# Glowing Gown Pictorials The Out of Ashes Photo Series by Lindsey Whiddon is Radiant By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindsey-whiddon References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Out-of-Ashes/913105) 'Out of Ashes' by Lindsey Whiddon is brilliantly lit, playing with lights to create these riveting images. The intense lighting elevates the energy of these shots, giving them a horror-film appearance. Lindsey Whiddon captures her subjects in a dimly lit environment, giving them a creepy surrounding to interact with. The ingenious use of [Christmas lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-silk-collection) to illuminate the gown created a visually stunning masterpiece that is both [eerie and elegant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-lighting). **Implications** - Her use of lighting results in images that almost look vintage, as they have a very black and white or sepia feel to them. Her subjects are not over-exaggerated but pose naturally and wear [plain styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-lingerie-line). These exquisite snapshots prove that photographs can be memorable for their simplicity and natural beauty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Glowing Gown Photography:** The use of inventive lighting elevates photography and creates visually stunning images with a horror-film appearance. - **Vintage-inspired Photography:** Creating photographs that capture the simplicity and natural beauty of subjects with a classic or iconic feel is a rising trend in the world of photography. - **Holiday Lights in Photography:** Incorporating holiday-style lights into photography creates a unique and visually appealing effect, opening new opportunities for photographers and lighting technicians alike. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can harness innovative lighting methods to create visually stunning images that are both creative and memorable, driving new business opportunities. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating unique lighting effects and equipment, such as the creative use of holiday lights, into special events creates a new trend and potential for industry growth in event planning and production. - **Lighting Equipment and Design:** As photographers and event planners alike look for innovative and versatile lighting designs, creating new solutions and equipment in this industry will create new business opportunities and potential for growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Ethereal Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-kovacsy.md) - [Delicate Lighting Collection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-lighting.md) - [Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-lighting-fixture.md) - [Playful Sculptural Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Organic Illuminated Artful Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cages-mobiles-and-rock.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md)