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Forceful Gazing Captures

Nick DuPlessis' Photography Evokes Eye-Catching Strength

— August 1, 2011 — Fashion
While many photographers aim to create eye-catching visuals, few literally do so in ways like Nick Duplessis does. Pheonix-based photographer Nick Duplessis' young, fresh perspectives help him to evoke emotion from his muses eyes in ways that audiences really respond well to.

Through a look at Nick Duplessis' captures it's clear that each of the models used have strong eye-contact with the camera that really helps to convey a story. Nick Duplessis varies between his use of retro styles, skin-barring babes and piercing poses in order to create a portfolio that is both diverse and dynamic.

Implications - Many businesses struggle with creating product displays and advertisements that appear memorable and believable. Through a use of direct eye-contact and a heavy focus placed upon facial emotion, companies are more likely to convey an aura of authenticity within their visual displays and marketing.
Trend Themes
1. Direct Eye-contact Marketing - The trend of using direct eye-contact in marketing to create a sense of authenticity and memorability, as seen in Nick Duplessis' photography.
2. Emotional Storytelling Photography - The trend of using photography to tell emotional stories through strong eye-contact and facial expressions, as demonstrated by Nick Duplessis' work.
3. Dynamic Portfolio Creation - The trend of creating diverse and dynamic portfolios that showcase a range of styles and techniques, as exemplified by Nick Duplessis' use of retro styles, skin-baring babes, and piercing poses.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunities for companies to create authentic and memorable visual displays and marketing through the use of direct eye-contact and emotional storytelling.
2. Photography - Opportunities for photographers to experiment with direct eye-contact and emotional storytelling to create dynamic and memorable portfolios like Nick Duplessis' work.
3. Fashion and Beauty - Opportunities for fashion and beauty companies to use direct eye-contact and emotional storytelling in their product displays and advertisements to convey authenticity and emotional connection with customers.
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