# Boot Camp Photography Hedi Slimane Captures 'Liberation' at Saint-Cyr By mediterranean | Published 2009-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedi-slimane-saint-cyr References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/hedi-slimane-liberation-saint-cyr.html) & [hedislimane](http://www.hedislimane.com/fashiondiary/index.php?id=71) Hedi Slimane is hands down my favorite photographer these days. After quitting his position as the creative director and chief designer of [Dior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation) Homme, Slimane has been producing some of the most inspired photography. Slimane’s latest photography project is called ‘Liberation.’ Slimane photographed the training of the students at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (Special Military School of St Cyr) in France with his trademark [black and white realistic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shackleton-x-leica-frank-hurley-field-jacket). The images of liberation are proof of the genius of this photographer who [rebels against the obsession with Photoshop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty) and fake models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Realistic Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new editing techniques that enhance realism in photography, moving away from the use of heavy post-processing. - **Authenticity in Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fashion campaigns that showcase real people and challenge the industry's reliance on Photoshop and unrealistic beauty standards. - **Documentary-style Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize documentary-style photography in advertising and marketing campaigns to engage consumers with a more genuine and relatable approach. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and tools that allow photographers to capture and enhance realistic images without relying on heavy editing. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Foster inclusive and authentic representation in the fashion industry by promoting diversity, body positivity, and the use of real models in campaigns. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of documentary-style photography in advertising to create more genuine and relatable connections with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Luxurious Ephemeral Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sho-shibuya.md) - [Luxe Fashion Flagship Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celine-miami.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Military Jacket-Adorned Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-slim-dherms.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Furniture Design Resurrections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-revives.md)