Bend to Squares' Drama-Fueled and Retro-Filled Photography
Tisah Tucknott — July 13, 2009 — Fashion
The collection of Bend to Squares' photos on Flickr almost all have a retro vibe to them. Although the first photo in the gallery does not depict this, it instead captures a stomach-dropping scene in which a girl is caught sleeping on railway tracks.
Check out the rest of the gallery to see more retro-filled shots by Bend to Squares.
Implications - Since the development of photography, images are a lot more clean and crisp compared to the yellow-ish tan of 70s photographs. Despite the technological advancements, photographers display a preference for the grittier, retro approach. There's something about the raw nature of retro photographs that makes the subjects in it more genuine and honest. Perhaps this is a way of making viewers relate more to what they see.
Check out the rest of the gallery to see more retro-filled shots by Bend to Squares.
Implications - Since the development of photography, images are a lot more clean and crisp compared to the yellow-ish tan of 70s photographs. Despite the technological advancements, photographers display a preference for the grittier, retro approach. There's something about the raw nature of retro photographs that makes the subjects in it more genuine and honest. Perhaps this is a way of making viewers relate more to what they see.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Photography - The trend of using retro aesthetics to create more genuine and honest images creates an opportunity for photographers to differentiate themselves and appeal to nostalgic consumers.
2. Nostalgia Marketing - The popularity of retro photography creates an opportunity for businesses to use nostalgia marketing and appeal to consumers' emotions and memories of the past.
3. Authenticity in Visuals - The trend towards more raw and genuine visuals creates an opportunity for businesses to showcase the authenticity of their products and services.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The trend towards retro aesthetics creates an opportunity for photographers to tap into a new market of consumers who appreciate the raw and genuine nature of retro photography.
2. Fashion - The popularity of retro aesthetics creates an opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate vintage designs and appeal to consumers' nostalgia for past eras.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The trend of using retro aesthetics and authenticity in visuals creates an opportunity for marketers and advertisers to create more relatable and emotional campaigns that resonate with consumers.
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