# Faux Fatal Photography Wonford St. James Photographs in Various Deadly Places By Carly Foy | Published 2011-07-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonford-st-james References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/donnad/the-dead-photos) & [thedeadphotos](http://thedeadphotos.com/) Wonford St. James has come up with a unique way to capture his vacation time. The subject of all his photos surround the theme of death. He playfully models stiffly in various scenes such as underneath a car, immobile and lifeless. The photos are disturbingly haunting. On his site ‘The Dead Photos,’ Wonford St. James states, “Meantime we shall express our darker purpose [...} Unburthen’d crawl toward death.” Wonford St. James’ photography series is a must-see with its unique concept and harrowing images. **Implications** - People are obsessed with death. The idea of "living to die" is very present in societies today as some perceive the current world lived in as a purgatory or hell. By showing death throughout images, people will see the inner peace inside the concept and be intrigued by what happened to the soul post-mortem. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Death-themed Photography:** Opportunity to explore the fascination with death and mortality through unique and haunting photography. - **Exploring Taboo Subjects:** Chance to push boundaries and capture attention by delving into taboo topics like death. - **Emotional Impact in Art:** Opportunity to evoke strong emotions and provoke contemplation through powerful visual representations of death. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unconventional and thought-provoking imagery to stand out in a crowded art market. - **Psychology and Therapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Using death-themed photography as a therapeutic tool for exploring mortality and confronting fears. - **Media and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating death-themed visuals in movies, TV shows, and marketing campaigns to captivate audiences and spark discussions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Humorous Macabre Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffin-office-chair.md) - [Design-Forward Funerary Urn Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funerary-urn.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Unexpectedly-Amusing Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-misfortune-cookies.md)