. - **Cultural Preservation:** Opportunities to preserve and document various cultural and religious traditions through photography, potentially disrupting the preservation and tourism industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography Industry:** Photographers can capture and document religious rituals, creating a niche market for religious and cultural photography. - **Visual Arts:** Opportunities for artists to explore and showcase the unique beauty and emotions captured in religious rituals through different mediums. - **Tourism Industry:** Documentation of religious rituals through photography can disrupt the tourism industry by providing a new perspective on cultural and religious traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culturally Artful Textile Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devotion-exhibtion.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Stunning Cause-Supporting Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prayerbowls.md)