# Sultry Cyberpunk Photoshoots This Yanzhou Bao Series is Sleek and Edgy By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-06-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yanzhou-bao References: [fashionserved](http://www.fashionserved.com/gallery/AmberAmber/3776858) Tokyo-based fashion photographer Yanzhou Bao recently shot a series titled 'Amber, Amber' that incorporates deep blue tints with [cyberpunk couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-acg-air-zoom-gaiadome-goretex-digi-camo) for a stunning effect. Though many may guffaw at cyberpunk as passe, the point of photography -- even fashion photography -- is not always about being as current as possible. Rather, the aim is to create intriguing, enticing imagery, and this is precisely what Bao has done. From twilight-shrouded couture to edgy coifs, the series is an unapologetic exploration of [edgy fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) and lighting techniques. Some of the frames in the series look like they come right out of a [sci-fi flick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects). No doubt, this is owing Yanzhao Bao's sweeping imagination and meticulous attention to detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cyberpunk Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate cyberpunk elements into their designs and create futuristic, edgy collections. - **Twilight-shrouded Couture:** An opportunity for photographers and fashion brands to experiment with dramatic lighting techniques and create captivating, mysterious imagery. - **Sci-fi Inspired Fashion:** A chance for fashion designers to draw inspiration from science fiction films and create avant-garde, futuristic clothing collections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace cyberpunk aesthetics and create innovative, cutting-edge designs. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore new lighting techniques and create visually striking images inspired by cyberpunk and sci-fi themes. - **Film:** Opportunity for filmmakers and costume designers to incorporate cyberpunk and sci-fi elements into their projects, creating visually stunning and immersive cinematic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Monochrome Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiyongkim-fw25.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Feminine Rebellion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superculture-collection.md) - [Illuminated eSports Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpunk-earbuds.md)