Ahhh, photo blogs, how I love thee. WhyBotherWorking.com is a round up of candid images captured of people on the job who aren’t really, well, doing their job.
We’ve featured a lot of photo blogs, and just like People on Public Transit and People of Walmart, WhyBotherWorking focuses on a societal stereotypes, essentially mocking with no, or few, words.
The WhyBotherWorking images featured here include Winter Olympic security guards on sleds, firemen on a bench watching a house burn and an office literally covered in stickynotes, among other shots.
Slacker Photoblogs
Whybotherworking Highlights Everything but Work on the Job
Trend Themes
1. Slacker Photoblogs - Photoblogs showcasing people not doing their job have gained traction, creating a new wave of humor-filled imagery.
2. Candid Workplace Photography - Photography in the workplace has become a popular trend, giving rise to new opportunities in event photography, corporate marketing and social media management.
3. Societal Stereotypes in Photography - Photography centered around stereotypes has become a trend with WhyBotherWorking.com being just one example; this presents opportunities in the creative marketing and advertising industries to create a humorous take on societal norms.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - With candid workplace photography becoming popular, photography businesses can now offer event photography for corporate events and parties.
2. Marketing and Advertising - The trend toward societal stereotype-centered photography ushers in a creative marketing opportunity for companies looking to stand apart from more traditional campaigns.
3. Social Media Management - Showcasing candid workplace photography on social media allows businesses the chance to humanize their brand, while showcasing their workplace environment to a larger audience.