# Killer Action Portraiture The 'Life Begins at 2AM' Photo Series by Kam Kahn By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kam-kahn References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/undeniably-awesome) & [kamphotography.info](http://www.kamphotography.info/) Kam Kahn -- a New York based actor -- creates exciting high energy [self portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai). The series is titled 'Life Begins at 2AM' because the creation of the images begins around that time. All of the elements in his photographs are shot and then compiled in post processing to create the final images. Kam Kahn jumps around, throws objects, splashes liquids and lights fires to add the excitement and energy to his [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). Check out the gallery to see some of his work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High Energy Photography:** Creating photography with dynamic movements and actions to convey excitement and vibrancy. - **Post-processing Compositions:** Using digital tools to enhance or manipulate photographic elements for artistic expression. - **Storytelling Self-portraits:** Using self-portraiture to convey personal stories, emotions, and experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Innovative techniques and compositions in photography as a form of artistic and commercial expression. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Using high-energy and visually dynamic photography to convey brand messages and products. - **Entertainment and Media:** Incorporating bold and impactful photography in film, television, and digital media marketing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md)