# Melancholy Emotography An Emotionally Drained Series of Photography by Eric Guillemain By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eric-guillemain1 References: [theones2watch](http://www.theones2watch.com/newwave/2840) & [ericguillemain](http://www.ericguillemain.com/) Eric Guillemain shoots a less-than-enthusiastic Nanou Vandecruys for this series entitled 'A Silence of Her Own.' The photographs are as emo as their title, with Nanou Vandecruys wearing an exhausted expression on her face as she looms around lifelessly. The shoot also boasts [mood lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection), with Eric Guillemain ensuring dark gloominess to match [monochromatic clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit) and minimal makeup. Although depressing, Eric Gillemain does a wonderful job at combining fabulousness and dreariness, making for a [hauntingly beautiful series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 5% | 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 - **Emotionally Drained Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore the intersection of melancholy and art, creating visually stunning and emotionally impactful images. - **Mood Lighting:** Potential for lighting designers to experiment with creating atmospheric and evocative spaces that enhance the emotional impact of visual art and photography. - **Combining Fabulousness and Dreariness:** Space for fashion designers and stylists to push boundaries and challenge traditional notions of beauty by merging elements of glamour and melancholy. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers and studios to specialize in emotionally charged photography, catering to clients seeking introspective and nuanced visuals. - **Lighting Design:** Demand for lighting experts who can create tailored lighting solutions to evoke specific moods and emotions in various settings, from art installations to interior design. - **Fashion:** Potential for fashion designers and stylists to explore unconventional aesthetics and create fashion-forward looks that embrace both allure and melancholy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md)