# Fierce Safari Photoshoots Photographer Basilio Silva is a Master at His Craft By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographer-basilio-silva References: [vectroave](http://www.vectroave.com/2012/04/basilio-silva-photography/) & [basiliosilva](http://www.basiliosilva.com/) Buenos Aires and Paris-based photographer Basilio Silva knows how to distinguish himself and his models from the competition judging by this recent work. [Black and white contrasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) almost always do well to create [striking looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025). No two colors or shades can achieve quite the same severity when put together. Couple this with the blue accents, red overtones and various other crafty color combinations and one is approaching Silva's distinct style. Silva's signature photography together with the suspicious, almost contemptuous expressions worn by the models suggest an air of intrigue and danger. This tense atmosphere creates a dark allure that is a welcome aspect in many [fashion shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles). Anyone can stand out by being obscene, or shocking but to distinguish one's self with the poise found in these photographs takes talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contrasting Colors:** Utilizing stark contrasts in color can create a striking and memorable visual impact in fashion photography. - **Dark Allure:** Creating a tense and mysterious atmosphere in fashion shoots can add a captivating and unique element to the visuals. - **Distinct Style:** Developing a signature photography style can help photographers differentiate themselves and stand out from the competition. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Fashion photographers can explore the use of contrasting colors and dark allure to capture attention and create unique visual narratives. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers in the fashion industry can incorporate Basilio Silva's distinct style and dark allure into their marketing campaigns for a unique and memorable brand image. - **Art Exhibitions:** Art galleries and museums can feature Basilio Silva's photography as part of exhibitions focused on innovative and captivating visual storytelling techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Star-Studded Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Artful Camo Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylrk-camo.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md)