# Reflective Bubble Closeups These Soapy Portraits By Richard Heeks Are Conceptually Creative By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-heeks References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/04/13/bubble-photography-richard-heeks/) & [cuded](http://www.cuded.com/2013/03/bubble-photography-richard-heeks/) These conceptual soap bubble captures are the work of talented photographer Richard Heeks. Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the English artist is best known for his eye closeups and these striking and visually dynamic [soap sud images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-everywhere). These stunning portraits capture [iridescent bubbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microbubbles) as they float in mid air. The soap-made forms evoke a unique sense of beauty while reflecting a colorfully distorted view of their backdrop. The rainbow hued bubbles showcase an unbelievable spectrum of hues that rivals that of a color-enriched [visual kaleidoscope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical). Using a sophisticated panoramic photographing technique, Richard Heeks creates these inspiring and reflective bubble portraits. Thanks to their beauty and distinct aesthetic, the images rival spectacular landscape scenes, impressive night sky depictions and dreamy galactic photographs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Conceptual Soap Bubble Captures:** This trend in photography presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating unique and visually striking images. - **Iridescent Bubble Portraits:** This trend showcases the potential for capturing beautiful and mesmerizing reflections in photography. - **Panoramic Photography Technique:** This trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for creating immersive and breathtaking visual experiences through photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** This industry can leverage the trend of capturing conceptually creative images to attract and engage customers with unique visual content. - **Art:** This industry can explore the trend of iridescent and visually dynamic bubble portraits to create innovative and captivating artworks. - **Advertising and Marketing:** This industry can utilize the trend of using panoramic photography techniques to create immersive and memorable brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbles-lighting-design.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-art.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Whimsical Glass Bubbled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peeka.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md)