# Escapist Teen Photography The Photography of Moritz Aust is Remarkably Mature for His Young Age By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-aust References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/moritz-aust-photography) & [moritzaust](http://www.moritzaust.com) These images from German photographer Moritz Aust are [surreal and intriguing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Considering the quality and boundless imagination that has gone into these images, you might be surprised to learn that the photographer is a mere 16 years old. The [dreamlike images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) feature a young man in a number of startling and unnerving situations, such as being blindfolded as a knife is about to fall on his back, or floating in mid air in a forest landscape. More than just photographs, each one of Aust's images paints a vivid story that leaves the viewer with a lot to think about. Moritz has just completed a [100 photographs in 100 days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) challenge. I, for one, am excited to see what this young creative voice comes up with next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surreal Photography:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating immersive and mind-bending visual experiences. - **Young Creative Voices:** Opportunity to empower and support young artists in expressing their unique perspectives. - **Imaginative Storytelling:** Opportunity to utilize storytelling techniques to evoke emotions and provoke thoughts in visual art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Photography:** Innovation potential lies in pushing the boundaries of traditional photography and exploring new artistic directions. - **Youth Empowerment and Education:** Opportunity to develop programs and platforms that nurture and amplify the creative voices of young artists. - **Visual Media Entertainment:** Innovation potential in creating immersive and captivating visual experiences that engage and challenge the audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Storytelling Gen Z Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-emil.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Youth Intern Social Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intern-social-stunt.md)