# Gorgeous Glassware Photography Ilona Habben Captures a Colorful and Translucent Material By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilona-habben References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/glassware-photographed-by-ilona-habben/) & [ilonahabben.de](http://www.ilonahabben.de/) The material of glass has never seemed so stunning as it does in the portfolio of Ilona Habben, a photographer based in Hamburg, Germany. In fact, a person may never have expected such common housewares to look so visually striking in general. Full of [different shapes and colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass), Ilona Habben's [glass series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey) may inspire people to get out there and buy some [delicate baubles for the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juno-collection) immediately. Although Ilona Habben shots portrait, lifestyle and animal subject matters, her interior work is where its at. Trendir notes, "The series is a marriage of contradictions – delicate yet bold, intricate yet humble, precise yet intuitive." It is through this art of balance that people will find themselves mesmerized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Glassware:** Expanding on the traditional clear glass, there is an opportunity to create and market vibrant and visually striking glassware designs. - **Photography Studios:** As more people appreciate the beauty and artistry of glassware photography, there is a growing market for specialized photography studios that focus on capturing the unique qualities of glass. - **Home Decor:** With the visual appeal of Ilona Habben's glass series, there is a disruptive opportunity to create and sell delicate and visually striking glass baubles for the home. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Glassware:** The glassware industry can explore new designs and colors to meet the demand for visually striking glassware products. - **Photography:** Photography industry professionals can specialize in glassware photography, providing a niche service for those seeking to capture the beauty and unique qualities of glass. - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry can tap into the demand for visually stunning glass decor and accessories, offering consumers a range of delicate and bold options for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Inspired Glassware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-verre-bonbon.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassina-2.md) - [Elegant Colored Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-glassware-collection.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Artisanal Artful Glass Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series.md) - [Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sevval-kalaycikli.md) - [Delicate Monochromatic Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-glassware.md) - [Elegant Crystalline Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensemble.md)