# Filtered Landscape Photography 'Sunscapes' Captures the Essence of Californian Summers By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscapes References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2015/09/caroline-cuse-sunscapes/) & [juliadean](http://juliadean.com/sunscapes-a-one-person-exhibition-by-caroline-cuse-sept-12/) 'Sunscapes' is a [photo series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) by California-based photographer Caroline Cuse. In celebration of summer's end, Cuse created the collection as a tribute to the season she wishes would never come to a close. As a college student, Cuse studied in the Northeast and got sad every time winter rolled around. She began to miss her Californian home and longed for sandy beaches, palm trees and [sunny days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citrus-sky-candle). Cuse acknowledges that she gained a newfound appreciation for summer once she was away from home. Not long after returning home, Cuse began experimenting with Cyanotypes, a scientific process that places transparency over an image and exposing it to the sun. Cuse soon perfected the method which resulted in blue and silvery hued compositions. Sunscapes is a personal collection that fuses together Cuse's love for the summer and her [unique photography technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Filtered Landscape Photography:** The trend towards using filter techniques in landscape photography presents an opportunity for photographers to create unique and visually captivating compositions. - **Cyanotype Photography:** The growing interest in cyanotype photography opens up innovative avenues for photographers to experiment with alternative printing processes and create distinct blue and silvery hued compositions. - **Nostalgic Summer Themes:** The trend of capturing nostalgic summer themes in photography offers an opportunity for photographers to evoke emotions and create a connection with viewers through shared experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can leverage filtered landscape photography trends to offer new products and services that cater to the demand for unique and visually striking compositions. - **Fine Art Printing:** The fine art printing industry can tap into the cyanotype photography trend by offering specialized services and products that cater to photographers experimenting with alternative printing processes. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic summer themes in photography by offering prints and artwork that evoke warm memories and create a sense of nostalgia in living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sun-Soaked Resort Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-hour-getaway-collection.md) - [Sunset-Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-sunset.md) - [Immersive Light Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spencer-finch.md) - [Therapeutic Sunset-Inspired Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-spark-card-deck.md) - [Physical Mobile Photography Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-cloud-diffusion-filters.md) - [California-Inspired Ranch Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-ranch.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Sun-Lit Anniversary Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-100-years.md) - [Scent-Forward SPF Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coola-x-voluspa.md)