As humans get older and their priorities change to suit whatever lifestyle they lead, you'd be surprised to find any who don't still cling on to at least one childhood memento or item; photographer Michael Warren's latest photo set entitled 'Somebodies' is all about the unforgettable items that many people carry with them throughout their entire lives.
By the time most people hit even ten years of age, they already have a wealth of items they've accumulated. With this colossal gathering of items, people tend to find certain items to emotionally bond with. One of the greatest things about Michael Warrens' Somebodies is that the audience sees a fascinating display of the many different types of products that people can't live without.
One of the most interesting things about Warrens' photo set is that many of his subject's mementos closely mirror their personal styles, leading one to ask which came first: the person or the product?
Personal Keepsake Captures
Michael Warren's 'Somebodies' Depicts the Possesions that Define People
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Keepsakes Trend - A trend focused on capturing and displaying personal items that hold emotional significance to an individual.
2. Minimalism Reversal Trend - A trend that shows individuals embracing their attachment to physical objects rather than adhering to minimalism.
3. Memories as Art Trend - A trend of displaying emotionally significant personal items as artistic displays in homes and public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Photography Industry - Opportunities for photographers to offer personalized photo sessions featuring clients surrounded by their meaningful possessions.
2. Interior Design Industry - Opportunities for interior designers to incorporate client's emotional keepsakes into their designs for a more personalized touch.
3. Retail Industry - Opportunities for retailers to create lines of products that allow individuals to display and preserve their emotional keepsakes in unique and beautiful ways.