# Deserted Sin City Shoots Jean Francois Theriault Shows the Peaceful Side of Las Vegas By Matt Ho | Published 2011-03-25 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-francois-theriault References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/abandoned-las-vegas-11-photos) & [artefakstudio](http://www.artefakstudio.com/) When people think of Las Vegas, they think gambling, strippers and an epic night out. Jean Francois Theriault ditches all that and captures a very different side of Sin City. Most pictures of Las Vegas consists of [large shiny billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decaf-billboard), flashing lights, and large hotels. Jean Francois Theriault’s photographs depicts a much calmer side of the city that most don’t see in movies or ads. The images portrays Sin City as a deserted place that’s incredibly striking and beautiful. An [empty pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-azzurra), a closed liquor store, and an empty street shows that even Vegas needs its rest. These Jean Francois Theriault photographs of a deserted Las Vegas is hauntingly beautiful. For those who have wondered if the city ever sleeps, these images will prove to you that it does. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 10% | 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Deserted Las Vegas:** Capturing the peaceful and stunning side of the city through photography. - **Haunting Beauty:** Showing the breathtaking and hauntingly beautiful aspects of a deserted Las Vegas through images. - **The Quiet Side:** Highlighting the calm and restful moments of Sin City that are often overlooked. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore and capture the lesser-known and serene side of popular destinations. - **Tourism:** Potential to attract tourists who are interested in experiencing a different and more tranquil side of Las Vegas. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for marketers and advertisers to showcase a unique and contrasting image of Las Vegas that deviates from the typical glamorous and bustling portrayal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-museum-las-vegas.md) - [Desert-Inspired Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-vegas-museum-of-art.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Las Vegas-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-las-vegas.md) - [Fort-Inspired Retro Rotundas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fort-137.md) - [Immersive Sports Supplies Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegas-sports.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md)