# Emotion-ridden Portfolios The Nuno Moreira State of Mind Pictures Are Poignant By Jordy E | Published 2013-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-of-mind References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/nuno-moreira-state-of-mind) & [nmdesign.org](http://www.nmdesign.org) The Nuno Moreira State of Mind [photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) is full of raw emotion. Moreira has captured an impressive array of sentiments by way of his [travels through Russia, Portugal, Spain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour) and Lisbon, enabling him to grow artistically outside of his Lisbon home base. State of Mind conveys often dark feelings through a [black and white lens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam). In many of the pictures, the faces of his subjects are blocked. This mysterious quality piques the curiosity of viewers, prompting them to think of the lives and scenarios that may be troubling the men and women displayed. Moreira is also concerned with the ephemeral nature of life, "This project is about capturing fleeting thoughts, abstract moods, and freezing atmospheres." This is apparent in the time lapse snapshots. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emotional Photography:** Leveraging photography to capture raw emotions and evoke powerful reactions in viewers. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** Exploring the use of black and white imagery and mysterious qualities to spark curiosity and engage viewers. - **Documentary Storytelling:** Using visual storytelling techniques to convey personal narratives and prompt contemplation about the human experience. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Artists and photographers can adopt emotionally-driven approaches to create impactful and thought-provoking works. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can incorporate emotional photography and storytelling techniques to create compelling and memorable campaigns. - **Mental Health and Therapy:** Utilizing emotional photography to explore and facilitate discussions about mental health and emotional well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Personal Nostalgic Photo Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-ohio.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.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) - [Travel Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour.md)