Pierre-Louis Ferrer lensed the 'Hail to the Sun' project -- a series of images that shows subjects under direct rays of the sun and ultraviolet lights.
With this, the Parisian photographer exposes every variance on each subject's skin -- allowing the ultraviolet lights to highlight differences in age, physical damage and more. Despite the effect of this, the portraiture within the project is stunningly beautiful. Not only does the ultraviolet light enable Pierre-Louis Ferrer to spotlight the human imperfections that everyone has, but also allows him to consider the sense of individuality that comes with this.
Throughout the Hail to the Sun project, the photographer shows subjects in two different modes -- one where they are shielding themselves from the sun and another where they are embracing it.
What's Driving This Trend
- Ultraviolet Portraits
- The trend of using ultraviolet lights in portrait photography to showcase individuality and physical differences.
- Embracing Imperfections
- The trend of celebrating imperfections in photography and art, using them as a means to showcase a sense of individuality.
- Highlighting Differences
- The trend of using technology to highlight physical differences in subjects and showcase the beauty in those differences.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to adopt ultraviolet lights to highlight differences and showcase beauty in subjects, opening up new markets for portrait photography.
- Beauty and Skincare
- Opportunity for beauty and skincare companies to embrace the trend of celebrating imperfections and showcase the individuality of each person, opening up new markets for inclusive beauty products.
- Technology and Innovation
- Opportunity for innovators to develop new technologies to highlight physical differences beyond the ultraviolet light, leading to a new standard of celebrating imperfections in technology and art.
