Portraying various forms of action, Stephen Landau captures strong women in his rather obviously titled 'Action' photo series. Imbuing each image with a gamer aesthetic, his idea of action seems very violent and, I have to say, male-oriented.
Of course, Stephen Landau knows exactly what he's doing. The execution is impressive, if a tad stylized, and there is an undeniable sense of suspense. For even more images, visit Behance. He extends the series to also include movement and espionage.
Sexy Sniper Shoots
Stephen Landau Captures Various Forms of Action
Trend Themes
1. Female-centered Action - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more female-centered action content and media.
2. Gamified Action - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in gamifying various forms of action content and media.
3. Stylized Action - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more stylized and visually stunning action content and media.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - There is an opportunity for gaming to create more female-centered and stylized action content for gamers.
2. Film and TV - The film and television industry can disrupt traditional male-oriented action content by introducing more innovative, stylized, and female-centered content.
3. Photography and Art - The photography and art industry can explore more exciting and creative ways to capture action scenes, especially those featuring female subjects.