I LOVE beards, and am of course referring to facial hair. Photographer Matthew Rainwaters took a series of images during the Beard and Mustache Championships in Anchorage, Alaska, some of which can be seen here.
The images of these bearded beauties are amazing - not only is the facial fuzz amazing, but the portraits taken by Rainwaters are also stunning. I love the portrait of the man who looks like he is composed solely of different types of fur.
Wild Facial Hair Portraits
Matthew Rainwaters Captures Beards and their Owners in Alaska
Trend Themes
1. Beard Culture - The growing popularity of unique and stylish facial hair trends presents opportunities for grooming products, barber services, and beard care accessories.
2. Photography Portraits - The demand for creative and artistic portrait photography offers opportunities to develop specialized photography studios, workshops, and online platforms to connect photographers and clients.
3. Niche Competitions - The rise in popularity of niche competitions like Beard and Mustache Championships creates openings for event organizers, sponsors, and merchandise vendors catering to specific enthusiast communities.
Industry Implications
1. Grooming Products - Developing innovative beard care products with unique ingredients and packaging design can disrupt the grooming industry and attract the growing market of bearded individuals.
2. Photography - Establishing photography studios and online platforms specialized in creative portrait photography can disrupt the traditional photo studio industry and cater to the demand for unique visual storytelling.
3. Event Management - Creating specialized event management companies that focus on organizing and promoting niche competitions can disrupt the event planning industry and attract sponsors and participants from enthusiast communities.