# Somber Circus Shoots Pierre Manning's Saltare In Banco Portraits are Full of Melancholy Myst By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltare-in-banco References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Saltare-In-Banco/1665982) & [shootstudio](http://shootstudio.ca) The circus theme has been done before, but the Saltare In Banco photo series takes the freaky and cheery elements out of it for a more melancholy capture of this spectacle. It also focuses on [portrait shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) of the entertainers rather than captures of a whole circus act being performed. Shot by Montreal-based [fashion photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) Pierre Manning, the Saltare In Banco photo series is still highly stylized and full of theatrics; qualities of a carnival that many people often try to capture. Putting a more youthful face on the circus theme, Manning shoots a younger generation of performers who appear to have become stifled by their lot in life rather than revelling in the debauchery that often accompanies such carnivals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Melancholy Circus:** Creating a circus experience that is dark, emotional and thought-provoking rather than just cheerful and entertaining. - **Portrait Circus:** Focusing on portrait shots of circus performers to capture their individual personalities and emotions rather than just the performances. - **Youthful Circus:** Bringing a younger and fresher perspective to the circus theme with a more modern, edgier look and feel. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to explore different themes and emotions within the circus and carnival genre. - **Performance:** Innovative ideas for circus performers to steer away from conventional performances and embrace a more intimate and emotive persona. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for circus and entertainment companies to develop new and unique circus experiences that challenge traditional perceptions and narratives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circus.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.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) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md)