Gothic — the term itself has an enigma surrounding it. Gothic art, Gothic architecture, Gothic literature — you name it! To the common mind, ‘Gothic’ may refer to something abstruse, even scary. However, what appears to be scary or simply ‘dark’ on the surface is an art form that requires a great deal of patience and creativity.

Today, we bring you a gallery of stunning examples of Gothic photography. Each of these photographs attempts to convey a deeper message rooted at the heart of Gothic style.