# Sullen French Photography Captures by Remi Rebillard are Moody By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepless-by-remi-rebillard References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sleepless-by-remi-rebillard) & [remirebillard](http://www.remirebillard.com/) In a new [photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) titled 'Sleepless' by Remi Rebillard, the French photographer showcases his eerie new set of haunting captures. Dark, sullen and definitely moody, the photos are a breath of fresh air among a parade of springy, ethereal images. With the help of model Elizabeth Ferrara Twaits and hair and makeup specialist David Calcinai, the team creates an [eerie aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes), telling a story to the viewer that is obviously without a happy ending. Expressionless faces, waxy in appearance, along with cheap motel signs, give off the idea that viewers cannot understand what's being depicted in the [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), and probably don't want to. Even still, the Sleepless series by Rebillard manages to convey a definite feeling of despair. Sure to change the easy-breezy aesthetic that typically defines a spring season, Rebillard's collection is a welcomed change of pace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eerie Photography:** Creating haunting and moody captures to evoke emotions and tell a captivating story. - **Dark Aesthetic:** Embracing a gloomy and somber visual style for a unique and impactful visual experience. - **Disruptive Emotions:** Challenging traditional ideas of beauty and creating a sense of despair and unease through unconventional photography. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Photography:** Exploring new aesthetics and storytelling techniques to create evocative and unforgettable fashion photography. - **Art and Design:** Pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and expression to provoke emotions and challenge perceptions. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Utilizing eerie and moody visuals to create disruptive and attention-grabbing campaigns that stand out from the crowd. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md)