# Suspended Reality Portraiture These Krista van der Niet Images are Striking and Creative By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2012-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krista-van-der-niet References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/01/krista-van-der-niet/) & [kristavanderniet.nl](http://www.kristavanderniet.nl/index.php) Born in Bathmen, Netherlands, this Krista van der Niet is a professional female photographer who looks at the creative side of reality. In the images depicted in the gallery, you can see a female playing the violin with her hair and even a woman bent forwards sporting stilettos on her hands and feet. Solar Initiative Photography commented on her work, "Her inventive, witty style results in powerful graphic imagery with strong illustrative elements." These Krista van der Niet photos are intriguing and prove that she certainly has a talent for capturing the bizarre and unexpected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Virtual Reality Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to experiment with virtual reality technology and create immersive experiences for their audience. - **Interactive Portraiture:** Chance for photographers to incorporate interactive elements into their portraits, bringing their subjects to life and creating a unique experience for viewers. - **Surrealism in Photography:** Growing trend of using surrealism in photography to create striking and eye-catching images that capture the imagination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can explore and experiment with new and innovative techniques, using technology to create unique and immersive experiences for their clients. - **Graphic Design:** Designers can draw inspiration from surrealistic photography to produce eye-catching graphics and illustrations that stand out in a crowded market. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can use surrealistic photography in their campaigns to create memorable and attention-grabbing visuals that leave a lasting impression on their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md)