# Hot-Blooded Motionography Laurent Nivalle Captures Some Seriously Ghostly Images By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laurent-nivalle References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Shooting-test/289872) & [laurentnivalle.fr](http://www.laurentnivalle.fr) I remember when I discovered the [aperture setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearcam) on both my point-and-shoot and SLR cameras, taking photos similar to (but not half as good) these Laurent Nivalle photos was always a fun undertaking. Yet Laurent Nivalle displays an eerie talent for this ghostly effect. Playing with [different tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint) (I wish I could tell whether it was doctored or not) and [skillfully directed models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat), these shots are pretty intense. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ghost Photography:** Opportunity for camera equipment companies to develop specialized lenses and filters for creating ghostly and otherworldly effects in photos. - **Monochromatic Imagery:** Opportunity for software and app developers to create tools that allow users to easily desaturate and manipulate the color of their photos for a unique, moody effect. - **Creative Model Direction:** Opportunity for modeling agencies and photographers to take a more creative approach to directing models, resulting in visually stunning and emotive images. ### Where This Applies - **Camera Equipment:** Companies can create specialized lenses and filters to cater to the growing demand for eerie and otherworldly photography. - **Software and Technology:** Tech companies can develop photo-editing software and apps that are designed to easily create monochromatic and moody photos with a ghostly effect. - **Creative Services:** Agencies and professionals can provide more creative and imaginative model direction to help create visually stunning images that are highly emotive and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Ghostly Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hodinkee-x-leica-q2-ghost.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md)