# Capturing Stunned Kids Kyriakos' 'Blue Mantle' is Full of Frightened Faces By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyriakos-blue-mantle References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/blue-mantle/256857) & [kyriakosphotography](http://www.kyriakosphotography.com/work/new_work_1/) I can't be too sure what is making the children in Kyriakos' 'Blue Mantle' look so frightened, but their stunned faces tell the story far better than any words could. Image after image, each kid looks startled--irritated, even--by the photographer's presence. Check out some more [chilling child photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-filous-mischief-makes-us) below. **Implications** - Photographers always look to capture raw emotion, and mainstream culture's increasing preference for individuality and unbridled expression have created an environment that welcomes gritty, less-staged photography. Unlike [couture fashion photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25), which favors opulent, surreal settings, this genre has a darker aesthetic that's more accessible to recession-affected consumers. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by straying away from formal, staged print ads and adopting a more [guerrilla approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwcurated). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Raw Emotion Photography:** Capturing genuine and unfiltered emotions in photography, moving away from staged and artificial poses. - **Dark Aesthetic:** Embracing a darker and gritty aesthetic in visual storytelling to resonate with recession-affected consumers. - **Guerrilla Advertising:** Shifting from formal and staged print ads to more unconventional and guerrilla marketing techniques. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Exploring raw emotion photography in fashion campaigns to connect with individuality-seeking consumers. - **Advertising:** Adopting a darker aesthetic in advertising campaigns to appeal to recession-affected consumers. - **Photography:** Incorporating guerrilla advertising techniques to showcase the authenticity of raw emotion photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Collectible Mini Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-creator-mini-cam.md) - [Playful Thermal Printer Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-print-camera.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Redefining Screen-Free Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-snap.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Candid Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-is-not-an-ikea-catalog.md)