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# Flashed Faces
Oats & Sparkle Self-Portraits Use Camera Flashes as ‘God's Given Light'

By TrendHead | Published 2009-03-09 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashed-out-heads-photography-oats-sparkle-self-portraits
References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/19547/) & [sparkleoats](http://sparkleoats.com/index.php?/about/)

Oats & Sparkle is a photographic partnership between two friends, Dju-Lian and Jovian, who grew up together. They approach their [photography by maximizing and playing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-fc) with the [effects of God's given light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1).

I love this series of [flashed-out head self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) the duo have done. It is startling.

The environment always influences the partnership's images, and if their photos compel any viewers to scratch their heads and look a little longer, they are happy boys who have met their objectives.

**Implications** - The body of photographs in Oats and Sparkle's portfolio indicate their inspiration stems from their everyday experiences. The creative duo are not particularly inspired by any one photographer, but are paving their own way in the art world with a unique style.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Maximizing God's Given Light:** Using natural lighting techniques and creative manipulation of light sources to create unique photographic effects.
- **Flashed-out Head Self-portraits:** Exploring the use of camera flashes to create visually striking self-portraits that capture attention.
- **Everyday Experience as Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from mundane moments and everyday life to create artistic and thought-provoking photographs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore innovative lighting techniques and push the boundaries of traditional photography.
- **Art:** Creating new forms of self-expression through the use of unconventional lighting techniques and unique perspectives in photography.
- **Fashion:** Using experimental lighting techniques to create captivating fashion photography and editorial spreads.

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