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# Intimate Parental Portraits
'Two People' Explores the Bonds of Domestic Life and Family

By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-03-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-people
References: [featureshoot](http://www.featureshoot.com/2015/03/photographer-sean-lee-creates-incredibly-intimate-portraits-of-his-parents/) & [seanleephoto](http://www.seanleephoto.com/)

Singapore-based [photographer Sean Lee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color) focuses his lens on his parents in his latest project 'Two People.' Intent on discovering and exploring the invisible bonds that connect members of a family, Lee began this project five years ago and has no plans on stopping.

The camera has been wholly integrated into his lifestyle and relationship with his parents; in fact, Lee even goes as far as to suggest that the camera's presence, as well as the latency of the project, has lead to some spontaneous and [intimate moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-story-of-us) that might have otherwise never surfaced. It's hard to believe, but Lee contends that he has only experienced his [parents' loving and intimate exchanges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apples-mothers-day) through the proxy of the lens.

Beyond exploring his parents relationship between each other, Lee has discovered a sense of his own self.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.9/10
- Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Intimate Portraits:** Photographers can capture the intimate bonds between family members, creating unique and personal art.
- **Photography Integration:** Integrating photography into everyday life can lead to spontaneous and intimate moments that may not have been otherwise captured.
- **Self-discovery Through Art:** Exploring familial relationships through photography can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Photography:** Professional photographers can offer intimate family portrait sessions to capture the invisible bonds between family members.
- **Art:** Artists can explore the concept of family and relationships through intimate portraiture, showcasing the emotional connections that exist within households.
- **Personal Development:** Therapists or self-help professionals can incorporate photography as a tool for self-discovery, helping individuals explore their own identities and relationships.

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