# Run-Down Refugee Photography Shane Lavalette Finds Hope in Despair Through His Artful Lens By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-08-31 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shane-lavalette References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/08/26/photographer-shane-lavalette/) & [shanelavalette](http://www.shanelavalette.com/) Photographer Shane Lavalette has made a career shedding a hopeful light on disparaging situations as he travels the world with his enlightening lens. The world traveler has seen and shot incredible moments both at home in America and abroad in the slums of India, the depths of Ireland and many more. His photographic perspective is eye-opening, saddening and inspiring all at the same time, as each shot is telling of a lifestyle unfamiliar to most westerners. Every photo and series in Lavalette's [portfolio shares this common theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host-exhibition) and whether he is shooting an individual subject or a group, he takes viewers on a journey not to be easily forgotten. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hopeful Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use photography to shed a positive light on challenging situations, inspiring viewers and changing perceptions. - **Global Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Share cultural experiences and perspectives from around the world through photography, fostering empathy and understanding. - **Documentary Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capture authentic moments and narratives of marginalized communities, raising awareness and driving social change. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative techniques and technologies to capture and convey powerful stories that resonate with audiences. - **Art and Creative Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new forms of artistic expression that challenge traditional narratives and provoke thought and emotion. - **Media and Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate impactful photojournalism into online and print publications, creating engaging content that sparks conversations and drives engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Immigration System-Inspired Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passport-series.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Documentary Photography Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-resort-exhibition.md)