The witty and sarcastically titled "Shoot the Recession" is a photography project by Slate that invites people to shoot scenes of the current economy crisis in their local area and upload it to the project’s flickr group.
So what images would you expect to see? Slate explains, "We welcome photos of closed stores and vacant homes; they’re clearly part of this story. But we would like to encourage our readers to find surprising ways of recording this recession."
Slate continues, "Take a shot of the contents of the box you brought home with you when you were laid off. Take a shot of the handwritten sign at your local coffee shop apologizing for the price hike on two eggs, any style."
Check out our gallery for examples of images from this project. To upload your own photos and see more, check out the project’s flickr group page.
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'Shoot the Recession' by Slate Inspired by the Economic Crisis
Trend Themes
1. Photography Documenting Economic Crisis - The 'Shoot the Recession' photography project by Slate showcases the trend of capturing scenes and images that depict the current economic crisis.
2. Creative Ways of Recording the Recession - The project encourages photographers to find innovative and surprising ways of documenting the effects of the recession, such as capturing the contents of a box brought home after being laid off.
3. User-generated Content for Storytelling - The 'Shoot the Recession' project invites people to upload their own photos, reflecting the trend of leveraging user-generated content to tell compelling stories.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can tap into the trend of documenting the economic crisis to offer unique perspectives and insights on the impact of the recession.
2. Media and Publishing - The media and publishing industry can utilize user-generated content projects like 'Shoot the Recession' to engage audiences and enhance storytelling.
3. Art and Culture - The art and culture industry can explore the trend of creatively capturing the effects of the recession as a means of social commentary and artistic expression.