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Proud Olympian Portraits

The Gu Photography Special Olympics Series is Inspirational

— June 28, 2011 — Lifestyle
This Gu Photography Special Olympics portrait series captures accomplished athletes.

The praised photographer behind Gu Photography chose to devote an entire series of snapshots on Special Olympic athletes. The photos are inspirational close-ups of the Olympians, and are all brightly lit to accentuate their features. This photo series proves just how diverse Olympians are; the athletes span a wide range of ages, and come from a plethora of different countries to compete.

The Gu Photography Special Olympics series is packed with personality and perseverance.

Implications - Consumers seek to build a relationship with companies so that they can trust in the quality of their products and services. If companies use personable portraits of employees or customers in their advertising, consumers will attribute that face with the brand name. Companies can utilize this technique when attempting to seem relatable to their desired demographics.
Trend Themes
1. Personable Portraits in Advertising - Using personable portraits of employees or customers in advertising can help companies build trust and relatability with consumers.
2. Diverse Representation in Media - Highlighting diverse Olympians in photography or media showcases the wide range of talent within the Special Olympics community.
3. Perseverance and Personal Stories - Capturing the personality and perseverance of athletes in portraits can inspire and motivate others in their own pursuits.
Industry Implications
1. Photography and Media - The photography and media industry can embrace diverse representation and use personable portraits to create meaningful and impactful content.
2. Marketing and Advertising - In the marketing and advertising industry, companies can utilize personable portraits in their campaigns to establish trust and relatability with consumers.
3. Sports and Fitness - The sports and fitness industry can leverage the inspirational stories and portraits of Special Olympic athletes to motivate and engage their audiences.
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