# Suffocating Photography Mariell Amelie Self-Portraits Are Morbid, Introspective and Beautiful By Antony Burger | Published 2011-01-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariell-amelie References: [mariellamelie](http://www.mariellamelie.com) & [ponygraph.blogspot](http://www.ponygraph.blogspot.com/) Mariell Amelie is a young, talented and established photographer based in London. Born on a remote island in the North of Norway just outside the Arctic Circle, Amelie grew up surrounded by naturally created beautiful landscapes in a part of the world where the very extremities of weather are felt throughout the year. This has helped Mariell Amelie develop a unique way to visualize and create her projects. Through using her surroundings, she crafts [self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) rich in both imagery and emotion. Her [Norwegian soul](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdal-transformed-le-fumoir) shines through in the richness of the extremities shown, between [dark and light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), new and old, and the balance between the surreal and the ordinary aspects of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 95% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Self-portraiture:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative products or services that cater to the self-expression and introspective needs of individuals through self-portraiture. - **Visual Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for industries to incorporate visual storytelling techniques into their marketing strategies, creating more compelling and emotionally resonant narratives. - **Landscape-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists and businesses to explore the connection between natural landscapes and artistic expression, leveraging the power of nature to create visually stunning and thought-provoking artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of photography to develop new techniques, technologies, or equipment that enhance self-portraiture and artistic expression. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising industries to incorporate self-portraiture and visual storytelling techniques into campaigns, creating more authentic and engaging brand narratives. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to explore new mediums, materials, and techniques that incorporate elements of landscape-inspired art and evoke emotional responses from viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Agriculturally Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md)