If these images do not warm the cockles of your heart, then I feel really sad for you. I absolutely love all 22 of the images featured on the site, all depicting children in poverty, and all of them smiling. I think everyone can learn something from this trend.
These come from 'yeeeee' photoblog which is a bit like a curated Flickr site. Beauty in water drops, international face masks and police cars from around the world are all examples of collections featured here.
Socially Uplifting Photosets
Smiles In Poverty
Trend Themes
1. Positive Poverty Images - A trend in socially uplifting photosets featuring children in poverty, smiling - creates opportunities for social media campaigns promoting positivity and hope in impoverished areas.
2. Curated Photoblogs - A trend in curated photoblogs showcasing collections of beautiful and inspiring images - creates opportunities in the photography and digital marketing industries for professional curation services and brand partnerships.
3. Socially Conscious Marketing - A trend in socially conscious marketing that highlights social issues through positive and uplifting imagery - creates opportunities for companies to align their brand messaging with positive social impact.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Opportunities for professional curation services, stock image sales, and digital marketing partnerships.
2. Social Media Marketing - Opportunities for socially conscious advertising and positive messaging campaigns targeted towards millennials and younger generations.
3. Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations - Opportunities to use positive imagery to promote hard-hitting social issues and promote fundraising campaigns that highlight positive change.