# Mourning Bad Boy Portraits The Dimitris Alexandrou by Errikos Andreou Shots are Full of Angst By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/errikos-andreou References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2012/01/dimitris-alexandrou-by-errikos-andreou.html) & [yatzer](http://yatzer.com/the-talented-beast-within-errikos-andreou-photography) Errikos Andreou latest series features model Dimitris Alexandrou in a freely emotional collection of images. The edginess of the model's tired look and tattoos in combination with his lips and soft expression create an extra sense of depth. The detailing of the photographs allows for an added curiosity. The [portraits play heavily on character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), engaging the viewer in the development of a story. The texture of Alexandrou's dark hair and beard in combination with his pale skin make him stand out above other models. [Cool lighting and shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) also highlight Alexandrou's [badass tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters), softening an otherwise hard image. The portraits are emotionally charged and angst-ridden, and demonstrate Errikos Andreou's talent as a photographer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emotional Portraiture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to use photography to convey raw emotions and storytelling. - **Tattoo Modeling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tattooed models to break into mainstream fashion and media. - **Character-centric Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to focus on character development and storytelling in photography. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore raw emotions and storytelling in fashion photography. - **Tattoo Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to use tattooed models in mainstream advertising and media campaigns. - **Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate character-driven photography into TV and film productions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Archeology-Exploring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andreas-angelidakis1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)