# Dazed Drugtography Ruth Bayer Shoots Portraits of People Getting High By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruth-bayer References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/Photography/article/7376/1/Poppers_Pictures) & [ruthbayer](http://www.ruthbayer.com/) 'Poppers: Photographic Portraits' is a collection of photos by Ruth Bayer of people getting high on poppers (also known as amyl nitrate). Bayer notes poppers create a visual effect that makes people look sexy and heightens their sensual awareness. Inspired by [nights clubbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54) in San Francisco, the project started out by simply [photographing her friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth). Not too long after, Ruth Bayer was steadily drawing in a string of volunteers in chemically altered states that make up her [latest book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio). **Implications** - Ruth Bayer is analytical about her subjects. "Most have a twinkle in the eye -- it seems like there's an unspoken invitation from the sitter to share the experience, or at least convey it to the viewer." Bayer's excellent captures of that shared experience makes her a photographer to watch in my eyes. Expect to see more from her in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chemically Altered Portraiture:** The trend of photographing people in chemically altered states offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fields of art and photography. - **Enhanced Visual Effects:** The trend of using substances like poppers to create visual effects presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fields of fashion photography and advertising. - **Heightened Sensual Awareness:** The trend of capturing moments of heightened sensual awareness through photography opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the realms of sensual marketing and experiential art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in chemically altered portraiture to push boundaries and challenge traditional artistic norms. - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage the trend of enhanced visual effects to create captivating and immersive experiences for clients in various sectors. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of heightened sensual awareness to create provocative and attention-grabbing campaigns that resonate with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md) - [Limited-Edition Nightclub Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Scent-Powered Photo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-stimulation-device.md)