# Regretful Rocker Photography Gaby Herbstein Rockstar Huesped Fundation Series Has Sad Undertones By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockstar-huesped-fundation References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Rockstars-Huesped-Fundation/1099115) & [gabyherbstein](http://www.gabyherbstein.com) Each of the images in the [Rockstar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels) Huesped Fundation photo series has a sense of sadness. It is as though most of these so-called rockstars didn't actually accomplish what they had wanted to, or even that the life of a rockstar is simply harder than what we believe it to be. Either way, the [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) in the Rockstar Huesped Fundation photo series is poetically poignant, showing the subjects in their stage makeup, which clashes with their rather serious expressions. Once you learn that the Rockstar Huesped Fundation photo series was shot for a foundation that raises awareness for AIDS and HIV, the disparity between the subject and his or her emotions is quickly understood. Comprised of 12 images, the Rockstar series will be put together as a calendar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sad Glam:** Opportunity for brands to explore the intersection of beauty and melancholy in their advertising campaigns. - **Reality Check:** Opportunity to create art that acknowledges the challenges of achieving fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. - **Artivism:** Increasing trend of art being used as a tool for raising awareness about social and health issues. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity to capture unconventional subjects and themes that tell a deeper story. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to create more realistic narratives that reflect the ups and downs of the industry and its players. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity to collaborate with artists to create campaigns that reduce stigma and promote prevention and treatment of diseases like AIDS and HIV. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/for-the-rebel-rebels.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md)