# Surreal Cinematic Spreads Canadian Photographer Sofia Ajram has a True Artistic Eye By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-ajram References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/photography/article/8882/1/rise-photographer-sofia-ajram) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/miumachi/) Sofia Ajram is a photographer with a humble beginning, as she was born and raised in the small town of Aurora, Ontario. This young photographer has nurtured her imagination and found freedom in French film and the occult. These two influences shine through in Sofia Ajram's ultra-imaginative body of work, which shows aurora borealis-inspired shots of pure emotion. Check out the featured gallery for some of her photographs. **Implications** - The age of [digital cameras and photo-sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-trance-camera) has changed the face of [photography as an artform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). Where the vast majority of consumers own at least some form of camera with which they can take and share limitless photos, there are only a few photographers whose lenses create [surreal images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generated-photos1) that are appreciated on another level. Photographs that generate consumer buzz capture a perspective different from the one the rest of the public sees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Photography:** Creating surreal and imaginative photographs that capture emotion and generate consumer buzz. - **French Film Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from French film to infuse creativity and a unique perspective into photography. - **Occult Influence in Photography:** Incorporating elements of the occult in photography to add depth and intrigue. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art Photography:** Incorporating surreal and imaginative elements into fine art photography. - **Fashion Photography:** Bringing surreal and emotive elements to fashion photography for a unique and memorable aesthetic. - **Film and TV:** Using surreal and imaginative photography to inspire and influence film and TV visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI Travel Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-ai-travel-photos.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Artistic Photography Instant Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-21-instant-film-camera.md) - [AI Baby Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-photography1.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md)