# Colorful Submerged Photography These Underwater Portraits Show Women Dunked in Dyed Water By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-portrait References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/10/21/women-water-and-colors/) & [marclamey](http://www.marclamey.com/untitled-gallery) These beautiful underwater portraits show half-submerged women bathing in strikingly dyed water. The underwater portrait series is full of fascinating imagery. The women are not passive, quietly drowning figures, as they so often are in typical underwater portraits. Instead, they have active, compelling expressions. They are in turn peaceful or provocative, staring intensely at the viewer and sometimes calling out silently. The underwater portraits are staged in various states of submersion. They use a [full and rich color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation), with different dyes coloring the water, a range of shades of pink and red lipstick and even [makeup effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection) tinting the models' faces. The underwater portraits are the work of Marc Lamey, an award-winning fashion and portraiture photographer based in Paris, France. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Portraits:** Opportunity for photographers to create captivating and expressive underwater portraits that challenge traditional norms. - **Dyed Water Photography:** Potential for photographers to experiment with using different dyes to create visually stunning and vibrant underwater shots. - **Makeup Effects in Underwater Photography:** Possibility for photographers to incorporate makeup effects underwater to add an additional layer of creativity and artistry to their portraits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers can explore new techniques and styles in underwater portrait photography. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can use underwater portraits to create unique and eye-catching campaigns. - **Art:** Art galleries can showcase the beauty and creativity of underwater portrait photography as a contemporary art form. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Underwater-Created Whimsical Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariel-swipe.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md)