# Natural Element Self-Portraits Photographer Kyle Thompson Creates Powerful Images By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-02-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographer-kyle-thompson References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/kyle-thompson-photography) & [kylethompsonphotography](http://www.kylethompsonphotography.com/) 21-year old photographer Kyle Thompson may only be at the beginning of his career but his incredible surreal self-portraits demonstrate that his career is off to a promising start. Playing with earth's natural elements, the photographer is seen enraptured amidst bodies of water, seen amidst a blazing fire and being buried in puddles of mud. His serene expression is contradicted with the chaotic surroundings around him. Many of his images also make use of long strands of fabric as he is seen suffocated and taken over by the material as well as making use of red and white balloons. Staying in line with a red and white color theme, there is constant representation of the elements throughout as well as this dichotomous relationships between natural and unnatural forces corroborating together. These enrapturing and beautiful portraitures of photographer Kyle Thompson continues to demonstrate his knack for creating symbolic interpretations in his work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Self-portraits:** An emerging trend in photography where artists use surreal elements to create powerful and symbolic self-portraits. - **Natural Vs Unnatural:** A trend exploring the dichotomy between natural and unnatural forces in artistic compositions. - **Symbolic Interpretations:** Photographers creating images with deep meaning and symbolic representations. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Photographers can capitalize on the trend of surreal self-portraits by experimenting with unique concepts and symbolism in their work. - **Art:** Artists can explore the contrast between natural and unnatural elements in their compositions to create thought-provoking pieces. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the use of fabric and color themes in surreal self-portraits to create avant-garde designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md)