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Plastered Party Polaroids

Alex Martinez Captures Fun, Festive and Candid Moments in Monochrome

— August 3, 2011 — Naughty
If you weren't already a fan of candid black and white photography, the mesmerizing portfolio of Alex Martinez will certainly give you a run for your money. The playfully fun party portraits dig deep into familiar sights of the drunk and uninhibited, casting a lens on them that is both humorous and artistic. The series of odd and unusual moments he has chosen to tell his story make the ordinary extraordinary and are truly difficult to take your eyes off of. Each one telling a tale that is subjective to the viewer's imagination, the photos are filled with infinite possibility that leave a person wanting more.

Slightly foolish, yet incredibly enjoyable to look through, his portfolio sheds new light on the strangeness of the human experience. His entirely black and white collection has been published in Magazines and Zines; and most recently Died Horny for Hamburger Eyes.

Implications - Candid photography is appealing as art because it tells a familiar story of human experiences, while shedding new light on them that pushes the boundaries of human imagination in a way that is thought-provoking and often emotional.
Trend Themes
1. Candid Black and White Photography - The trend of candid black and white photography creates art that sheds new light on the familiar human experience, provoking thought and evoking emotion.
2. Humorous and Artistic Portraits - The trend of creating playfully fun party portraits that are both humorous and artistic offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the photography industry.
3. Subjective Storytelling Through Photography - The trend of using photography to tell subjective stories that are open to interpretation sparks opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and storytelling industries.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating the trend of candid black and white photography and creating portraits that are humorous and artistic.
2. Art - The art industry can leverage the trend of subjective storytelling through photography to create thought-provoking and emotionally engaging pieces.
3. Storytelling - The storytelling industry can embrace the trend of using photography as a medium to tell subjective stories, allowing for immersive and interpretative experiences.
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