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# Color-Popping Beach Shoots
'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro Brings Surreal to the Seaside

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-12-15 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splash-of-colour
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Splash-of-Colour/367190) & [angielazaro](http://www.angielazaro.com/)

'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro adds a hyperreal element to seaside photography--as if the colors in tropical locales weren't surreal enough. Each shot plays with saturation and hue so beautifully, you'll need sunglasses.

I can't get enough of [tropical photo shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sel-de-mer), especially when it's dreary out. Check out more images of 'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro above, and keep clicking for some of my favorite [beach photo shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-club).

**Implications** - This Splash of Color photo series is sure to infuse any viewer's life with color, fun and dreams. Its brilliant [use of color, texture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) and multi-dimensional nature makes it almost real for its audience. It exudes fantastical fun that is artful, aesthetically alluring and dream-worthy. Lazaro is a talented photographer whose use of photo-editing is not excessive, but strikes the perfect balance between fantasy and reality.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.1/10
- Popularity: 84% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Hyperreal Photography:** The 'Splash of Colour' series showcases the trend of hyperreal photography, providing an opportunity for photographers to experiment with vivid colors and create immersive visual experiences.
- **Saturation Effects:** The use of vibrant saturation in 'Splash of Colour' opens up a trend for artists and designers to explore the impact of intense color on visual storytelling and emotional engagement.
- **Fantastical Realism:** Lazaro's skillful blend of fantasy and reality in the series taps into the growing trend of fantastical realism, offering opportunities for creators to push the boundaries of visual art and narrative.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Photography:** The 'Splash of Colour' series presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to explore new techniques and styles that emphasize bold and hyperreal visuals.
- **Graphic Design:** The saturation effects showcased in 'Splash of Colour' provide a chance for graphic designers to experiment with vibrant color palettes and create attention-grabbing visual designs for various industries.
- **Fashion and Advertising:** The fantastical realism exhibited in 'Splash of Colour' offers a disruptive opportunity for fashion and advertising professionals to create visually captivating campaigns that capture viewers' attention and evoke emotions.

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