# Gritty Habitual Photography Andrew Quesada Captures the Essence of California Characters By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-07 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-quesada References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/photography/news/andrew-quesadas-hot-photography.aspx) & [andrewquesada](http://www.andrewquesada.com/) Andrew Quesada’s [photography captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) an [urban lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic) that is gritty, raunchy and entirely everyday. Yet this is an “everyday” that, for most (I think it’s safe to assume), is very foreign. For that reason among many more, Quesada’s work is incredibly captivating. Based in California, Andrew Quesada has a lot to work with. Although I’ve never visited the state myself, I’ve heard and seen enough to know that there are more than enough characters to fill up any photographer’s day. For more of his work, visit LifeLounge.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Lifestyle Photography:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in mobile photography technology and social media platforms that cater to gritty, everyday urban lifestyles. - **Character Portraiture:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in AI-assisted portrait photography and e-commerce platforms for personalized prints and merchandise. - **Regional Culture Showcase:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in community-driven content creation and local tourism marketing that celebrates gritty, authentic regional lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in mobile photography technology, AI-assisted portrait photography, and e-commerce platforms for personalized prints and merchandise. - **Social Media:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in social media platforms that cater to gritty, everyday urban lifestyles and promote community-driven content creation. - **Tourism:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in local tourism marketing that celebrates authentic regional lifestyles and promotes community-driven content creation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [British Youth-Culture Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-and-away.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Skateboarding Heritage Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding.md)