# Reflective Adolescence Photography Simon Duhamel's Teenage Photography Shows Youth Through Windows By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-photography References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366372/Forlorn-Portraits-Of-Children-Explore-Themes-Of-Childhood-Adolescence/) & [simonduhamel](http://www.simonduhamel.com/) Simon Duhamel, a Montreal-based photographer, captures [forlorn teenage photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) by shooting his subjects from a distance. By taking [portrait pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) of each teenager gazing out of their home's window, Duhamel is able to capture their raw emotion and shed light on the "[transition period between childhood and adolescence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-are-you-going)." Aptly titled ‘In Between,’ the series depicts the subjects searching for their identities. Duhamel framed them -- literally -- within the comfort of their homes, but on the cusp of the outside world. Having them peer outside through their bay windows heightens the uncertainty they will feel within the next few years when they embark on more mature journeys and gain more independence. Some of the teens appear scared, while others look accepting of their futures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Transitional Photography:** Photographers are exploring new ways to capture the emotions and experiences of transition periods, such as adolescence. - **Remote Portraiture:** The use of distance or technology to capture portraits is becoming a popular trend in the photography industry. - **Introspective Imagery:** Photographers are exploring storytelling and personal expression through introspective and emotionally impactful imagery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers have an opportunity to experiment with creative and innovative techniques to capture raw emotions and experiences. - **Teenage and Youth Services:** Companies and organizations focused on counseling and supporting teenagers and young adults could use reflective photography as a tool to better understand and connect with their clients. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can draw inspiration from the emotionally powerful imagery of transitional periods, such as adolescence, to inform their creative works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Window-Emulating Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-chronicles.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) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)