Janelle Pietrzak has completed her self-portrait series titled The Secret Garden, and the results are breathtaking.
Using a long-exposure method of photography, Janelle Pietrzak infuses herself in beautiful surroundings. However, instead of standing in the photo in full form, the exposure gives her a ghost-like look that's extremely haunting. Pietrzak recently went on a trip after going through months of rehabilitation following back surgery. This journey was a path to self-discovery, which involved her making these portraits.
Janelle Pietrzak is currently living in Mexico, which is where her exhibition featuring this work will be shown in April 2014. Hopefully this trip around the world has helped her realize her full potential, and get back any mobility that might have been lost after the surgery. If the pictures are any proof, she's definitely checking off a few items from her bucket list.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Long-exposure Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and equipment for capturing ghost-like images that evoke a haunting, ethereal quality.
- Self-portrait Photography
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative ways for individuals to express their self-discovery and personal growth through their own self-portraits.
- Photography as a Journey of Discovery
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design platforms or services that foster self-exploration and self-expression through photography.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Photography Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized cameras or camera accessories optimized for long-exposure photography.
- Art Exhibitions
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new formats or interactive elements for art exhibitions to enhance the viewer's experience of self-portrait photography.
- Tourism and Travel
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design travel experiences or services that support personal growth and self-discovery through exploration of different cultures and environments.
