# Melodramatic Monochrome Photography Valentina Vortice Captures Raw Emotion In Sad Subjects' Eyes By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2012-01-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentina-sarritzu References: [art-sponge](http://art-sponge.com/2012/01/valentina-sarritzu/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:) & [designspiration.net](http://designspiration.net/image/85812/) Dive deep into the eyes of Valentina Vortice, whose truly unique lens captures a familiar and raw emotion that tears at the heartstrings. The [high contrast monochromatic captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25) tell a series of diverse stories that may differ to each individual viewer. These stories stem from the immediate chemistry that the Italian photographer establishes with each of her subjects and settings that makes it easy to build an instant connection with each shot. Though there is little information available about Vortice on the Internet, it is clear that she holds incredible promise as a photographer as her [portrait work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) sharply breaks through superficial boundaries. Her work post-production is also notable. Though she does not over edit, the [contrast shading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyscale-gelato) makes her subjects stand out to the easily blinded naked eye. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Raw Emotional Photography:** The trend of capturing raw emotion in photography creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in emotional marketing and therapy. - **Monochromatic High Contrast Photography:** The trend of utilizing high contrast monochromatic photography creates disruptive innovation opportunities in advertising, cinema, and print media. - **Personal Connection with Subjects:** The trend of building an immediate personal connection with subjects in photography creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fields of therapy, counseling, and coaching. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can benefit from these trends to disrupt and modernize traditional styles and techniques. - **Marketing and Advertising:** These trends can disrupt traditional marketing and advertising methods by providing a more emotional and personal approach that resonates with audiences. - **Therapy and Counseling:** These trends in photography create innovative opportunities for the therapy and counseling industries to utilize emotional photography as a tool for healing and personal growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Analog Photo Simulators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vint.md) - [Cinematic Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessandro-micheles.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Vintage Photo Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodcamera.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)