# Toddler Tea Cup Photography Babymugging by Mommyshorts Turns Any Parent into Anne Geddes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babymugging-by-mommyshorts References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/06/02/babymugging-the-latest-greatest-photo-trend/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/mommyshorts) Babymugging by Mommyshorts is the latest and greatest photo trend taking over the Internet. Started by Mommyshorts blogger Ilana Wiles, all it involves is a baby, mug (or any other sort of container) and a camera. Oh, and a bit of perspective trickery. Through the use of [forced perspective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair), parents can exaggerate the tininess of their babies. In a way, Babymugging by Mommyshorts takes Anne Geddes portraitures to a more approachable level. It allows any mom or dad to flex their creativity and [photo skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) by turning their cups into a prop and their baby into the next Internet sensation. Move over Bieber. Hashtagged as 'babeinacup' or 'babymugging,' Babymugging by Mommyshorts is fun to see and do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Forced Perspective Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a mobile app that uses augmented reality to assist parents in creating forced perspective photos with their babies. - **Parental Influencer Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects brands with popular parental influencers who can promote their products through Babymugging photos. - **Creative Social Media Challenges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a social media platform focused on hosting and promoting creative photography challenges, including trends like Babymugging. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography and Camera Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design specialized camera lenses or smartphone attachments that make it easier for parents to capture forced perspective photos. - **Childcare and Parenting Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market baby-friendly mugs or containers specifically designed for Babymugging photos, with unique features and materials. - **Digital Marketing and Advertising Agencies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer consulting services to brands on how to leverage Babymugging trend for creative and engaging marketing campaigns targeted at parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Baby Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newborn-photography1.md) - [Miniature Baby Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-real-baby.md) - [Parent Photo-Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinybeans-1.md) - [Infant Wellness Play Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-me-moments.md) - [AI-Generated Baby Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-baby-generator1.md) - [Branded Pregnancy Scans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-scans.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doll-carrier.md) - [Private Baby Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beddybytes.md) - [Bubble-Shaped Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bubble-baby-bed.md)