Arjan Benning is a photographer out of Amsterdam who has captured men dressed up in 17th century attire mid-sneeze. Why has he done this? Unfortunately I can’t come up with any real explanation, but one thing is for sure, their faces will cause you to let out a chuckle. I bet I know what they used for tissue.
The 17th century-inspired shoot is a departure for Arjan Benning, whose usual work involves unusual depictions of otherwise ordinary looking people.
Check out more Kleenex-worthy work from Arjan Benning, in addition to his other work, by clicking on the link below.
17th-Century Sneezing Stills
Arjan Benning Inexplicably Captures Our Ancestors Mid-Achoo
Trend Themes
1. Historical Portraiture - There is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional portraiture industry by creating historical-themed photoshoots like Arjan Benning's 17th-century sneezing stills.
2. Humorous Photography - There is a trend towards humor in photography, as seen in Arjan Benning's mid-sneeze portraits, and businesses could capitalize on this trend by incorporating humor into their own photography.
3. Unconventional Depictions - There is an opportunity for photographers to disrupt the traditional portrait industry by experimenting with unconventional depictions of ordinary people, like Arjan Benning does in his other work.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers could disrupt the industry by offering historical or humorous-themed photoshoots and unconventional depictions of ordinary people like those in Arjan Benning's work.
2. Art - Artists and galleries could capitalize on the trend towards humor in photography by showcasing humorous works such as Arjan Benning's sneezing stills.
3. Fashion - Fashion designers could capitalize on the trend towards historical-themed photoshoots and incorporate elements of historical fashion into their designs.