# Hyperreal Dreamtography 'Entranced Stars' by Lee Balzano is like a Real-Life Fairytale By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-balzano References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Entranced-Stars/158555) & [leebalzano](http://www.leebalzano.com/Lee_Balzano_Photography/Home.html) 'Entranced Stars' by Lee Balzano is a photo shoot that captures people in various [surreal locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). The subjects in each image seem to exude a light and energy all their own, turning mere photos into [mini-fairytales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern) with storylines all their own. In times of economic trouble, it's natural to want to escape to a happier, more [dreamlike place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-dreams-cocktail-menu)--even if just in your imagination. 'Entranced Stars' by Lee Balzano certainly inspires this sense of adventure and play. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surreal Photography:** The trend of surreal photography presents opportunities for photographers to experiment with imaginative and dreamlike visuals. - **Escapism:** The trend of escapism creates opportunities for businesses to provide products and experiences that transport people to happier and more dreamlike places. - **Personal Narrative Art:** The trend of personal narrative art allows artists to create visual stories that evoke emotions and engage the audience's imagination. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** The photography industry can innovate by exploring surreal photography techniques to offer clients unique and imaginative visual experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the escapism trend by creating immersive and fantastical experiences that transport people into dreamlike worlds. - **Art:** The art industry can embrace personal narrative art and invest in innovative exhibitions and installations that tell compelling visual stories and provoke thoughtful experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Immersive Art Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydream-adventures.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) - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md)