# Hauntingly Abandoned Portraits Ghost Town by Kyle Thompson is Inspired by Childhood Depression By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/behind-the-lens-kyle-thompson) & [kylethompsonphotography](http://kylethompsonphotography.com) The Ghost Town photo series is a haunting one. It is a visual representation of the photographer's childhood fight with depression. Full of [dark imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) that captures the sense of sadness and drowning that comes with such thoughts and emotions, the Ghost Town series juxtaposes his younger struggle with [abandoned homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper) in the Chicago, Illinois, area. Shot by photographer Kyle Thompson, the Ghost Town photo series is a powerful journey into his mind. He shares, "I was deeply depressed for nearly my entire childhood, and the images are meant to feel vacant and suffocating in that way. I wanted to capture these lonely and claustrophobic scenes. The sets are based on my childhood home, and items that felt relative or significant to me while growing up." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Depression Photography:** Exploring the use of haunting imagery to depict the emotions and struggles of depression. - **Childhood Trauma Art:** Using art as a medium to visualize and process childhood struggles and experiences. - **Emotional Abandonment Visuals:** Creating visual representations of the feeling of emptiness and isolation. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Exploring new ways to capture and express complex emotions through visual storytelling. - **Art Therapy:** Harnessing the power of art to heal and provide a creative outlet for individuals struggling with mental health issues. - **Fine Art:** Incorporating personal narratives and emotional depth into artistic expressions to create thought-provoking and impactful works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md)