# Butterfly Masks & Tattoos Jean-Francois Carly Shoots Ink-Covered Subjects With an Avant-Garde Edge By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-07-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-francois-carly References: [inkbutter](http://inkbutter.com/photography-by-jean-francois-carly) & [jfcarly](http://www.jfcarly.com/) Trend Hunter is no stranger to the amazing photography of Jean-Francois Carly. The most recent installment of Jean-Francois Carly's work features images of [ink-covered subjects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition), shot in both color and black-and-white. I have always admired photographers who can make tattoos look just as interesting when shot in black-and-white as they are when they photographed in color. Jean-Francois Carly is definitely one of those photographers. My fave is the picture of the woman in the [butterfly mask](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-001-artistry-mask). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tattoo Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to showcase tattoos in unique and creative ways for editorial or commercial purposes. - **Ink as Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for tattoo artists to market their work beyond just skin and on a visual platform for non-tattoo enthusiasts. - **Alternative Masks:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create masks that feature unique and unconventional designs to make a statement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Professional photographers and amateur artists can incorporate tattoo photography concepts into their portfolios. - **Tattoo Artistry:** Opportunity for tattoo artists to expand their art outside of traditional mediums. - **Fashion Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create and market unique and unconventional mask designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-collection.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Vibrant Butterfly Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyler-mcgillivary-2.md)