# Computer Illuminated Portraits Lonely Windows by Julien Mauve Delves into a Modern Disadvantage By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lonely-windows References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2013/11/18/lonely-windows-photography/) & [julienmauve](http://www.julienmauve.com/LonelyWindow) It's not everyday that a person gets to see a rather accurate reflection of their daily life, especially since its an everyday occurrence; yet the Lonely Windows photo series grants a glimpse that may change their perspective instantly. It revolves around [eerily lit portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) that address the obsessive nature modern society as over technology and, namely, their [social media outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-reveal). Shot by photographer Julien Mauve, the Lonely Windows photo series focuses both on [connectivity and detachment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-exhibition). As the photographer notes, "Through its digital twilight glow, the screen becomes a window, opening to a new world while simultaneously introducing a new kind of loneliness." It is interesting how the Lonely Windows series captures a depressing drone-like look on each of the models. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Digital Obsession:** The Lonely Windows photo series highlights the obsessive nature of modern society's overreliance on technology and social media. - **Connectivity Vs Detachment:** The series explores the paradoxical relationship between the connectivity offered by digital screens and the resulting feeling of loneliness and detachment from reality. - **Depressing Drone-like Aesthetic:** Lonely Windows captures a somber and melancholic atmosphere through its consistent use of eerie lighting and drone-like aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with the use of lighting and composition to convey the impact of technology and social media on individuals. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can explore ways to create a more balanced experience that promotes connectivity without compromising mental health. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate the lonely yet captivating aesthetic of the Lonely Windows series into their collections, reflecting the impact of technology on modern society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Window Covering Projector Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/village-projector.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [AI-Powered Social Media Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-reveal.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md) - [Recessed Digital Wall Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquidview-digital-window.md)