# Lo-Fi Photography Nikoo Bafti Captures Smokey Candids from Her Daily Life By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikoo-bafti References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/photography/news/nikoo-baftis-photography.aspx) & [nikoobafti](http://www.nikoobafti.com/) As much as crisp and clean photography is appreciated, many photographers have gone down a more organic road of [light leaks and out-of-focus shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify); yet Nikoo Bafti takes it to another level. Instead of purposely imbuing a vintage effect in each of her images, Nikoo Bafti uses her mom's [old SLR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-af1), which is held together by masking tape, in order capture these candidly lo-fi images. Based in the United Kingdom, Nikoo Bafti's [photography portfolio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic) seems to have a permanent smokey haze of it. Having fallen into the art of photography quite by accident, her style seems extremely appropriate to her lifestyle. Nikoo Bafti simply captures her daily life s it unfolds. She also illustrates and paints. Nikoo Bafti's work has recently been curated by Few and Far Between for an exhibition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 78% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lo-fi Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to embrace the imperfections and nostalgia of lo-fi photography, capturing candid and atmospheric images. - **Organic Aesthetic:** Growing demand for photography that embraces imperfections and a more organic, light-leak aesthetic, providing a unique visual experience for viewers. - **Artistic Expression:** Increasing recognition and appreciation for photography as a form of artistic expression, allowing photographers to capture their daily lives and personal stories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore and experiment with lo-fi techniques and cameras to create distinctive and evocative visuals. - **Art and Design:** Integration of lo-fi photography into art and design industries, allowing for the creation of unique and nostalgic visual experiences in various mediums. - **Exhibition and Curatorship:** Opportunity for curators and exhibition organizers to showcase the charm and creativity of lo-fi photography, providing a platform for emerging artists like Nikoo Bafti. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Analog Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lomoapparat.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Eco-Friendly Film Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lensfayre.md) - [Minimalist Industrial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-camera-concept.md)