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Fantastical Self-Photography

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Olga Valeska is her Own Muse in these Surreal Still Frames

— January 14, 2012 — Art & Design
Why pay someone to pose for your photos when you can be like Olga Valeska and just be the subject of your own still frames? Monetary savings aside, it also gives artists a chance to express themselves on a more intimate level that would otherwise not be possible when trying to channel emotions through someone else. It’s what gives Valeska’s work a distinct quality as she lets viewers peer into her fantastical mind.

Olga Valeska is an emerging French photographer and, as you can tell by these images, she specializes in capturing dream-like depictions. Though you can expect Valeska’s work to be surreal, it’s truly amazing how she varies each photo from the last, playing with compositions simultaneously like a child and a professional.
Trend Themes
1. Self-photography - The trend of self-portraiture will continue to grow as technology and social media platforms make it easier for individuals to create and showcase their own work.
2. Fantastical Imagery - The use of surreal and dream-like imagery in photography will become increasingly popular as artists strive to create unique and compelling visuals.
3. Intimate Expression - Artists will continue to explore self-expression through self-portraiture as a means of showcasing more personal and private emotions.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can capitalize on the trend of self-portraiture by offering new tools and equipment that enable individuals to capture high-quality self-portraits.
2. Social Media - Social media platforms can embrace the trend of self-photography by offering features and filters that allow users to easily create and share their own stylized images.
3. Art - The art industry can leverage the trend of self-portraiture to showcase the unique perspectives and styles of emerging artists like Olga Valeska.
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