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Shawn Gust Triggers Memory and Thought Through Photography

Shawn Gust seems to capture life as he sees it, a mishmash of random moments and random people. The only real commonality between each shot is the documentary-like style in which he captures his photos.

Mostly a self-taught photographer, Shawn Gust picked up techniques while working at a camera store. Exploring many themes, he shoots everything from landscapes to people. According to his bio, he photographs things that trigger memory and thought.

Documentary-style Photography
This trend presents opportunities for new ways of storytelling and brand marketing through visual mediums.
Photography as Memory Trigger
This trend presents opportunities for new applications in the areas of emotional marketing and mental health therapy.
Self-taught Skills Development
This trend presents opportunities in education and training industries to provide affordable alternatives to traditional degrees.

Where This Applies

Marketing and Advertising
These industries can use documentary-style photography to highlight brand messaging and evoke emotional response from consumers.
Therapy and Counseling
The use of photography as a memory trigger can be applied in these industries to provide visual aids for patients and clients.
Online Education and Professional Training
This industry can utilize the trend of self-taught skills development by providing online learning resources and certification programs.
SCORE
1.0 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 13%
Activity 9%
Freshness 8%

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