# Fantastical Shadow Photography Kelly Tan Projects Imagined Worlds with Her Daughter at the Center By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imagined-worlds References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/388025/Photographer-Creates-Imaginative-Images-Of-Her-Daughter-And-Her-Shadow/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/lovepaperplane/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) Kelly Tan, a self-taught photographer and digital artist, has a talent for implementing her daughter into [fantastical imagined worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary) by creating [exaggerated shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp) that surround her. Her series, titled 'I Have a Dream,' has been ongoing for some time now, however Kelly Tan frequently updates it, with each image seeming to get more creative than the last. In many, Kelly Tan uses her [daughter's toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-crafting) for the inspiration of the imagined worlds that she creates -- showing what each might look like from her daughter's perspective. With this, she considers the boundless creativity that children are granted, showing how reality can be twisted depending on the limits of one's imagination. In addition to using shadows to reflect imagined worlds, Kelly Tan does so by placing her daughter on clouds and in stunning landscapes that work to much of the same effect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shadow Photography:** Exploring the creative use of shadows to create fantastical imagined worlds in photography. - **Childhood Perspective:** Highlighting the boundless creativity and imaginative perspectives of children in artwork. - **Digital Artistry:** Utilizing digital tools and techniques to create visually striking and surreal imagery. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Incorporating innovative techniques like shadow manipulation to create unique and captivating photographs. - **Art and Design:** Exploring new ways to represent childhood imagination and perspective through digital art and photography. - **Digital Technology:** Leveraging digital tools and software to push the boundaries of artistic expression and create visually stunning digital artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shadow-Inspired Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Organic Illuminated Artful Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cages-mobiles-and-rock.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md)