You might think that a nun's ascetic lifestyle affords no opportunities for fun, but Shannon Taggart's 'Nuns' photo series will prove you wrong. These incredible images provide a behind-the-scenes look into a lifestyle many of us can't imagine living.
While I've selected the most egregious photos from Shannon Taggart's 'Nuns' series for the gallery above, the full collection is well worth a look at the link below.
Implications - One of the best ways a company or brand can draw attention to its brand is by presenting advertising that relies on surprise or shock value. By displaying a glib or non-traditional sense of humor, the company distinguishes itself as avant-garde and edgy.
Nuns Having Fun
Shannon Taggart's Photo Series Shows the Lighter Side of Piety
Trend Themes
1. Surprising Advertising - Opportunity for companies to draw attention and distinguish themselves as avant-garde and edgy through glib or non-traditional humor.
2. Lifestyle Photography - Growing demand for behind-the-scenes looks into unique and unfamiliar lifestyles, creating opportunities for photographers to capture and showcase these perspectives.
3. Challenging Stereotypes - Trend of challenging preconceived notions and stereotypes about religious figures, opening opportunities for creative expression and dialogue.
Industry Implications
1. Marketing and Advertising - Companies in the marketing and advertising industry can leverage surprising advertising to capture attention and differentiate themselves.
2. Photography - Photographers have an opportunity to meet the growing demand for unique lifestyle photography by capturing and showcasing behind-the-scenes looks into unfamiliar lifestyles.
3. Creative Arts - Artists and creators have the chance to challenge stereotypes and provoke thought through creative expression and dialogue about religious figures.