Photographer Paul Phung delves into the unknown with his surreal, smoke-filled shots. His sinister photographs take on an otherworldly quality, perhaps in part due to his favorite photography setting, which is the woods near his home.
This 23-year-old has a bright future ahead of him. Paul Phung hopes to one day make enough money to travel the world for his photography. To boot, Dazed Digital writer Lucia Davies compared the up-and-coming photographer to famed Ryan McGinley -- not too shabby.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Surreal Photography
- Capturing unique and unconventional photos through the use of imagination and creativity.
- Nature-inspired Editing
- Using the natural environment as inspiration for photo editing and manipulation.
- Dark Art
- Exploring the themes of darkness, mystique and the unknown through various art forms.
Sectors Adopting This
- Photography
- Exploring new, unconventional ways to take and edit photos, specializing in surreal, unconventional themes.
- Art
- The exploration of unconventional themes in art- from literature to paintings to photography.
- Film and TV
- Pushing the boundaries of storytelling by exploring unconventional themes, atmosphere and imagery in TV and film.
