# Bare Bedroom Photography The Erion Hegel Kross Blu Equis Image Series is Raw and Candid By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-15 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erion-hegel-kross References: [malemodelscene.net](http://www.malemodelscene.net/fresh-faces/erion-hegel-kross-blu-equis/) & [erionhkphotography](http://www.erionhkphotography.com) Photographer Erion Hegel Kross captures model Blu Equis in a [raw portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) that is lensed amidst a comfortable bedroom setting. Blu poses shirtless at sunrise and lounges bedside in this set of candid and bare photographs. The Trend Models MGMT up-and-comer showcases a wide range of emotions and exudes an [androgynous air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) thanks to his unique and gender-ambiguous face. The Blu Equis portfolio update by Erion Hegel Kross features a range of soft and candid photographs that are shot using natural lighting techniques. The photographer's colored and [monochromatic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) highlight a raw vision of beauty and embody a feeling of innocence and youth. Sporting a sculptural blonde coif, the model is epitomizes young rebellion and proves he is a future face to watch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Candid Portrait Photography:** Explore the trend of capturing raw and natural emotions through candid portrait photography, creating a sense of authenticity and vulnerability. - **Androgynous Modeling:** Discover the trend of models with unique and gender-ambiguous faces that challenge traditional beauty standards, offering brands opportunities for more inclusive and diverse campaigns. - **Natural Lighting Techniques:** Embrace the trend of using natural lighting techniques in photography to enhance the mood and create a sense of realism and intimacy in images. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Modeling:** Fashion and modeling industries can incorporate candid portrait photography and androgynous models to create more authentic and inclusive campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. - **Photography and Visual Arts:** Photography and visual arts industries can explore the use of natural lighting techniques to enhance the emotional impact of their work and create visually stunning compositions. - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Beauty and cosmetics industries can embrace the trend of androgynous models to challenge traditional beauty standards and promote inclusive beauty products and campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-on-east-79th-street.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blue Tonal Curated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-and-through.md)