# Adorably Uplifting Photography Josh Separzadeh Contrasts Dreary & Delightful in The Hopefull Side By Emily Evans | Published 2011-09-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-separzadeh References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Hopeful-Side/2049459) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/JoshSep) When artists choose to juxtapose two different things -- like dark and light or heaven and hell -- it can produce highly captivating results, just like Josh Separzadeh's 'The Hopefull SIde' photography. Based on the title alone, it's clear that Separzadeh has an optimistic outlook on life and yet is very realistic when it comes to the good vs. evil nature of the world. Josh Separzadeh is based in Venice, Calif. and has a passion and talent for photo manipulation, graphic design and photography. His The Hopefull Side series truly is one of those photographic projects that keeps viewers guessing from capture to capture, as one may contain adorable children sharing balloons and the next can be a woman bathing in blood. **Implications** - Companies who choose to highlight two opposing elements are likely to find that this creates eye-catching visuals, which are able to appeal to a wider target audience than if a company focused on one perspective alone. Just as this artist pairs good and evil within his photography, companies too can juxtapose elements to appear inclusive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | 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 - **Juxtaposing Opposing Elements:** Companies can create eye-catching visuals by highlighting two opposing elements, appealing to a wider target audience. - **Captivating Contrasts:** Artists can produce highly captivating results by juxtaposing different themes or concepts. - **Realistic Optimism:** Merging optimism and realism can create engaging and thought-provoking content. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising and Marketing:** By incorporating contrasting elements into their campaigns, companies can attract attention and resonate with consumers. - **Photography and Graphic Design:** Exploring the juxtaposition of contrasting themes can lead to innovative and visually stunning artwork. - **Fashion and Editorial:** The combination of contrasting elements in fashion and editorial shoots can create bold and impactful visual storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)