While his beauty photography features luscious colors and kaleidoscopic effects, Rankin keeps things natural in his 'Snog' photo series.
'Snog' features people of all ages and sexes making out and French kissing each other. The photos feature minimal Photoshop or manipulation, keeping them raw and intimate.
Rankin is the creative mind that launched one of my favorite magazines, Dazed & Confused, back in 1991.
Implications - While talking about sex openly used to be taboo, the same cannot be said for modern-day affairs. The use of scandalous images is a popular draw for many consumers as the topic of sex becomes more open and discussed with more freedom. Companies can use this to their advantage by integrating a facet of sexuality into their advertisements or presentations of products.
French Kiss Photography
‘Snog' by Rankin Captures Raw Intimacy
Trend Themes
1. Scandalous Images - Opportunities for companies to use scandalous images as a popular draw for consumers.
2. Open Discussion of Sex - Increasing acceptance of open discussion about sex creates opportunities for companies to integrate sexuality into their advertisements or product presentations.
3. Raw and Intimate Photography - Growing interest in raw and intimate photography presents opportunities for businesses to create unique and authentic visual content.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Beauty - Fashion and beauty industries can incorporate scandalous images and open discussion of sex to attract consumers and create a provocative brand image.
2. Advertising and Marketing - Advertising and marketing companies can leverage the trend of scandalous images and open discussion of sex to create attention-grabbing campaigns that resonate with audiences.
3. Photography and Creative Arts - Photography and creative arts industries have the opportunity to explore and capitalize on the trend of raw and intimate photography, creating unique and captivating visual content.