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Scientists-Turned-Photographers

Daniel Thomas Smith Delves into a New, More Fashionable Career

— August 1, 2010 — Fashion
Changing careers is pretty common, but Daniel Thomas Smith dropped out of his Ph.D program in Neuro-imaging to continue with his true passion -- photography. Now that's courageous. Smith only got his first "proper" camera three years ago, and the rest is history. I think we could all learn from his bravery in following our hearts.

Implications - Daniel Thomas Smith says that his photographic works are images that invade his mind. He tries to produce what he sees in his head as perfectly as possible into real life. He claims that he tries to find beauty in absolutely everyone and everything. His featured works take a look at both women and men and are actually quite creepy; however, I think everyone could learn from his bravery.
Trend Themes
1. Career Change Stories - The trend of people who drop their old career to pursue their passion could lead to an opportunity to provide support services for those who want to make the change.
2. Photography as Self-expression - The trend of photography as a medium for self-expression and capturing personal vision could bring about new opportunities for personalized printing and artwork services.
3. Finding Beauty in Diversity - The trend of celebrating diversity and beauty in everything could lead to disruptive innovation in the beauty and fashion industry by promoting more inclusivity and diversity-focused marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Career Coaching Services - The career change trend creates opportunities for coaching services to help individuals make the transition and develop the necessary skills needed for their new career.
2. Printing and Artwork Services - The trend of self-expression through photography creates opportunities for personalized printing and artwork services catering to the individual's taste and vision.
3. Beauty and Fashion Industry - The trend of finding beauty in everything and promoting diversity creates opportunities for innovative and inclusive marketing campaigns, as well as developing products to cater to diverse skin tones and body types.
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