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# Subordinate Photo Shoots
'Under One's Power' by Justin Tan Explores a Well-Heeled Household

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-25 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-by-justin-tan
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Under-Ones-Power/333612)

'Under One's Power' by Justin Tan is a condensed photo shoot that captures the matriarch of what appears to be a well-heeled household. With a tailor and housekeepers on hand, the model primps and chats on her mobile phone in a detached, almost distant manner.

I imagine the lives of [A-listers like Angelina Jolie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-2025-campaign) are akin to the world painted in 'Under One's Power' by Justin Tan. Check out the [full photo set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) above, and keep clicking for more photography features that explore power and class.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Condensed Photo Shoots:** Opportunity to create impactful and visually stunning photo shoots in a compact format, catering to the modern consumer's short attention span.
- **Exploration of Power and Class:** Opportunity to delve into the dynamics of power and social hierarchies through photography, exposing the realities and perceptions of various societal classes.
- **Detached and Distant Aesthetic:** Opportunity to develop a trend of portraying subjects in an aloof and distant manner, creating intrigue and mystery in visual storytelling.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion Photography:** Opportunity for fashion photographers to experiment and push boundaries in capturing the essence of power, class, and detachment through their work.
- **Luxury Lifestyle Brands:** Opportunity for luxury brands to leverage the themes of power and class in their marketing campaigns, appealing to affluent consumers who aspire to these lifestyles.
- **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Opportunity for art galleries to showcase thought-provoking photography that explores societal power dynamics, attracting art enthusiasts seeking deeper cultural experiences.

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