# Psychedelic Personal Portraits The 2012 Festival of Colors Photography by Thomas Hawk is Vibrant By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomas-hawk References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/08/colorful-portraits-from-the-2012-festival-of-colors-by-thomas-hawk) & [devidsketchbook](http://devidsketchbook.com/post/28556554764/art-lsp-photographer-thomas-hawk-thomas-hawk) Photographer Thomas Hawk captured stunning pictures from the 2012 [Festival of Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-life-festival) held in Utah. He took amazingly [psychedelic photos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia), which really captures the pure joy of the event. The photos make the event seem like the most intense game of paintball ever. Everyone is soaked from head to toe in vibrant neon paint. The portraits all explode with energy and enthusiasm, as people stick out their tongues, crowd-surf, wear mind-bending masks and hang from a zip line wearing gas masks. The splatter effect on all the participants really makes for interesting and [artistic photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-within-the-detour). With the amount of fun exuding from each capture, this really seems like an occasion everyone should participate in at least once in their lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Psychedelic Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore unconventional and vibrant styles, creating unique and captivating images. - **Colorful Festivals:** Opportunity to organize or sponsor festivals that celebrate vibrant colors and create a memorable experience for participants. - **Interactive Event Photography:** Opportunity to capture dynamic and immersive moments at events, enhancing the overall experience for attendees. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage psychedelic and colorful styles to differentiate their work and attract clients seeking unique visual experiences. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate vibrant color themes and interactive elements to create unforgettable experiences for attendees. - **Paint and Pigment Industry:** The demand for quality, vibrant and non-toxic paints and pigments used in festivals and events can create growth opportunities for paint and pigment manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Vibrant City Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2.md) - [Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colors-in-bloom.md) - [Immersive Light Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lektrik-festival-of-lights.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md)