# Glass-Printed Photos Artist Emma Howell Allows People to Enjoy Photography in a Different Way By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-howell References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/01/30/emma-howells-hand-made-camera-prints-photographs-onto-glass/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emmahowell/wet-plate-collodion-photography-within-hand-blown) There is a reason why people once held the superstitious belief that a camera captured the soul of the person being photographed and in a way the work of Emma Howell addresses it. Emma Howell has decided to print her images on [malleable glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) to better immortalize the beauty of a person or place. In a time when photography is so 'easy' that any smuck with a [digital camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-holo) can call themselves a photographer, Emma Howell goes to painstaking lengths to create works of art that speak to them on a deeper level. She writes, "Most people are not able to experience a place that is unaffected by the human presence. So I’m creating a way for others to experience this in a way that’s more than looking at a [flat print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera) of the cliché beach we all see and know." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glass-printed Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore new ways of displaying and experiencing photography by printing images on malleable glass. - **Emotional Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to create works of art that evoke deeper emotions and connections through their images. - **Immortalizing Beauty:** Opportunity to use glass printing techniques to preserve and showcase the beauty of people and places in a unique and lasting way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for art galleries to showcase glass-printed photography as a unique and captivating form of art. - **Photography Equipment:** Opportunity for photography equipment manufacturers to develop and promote glass printing technology for photographers seeking to create emotional and immersive experiences. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer glass-printed photography as a unique and personalized way to decorate living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Translucent Pocket Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ditto-camera-concept.md) - [Artful Bright Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey.md) - [Timeless Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photos-by-artkive.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md)