Photographer Andreas Achmann recently did a Viagra shoot for Vanity Fair's No. 17/2008 issue entitled "Wie Steht's Denn?" which in German translates to "How are things standing now?", used similarly to the way "What's up?" is used in English.
The shoot creatively uses cactus plants to depict a wide array of male genitals of all shapes and sizes.
The plants with the Viagra branding show healthy depictions, while the other ones feature less desirable shapes and sizes.
I think they are just hilarious, especially when you know that Andreas Achmann is a high-caliber photographer with a long VIP client list that includes Levi's, Hermes, Shiseido, Maxim, and Elle.
Naughty Personified Plants
Vanity Fair's Viagra Shoot
Trend Themes
1. Sexualized Plants - Opportunity for more creative and humorous depictions of plants in the photography and advertising industries.
2. Brand-inspired Photography - Potential for branded photo shoots and advertising campaigns in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
3. Humorous Branding - Opportunity for brands to use humor and playfulness in their marketing efforts in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Photography Industry - The use of plants in new, creative ways could increase demand for plant photography and stock images.
2. Pharmaceutical Industry - Brands could use humor and playful imagery for advertising campaigns targeting male enhancement products.
3. Marketing and Advertising Industry - Brands in various industries can capitalize on the trend of humorous branding to differentiate themselves from competitors.