# Gorgeously Gothic Photography Sylwia Makris Captures a Dark and Dreamlike World By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylwia-makris References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/07/09/sylwia-makris-fashion-photography-exudes-dark-dreamlike-qualities-perturb/) & [sylwiamakris](http://www.sylwiamakris.com/index) The work of Sylwia Makris is otherworldly in a perturbing way. Although utterly gorgeous, there are dark elements strewn throughout each image that bring to mind the [Gothic genre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival). From clawed hands to [skeletal accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice) and dramatically edgy backdrops, the images will bring to mind the films of Tim Burton, if on a more mature level. Born in Gdynia, Poland, and based in Munich, Germany, Sylwia Makris is a freelance photographer that focuses on fashion. Having done [editorials](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-jewelry-design) and campaigns, Sylwia Makris' style suits designers and publications that embrace eerily ethereal imagery. As written on her website, "A good photo tells what was, why might have been or what is waiting painfully beneath the surface. Sylwia Makris has been in pursuit of these sparks since she first held a camera." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dark Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in fashion and design to cater to a growing demand for gothic-inspired aesthetics. - **Eerily Ethereal Imagery:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in photography and visual arts to create dreamlike and haunting visuals. - **Mature Gothic Genre:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in film and entertainment to explore a more sophisticated and nuanced approach to Gothic storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to create clothing and accessories that embrace Gothic elements and cater to niche markets. - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to develop new techniques and styles that evoke a sense of darkness and beauty. - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to create films, TV shows, and media that explore the mature side of Gothic genre and appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Gothic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Intricate Bridal Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heli-kalkstein.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Gothic-Themed Ornamental Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyde-hyde.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md)