# Expressive Self Portraits Photographer Jared Tyler's Images of Himself Are Moving By Jordy E | Published 2013-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jared-tyler References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jared-tyler-photography) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaredinthebox/) Photographer Jared Tyler is a young teenager who has managed to capture a range of raw emotions via his self-portraits. The [Western Michigan University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-inspired-textiles) student aims to express his personal sentiments through his images, and he has done so while often standing alone in the outdoors. Tyler wishes to communicate without having to speak. As photography does just this, he has placed himself within the correct art niche. Both the subject and the expert, he merges the roles of model and photographer, a theme that has become a rarity for most. Surrealism is similarly central, seen in the flowing peacock feathers, flying flocks of birds and paper made butterflies. This notion of the ethereal will draw distinct crowds to his portfolio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Expressive Self Portraits:** Capturing raw emotions through self-portraits offers innovative ways for individuals to convey personal sentiments. - **Artistic Self-expression:** Merging the roles of model and photographer in self-portraits creates new opportunities for creative expression. - **Surreal Photography:** Incorporating surreal elements in self-portraits attracts a distinct audience and showcases innovative imagery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Exploring self-portraits as a means of artistic expression can revolutionize the photography industry. - **Fine Arts:** The fusion of modeling and photography in self-portraits opens up new possibilities for artistic expression in the fine arts industry. - **Digital Media:** The use of surreal elements in self-portraits provides unique content for digital media platforms and creates disruptive innovation opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md)