# Surreal Monochromatic Photography These Lovely Surreal Photos are Done in Black and White By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-06-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-photos References: [123inspiration](http://www.123inspiration.com/spectacular-surreal-photos-by-silvia-grav/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/silviabmx/) This stunning collection of surreal photos comes from talented photographer Silvia Grav. Each of these elegant shots is done in [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-gr-iv-monochrome). Many of these gorgeous surreal captures focus on a woman. You can't clearly see her because she's usually standing in the shadows or laying in the dark, but you can she her outline at the very least. In one of these hauntingly beautiful photos, the viewer sees a girl sleeping in the nude, but beside her is the [shadow of a man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series). In another shot the woman's face is turning into smoke and her body is done in the style of an x-ray, so the viewer can see her bones. These surreal photos are lovely and make the observer take a second look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Photography:** Opportunity for disrupting the photography industry by exploring and pushing the boundaries of surrealistic techniques in black and white photography. - **Monochromatic Art:** Disruptive potential for the art industry by creating captivating and thought-provoking monochromatic artworks using surreal elements. - **Visual Storytelling:** Innovation opportunity to disrupt the storytelling and media industries by using surreal monochromatic photography to evoke emotions and narratives ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Opportunity for innovative photographers and studios to incorporate surreal monochromatic techniques into their portfolios and attract clients seeking unique and artistic imagery. - **Art:** Disruptive potential for artists and galleries to embrace surreal monochromatic artworks, creating new avenues for artistic expression and appealing to collectors interested in unique pieces. - **Media:** Innovation potential for media companies and publishers to incorporate surreal monochrome photographs into storytelling, enhancing visual impact and engaging audiences in new and captivating ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Monochrome Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grigio-verde.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Monochrome Sculpture Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-pucci-pure-exhibition.md) - [Delicate Monochromatic Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-glassware.md)