# Gleaming Moonlight Photography Matt Henry's Art Compels You to Fill in the Blanks By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-henry References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Short-Stories1/540207) & [matthenryphoto](http://www.matthenryphoto.com) Although not all photographers have to tell a story with their work, I admire those -- like Matt Henry -- who do. Through his [heavily saturated images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color), Henry conjures up scenarios that compels your mind to fill in the blanks. Reeling with imagination, you can't help but feel more of a connection with each photo. Matt Henry entitles this [photography collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection) 'Short Story1.' Each image is just like a [short story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio). What I particularly appreciate is the fact that most of his images don't center on a person or set of people, but rather a scene and what just happened or will happen at that scene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 32% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Storytelling Photography:** The trend of using photography as a medium to tell compelling stories presents opportunities for photographers to engage viewers and evoke imagination. - **Emotional Connection:** The trend of creating images that evoke emotion and a sense of connection with the viewer opens up opportunities for photographers to create impactful and memorable work. - **Imagination Activation:** The trend of using imagery that prompts viewers to fill in the blanks and activate their imagination provides opportunities for photographers to engage with their audience on a deeper level. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from the trend of storytelling photography by offering specialized courses, workshops, and equipment tailored to help photographers in capturing compelling narratives. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The advertising and marketing industry can leverage the trend of emotional connection in photography to create impactful campaigns that resonate with consumers and elicit strong emotional responses. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore the trend of imagination activation in photography by incorporating captivating imagery into books, magazines, and online publications, enhancing the reader's experience and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.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) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Wine-Developed Packaging Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/developed-through-time.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md)