# Submerged Dancer Photography The Hugh Hamilton Bodies Series is Hauntingly Beautiful and Surreal By Meghan Young | Published 2011-04-09 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugh-hamilton-bodies References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2011/04/06/bodies/) & [hughhamiltonphotography](http://www.hughhamiltonphotography.com/) The Hugh Hamilton Bodies photo series is a stunning example of not only how beautiful [dancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer) are, but also how beautifully surreal they can look when photographed. Considering that most of them were captured while submerged underwater, I'm not surprised at all that there is a dreamlike feel to this entire portfolio. Yet there is also a dark element to the Hugh Hamilton Bodies photo series. In fact, I would go as far as to say that the Los Angeles-based photographer introduced a sinister edge into some of these [breathtaking images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). In addition to the Hugh Hamilton Bodies photo series, Hamilton has photographed for Graphics Photo, Communication Arts, Vogue, GQ, Sony, Unilever, The Australian Ballet and more. He is originally from Australia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Photography:** Explore the disruptive innovation opportunities in capturing surreal and dreamlike images through underwater photography. - **Dance Photography:** Discover the potential for creating hauntingly beautiful and visually striking dance photographs. - **Sinister Imagery:** Consider the disruptive innovation possibilities of incorporating darker elements into artistic photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Uncover new avenues for innovation within the photography industry by diving into underwater and dance photography. - **Fashion:** Explore the potential for showcasing fashion through haunting and surreal photography. - **Art:** Discover the disruptive innovation opportunities of incorporating dark and surreal elements into artistic photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md)