# Ghostly Flashback Photography Sergey Larenkov Superimposes the Past onto the Present By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergey-larenkov References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/ghosts_now_officially_exist_thanks_to_sergey_larenkovs_computational_rephotography_17049.asp) & [sergey-larenkov.livejournal](http://sergey-larenkov.livejournal.com/) There is something incredibly heart-wrenching about Sergey Larenkov's [photographic works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova) -- although I have to admit that I think it's mostly because it speaks entirely to my romantic nature. By superimposing [old photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainify) onto new ones, he has created an eerie look into the past while making it appear as though ghosts were walking among us. Using a technique known as [computational rephotography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thennow), Sergey Larenkov specifically draws upon the World War II era. Placing each old photo in its corresponding modern setting, his images evoke an emotional response like no other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Computational Rephotography:** Innovative technology that superimposes old photographs onto modern ones to create a unique and haunting look into the past. - **Historical Reimagination:** An emerging trend of combining history with modernity to create compelling narratives through photography. - **Eerie Imagery:** Creating an unnerving and haunting image by superimposing old photos onto new ones. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** There is a growing demand for photographers who specialize in creating unique and emotionally compelling images through innovative techniques. - **Tourism:** Ghostly flashback photography can be used as an educational tool to teach visitors about the history of a location in a visually engaging way. - **Marketing:** Creative agencies can leverage the trend of historical reimagination in their campaigns to connect with their audience on an emotional level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flash-back-device-concept.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md)