# Human Eccentricity Portraits Ben Aqua Captures the Development of Identity in Photos By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-30 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-aqua-portraits References: [lifelounge](http://lifelounge.com/Ben-Aqua-wants-you-to-stop-banging-on-your-ceiling.aspx) & [benaqua.org](http://www.benaqua.org) When you work as a portrait photographer at a department store, I can imagine you wouldn't be able to use your artistic power to its full potential. Ben Aqua portraits, on the other hand, certainly involve creativity -- his work is awesome. The question Lifelounge poses after seeing this photography is the same one I’m wondering: Is Ben Aqua taking mundane portraits of incredibly eccentric people, or peculiar portraits of regular folks? I don’t know, but what I do know is that the Ben Aqua portraits remind me of Diane Arbus’ portrait photography. See what I mean above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Portraiture:** Opportunity for photographers to push the boundaries of traditional portraiture and capture the development of individual identity through innovative approaches. - **Exploring Eccentricity:** Exploration of eccentricity in photography allows for the celebration of individuality and the blurring of societal norms, opening doors for unique and refreshing visual narratives. - **Redefining Portraits:** Opportunity to challenge conventional notions of portraiture by capturing the essence of a person's character and personality, presenting a more authentic and nuanced representation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Photographers can utilize this trend to offer clients a fresh and modern approach to portraits, attracting customers seeking unique and personalized photographic experiences. - **Art and Culture:** The art world can embrace this trend to challenge traditional artistic boundaries, sparking conversations about individuality, identity, and societal norms. - **Fashion and Advertising:** Fashion and advertising industries can incorporate this trend to create visually striking and unconventional campaigns that appeal to a wider range of audiences and reflect a more inclusive and diverse society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studio Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraius.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md)