# Foreboding Photography This Matt Henry ‘The Happening' Portfolio Will Drive You Crazy By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-henry-the-happening References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Happening/372127) & [matthenryphoto](http://www.matthenryphoto.com) There is something foreboding about the Matt Henry ‘The Happening’ photo series. It evokes a sense of suspense and curiosity that will never be satisfied. If anything, that in itself is more frightening than what the subjects are actually looking at -- the unknown. That said, I truly think that this may be one of my favorite [photography concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) to date. It’s not only incredibly intriguing, but the Matt Henry ‘The Happening’ series is also extremely well executed. The [lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves), the [curious emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr), the characters and more are all tied flawlessly together by the photographer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Suspenseful Photography:** Exploiting elements of suspense and curiosity in photography to create captivating and unsettling visuals. - **The Unknown as a Narrative:** Using the unknown as a narrative tool to evoke emotions and engage viewers in a storytelling experience. - **Flawless Execution in Photography:** The importance of impeccable lighting, emotional expression, and cohesive storytelling in photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring new techniques and concepts in photography to create captivating visual experiences. - **Entertainment and Media:** Incorporating suspenseful and engaging elements in movies, TV shows, and other forms of media. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Utilizing suspense and curiosity-inducing elements in advertising campaigns to grab viewer attention and create lasting impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Suspenseful Statement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr.md)