# Soulful Eye Photography Mark Peckmezian Captures Intimate Moments Between People By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-12 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-peckmezian References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/news/inside-the-minds-eye-with-photographer-mark-peckmezian.aspx) & [markpeckmezian](http://www.markpeckmezian.com/) Mark Peckmezian may not be the first photographer to focus on and capture intimate moments between people, but he does it in such a soulful manner that one can't help but think that he is the first to do so. Shooting only in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color), Mark Peckmezian has created an impressive [portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio) that incorporates a somber element that strikes a cord even if you can't exactly identify the mood. Based in Toronto, Canada, Mark Peckmezian is currently pursuing his BFA in [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art) from Ryerson University. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intimate Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques or technologies to capture intimate moments between people in a way that evokes emotion and connection. - **Soulful Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative approaches to photography that imbue images with a soulful quality, evoking a deep emotional response. - **Monochromatic Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways of capturing monochromatic portraits that evoke different moods and emotions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new photography techniques, styles, and approaches to create unique and captivating images. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate soulful and intimate photography into different art mediums, pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic expression. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with fashion designers and brands to capture intimate and soulful imagery that showcases clothing and accessories in a new light. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Analog Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnl-mk1-analog-camera.md) - [Musically Endorsed Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q2-dawn-camera.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)