# Fallen Down Photography Simona Smrckova's 'Hotel Lights' Has a Modern Film Noir Quality By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-lights References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/HOTEL-LIGHTS/810386) & [simsfoto.cz](http://www.simsfoto.cz) Looking through the Simona Smrckova 'Hotel Lights' photo series, it's easy to detect a [film noir influence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25). Of course, it is definitely a contemporary take on the classic style. Yet you can't help but appreciate the [glamorously dark and dramatic undertones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-sun) in Simona Smrckova's portfolio. Photographed by Simona Smrckova, there is a sense of vulnerability and emptiness in the 'Hotel Lights' photo series. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary Film Noir:** Exploring modern takes on the classic film noir style through photography and filmmaking. - **Glamorous Darkness:** Finding beauty in the dark and dramatic through artistic expression. - **Emptiness and Vulnerability:** Highlighting the raw and exposed emotions of individuals through visual media. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art Photography:** New opportunities for creative expression and experimentation in capturing edgier styles. - **Fashion Photography:** Incorporating darker and moodier tones into fashion campaigns and editorials to stand out from traditional branding. - **Film and Television Production:** Using contemporary film noir as a unique and captivating storytelling device for a wide range of genres. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-collection-1.md) - [Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htel-chteau-deau.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Authentic Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlins-chteau-royal-hotel.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Fastasia Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi.md) - [Cinematic-Inspired Terrazo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-palm-x-stealing-beauty.md)