# Buoyant Cheerleading Photography Akasha Rabut's Photography Goes Behind the Scenes of Cheerleading By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akasha-rabut References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/akasha-rabut) & [akasharabut](http://www.akasharabut.com/) If you're feeling blue, then this [photography series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) by Akasha Rabut is sure to cheer you up. Titled 'Edna Karr,' after the New Orleans high school where the photos were taken, the series documents the behind-the-scenes world of cheerleading. If you're entire knowledge about the popular sport and after-school activity comes from Bring It On ("This is not a democracy, it's a cheerocracy"), then you might be surprised that the photos don't reveal any hidden drama. Instead, the images radiate with a [pure, unadulterated form of joy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection). Whether it's photos of cheerleaders lounging idly during a break from practice, [applying lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-partner) in the locker room or busily texting their non-cheerleader friends, the photos betray a sense of fun that makes me wonder why I never tried out for the team. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Behind-the-scenes Sports Photography:** There is an opportunity to capture the fun and joy of sports beyond the competitive aspects, creating broader appeal and connection with audiences. - **Documentary-style Youth Activity Photography:** There is an opportunity to showcase the daily experiences and activities of young people outside of traditional art and culture mediums. - **Positive Representation of Cheerleading:** There is an opportunity to normalize cheerleading and highlight the supportive, empowering, and athletic aspects of the sport. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Photography:** Sports photographers can explore new ways of capturing sports that showcase the unique experiences of athletes and teams, beyond the action shots. - **Youth Photography:** Photographers can explore documentary style photography to capture the daily experiences and routines of young people, reflecting the diversity of cultures and interests. - **Cheerleading Industry:** Cheerleading organizations can leverage positive representation to address stereotypes and misconceptions about the sport while increasing participation and interest among young people. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance-Driven Cheerleading Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerleading-equipment.md) - [Motivational AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheerleader-ai.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Artful Motion Toy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo.md) - [Selfie Trampoline Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-bounce.md) - [Joyous Spirit-Inspired Holiday Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opa-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Empowering Artful Basketball Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-chainkua-reindorf.md) - [Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peachy-dens-sweet-cheeks.md)