# Flemish Painting-Inspired Portraits Photographer Sacha Goldberger is Influenced by Rembrandt By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photographer-sacha-goldberger References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sacha-goldberger-flemish-painting-portraits) & [sachabada](http://www.sachabada.com/) Photographer Sacha Goldberger takes a step away from quirky urban photography for something a lot more classical and serious. A huge departure from his popular [Mamika](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacha-goldberger-mamika-2) photo series, which happens to star his very own grandmother, he has decided to take his appreciation for Flemish paintings to a whole new level. Specifically inspired by famed Dutch painter Rembrandt, photographer Sacha Goldberger has put together a portrait project that looks so genuine, people might mistake them for actual paintings. Although he worked with a talented team of [costume designers, makeup artists and hairstylists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artycapucines-vii), it was the animals that photographer Sacha Goldberger really took to. He says, "I wanted my girlfriend to pose with the Marabou Stork. Unfortunately, it escaped and flew all over the studio. It felt like we were in Jurassic Park." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Classical Portraits:** There is an opportunity for photographers to explore classical and serious portrait photography inspired by Flemish paintings. - **Animal-inspired Portraits:** Animals can be used in portrait photography to create stunning and unique images, offering opportunities for new and exciting photography approaches. - **Painterly Photography:** Photographers can use their knowledge of classic painters and give a unique spin to photography resulting in images with a painterly feel. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new styles and techniques in portraiture to appeal to a wider audience. - **Costume Design:** Costume designers can create stunning, historically inspired pieces to be used in classical portrait photography, enhancing the overall image. - **Makeup Artistry:** Makeup artists can take inspiration from classic painters to create stunning and unique makeup looks in portrait photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md)