# Creepy-Crawly Portraits The 'Snakes' Jean-Francois Carly Photos Use Serpants as Accessories By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-jean-francois-carly References: [homotography.blogspot](http://homotography.blogspot.com/2010/06/snakes-by-jean-francois-carly.html#more) & [jfcarly](http://www.jfcarly.com/) The 'Snakes' Jean-Francois Carly photoshoot might make reptile-phobics squirm. The London-based photographer captured beautiful portraits of [naked men posing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) with [huge serpents as accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection). Judging by the nonchalant poses alone, you would think these [beautiful male models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70s-1) were posing with diamonds. Click through the gallery to view the beautiful portraits in the 'Snakes' Jean-Francois Carly photographs. **Implications** - The only way to make people give your product a second look is to make sure it's eye-catching. To grab attention, using shocking and uncomfortable imagery can be a great route to take. Remember that controversy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shocking Imagery:** Using shocking and uncomfortable imagery as a marketing strategy to grab attention. - **Controversial Advertising:** Leveraging controversial imagery to create buzz and make a product memorable. - **Unconventional Accessories:** Exploring the use of unconventional accessories in fashion photography to create unique and attention-grabbing visuals. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to push boundaries and experiment with unconventional concepts in the fashion industry. - **Advertising:** Innovative advertising campaigns that use controversial imagery to captivate audiences and create brand recognition. - **Product Marketing:** Utilizing shocking or uncomfortable imagery as a marketing strategy to differentiate products and draw attention in crowded markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slithering Serpent Floor Coverings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorien-stern-snakes-rugs.md) - [Vibrant Snake Graphic Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakes-in-the-grass.md) - [Lustrous Snake-Inspired Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huang-yu-xing.md) - [Actor-Endorsed High-End Jewelry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpenti-line.md) - [Colorful Zodiac Motif Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-x-kaws.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Lunar New-Year Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection.md) - [Animalistic Forest Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-cobra-by-zoologist.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md)